Reloading .357 for hunting.

billiam915 · January 13, 2008, 03:45 AM

I would like to load a good pig hunting round using a hard cast SWC. I currently have a LEE 158gr SWC tumble lube mold that i have been using hardball alloy in(2% tin, 6% antimony, and 92% lead). which produces fantastic bullets. any suggestions on a good load for this bullet style?

LAH · January 13, 2008, 02:47 PM

I like 2400 or H110 with the Lyman 358429. A little lite for hogs but will put them down.

otasan · January 13, 2008, 02:52 PM

Six-cavity, and I apply a gas check also.

The finished weight is 163gr, and they look mean.

I plan to load them with WW296, with loads published in the Winchester Reloading Guide.

WESHOOT2 · January 15, 2008, 09:10 AM

-sized case
-Redding Profile Crimp die; heavy (but experiment, too)
-CCI500 or WSP (not "Magnum")
-start charge 13.5g 2400; can work up (but suggest absolute MAXIMUM of 15.5g -- but your gun may stop at less) SAFETY FIRST

Peter M. Eick · January 20, 2008, 05:10 AM

I agree the the post above. 13.5 of 2400 with a NON-magnum primer has been my standard plinker round for a long time. If you work up to 15.5 (or more depending on the gun) you are into "stout" range. Be careful. Don't be surprised if you end up around 14.5 or so as your top end.

Watch the casing extraction/ejection.

As usual, be careful and work up slowly.

January 13, 2008, 03:45 AM	#1
billiam915 Junior Member Join Date: January 14, 2005 Posts: 10	Reloading .357 for hunting. I would like to load a good pig hunting round using a hard cast SWC. I currently have a LEE 158gr SWC tumble lube mold that i have been using hardball alloy in(2% tin, 6% antimony, and 92% lead). which produces fantastic bullets. any suggestions on a good load for this bullet style?

January 13, 2008, 02:52 PM	#3
otasan Junior member Join Date: April 17, 2005 Location: Hartford, Vermont Posts: 519	I Use the Same Mold Six-cavity, and I apply a gas check also. The finished weight is 163gr, and they look mean. I plan to load them with WW296, with loads published in the Winchester Reloading Guide.

January 15, 2008, 09:10 AM	#4
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	cliche -sized case -Redding Profile Crimp die; heavy (but experiment, too) -CCI500 or WSP (not "Magnum") -start charge 13.5g 2400; can work up (but suggest absolute MAXIMUM of 15.5g -- but your gun may stop at less) SAFETY FIRST __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"

January 20, 2008, 05:10 AM	#5
Peter M. Eick Senior Member Join Date: August 3, 1999 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,991	I agree the the post above. 13.5 of 2400 with a NON-magnum primer has been my standard plinker round for a long time. If you work up to 15.5 (or more depending on the gun) you are into "stout" range. Be careful. Don't be surprised if you end up around 14.5 or so as your top end. Watch the casing extraction/ejection. As usual, be careful and work up slowly. __________________ 10mm and 357sig, the best things to come along since the 38 super!

January 13, 2008, 02:47 PM	#2
LAH Senior Member Join Date: March 22, 2002 Location: In The Hardwoods Posts: 1,188	I like 2400 or H110 with the Lyman 358429. A little lite for hogs but will put them down.