38/357 hard cast loads

ischoll · December 30, 2007, 10:45 PM

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What loads have you guys found good for laser cast 158 gr rn. I have a lot of unique, but i could really try anything. I really just lookin for some target/fun loads. The 357 is a gp100 with 6 inch barrel. And the 38 is a
1960's colt. The gp can take a beating but i would like to take it easy on the colt.

jhansman · January 2, 2008, 06:27 PM

For .357mag, I use 5.7gr. of Titegroup under 158gr. SWC (for my 4" GP100) and 158gr. RNFP (for my Marlin 1894 CB). Extremely accurate powder that does not suffer from 'position sensitivity' in the case. Try it, you'll like it.

crowbeaner · January 2, 2008, 06:31 PM

For the 357 and Unique start with 6.0 and max at 7.0. Crimp tight and trim your cases to get the same crimp on all of them. For the 38 start with 4.5 and 5.0 max. These loads have worked for decades. CB.

.45 Vet · January 2, 2008, 07:06 PM

I'll 2nd crowbeaners 6gr Unique load. Just tried 6.5grs under a hard cast,(local purchase),SWC. Light leading in both my 2 1/4" SP and 6" Security Six, but very accurate. I dropped down to an even 6grs but haven't had a chance to try them out.

Used to always use heavier doses of 2400, but as I get older I prefer to get my excitement from .45 Colt and acp.

December 30, 2007, 10:45 PM	#1
ischoll Junior Member Join Date: July 31, 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 14	38/357 hard cast loads -------------------------------------------------------------------------- What loads have you guys found good for laser cast 158 gr rn. I have a lot of unique, but i could really try anything. I really just lookin for some target/fun loads. The 357 is a gp100 with 6 inch barrel. And the 38 is a 1960's colt. The gp can take a beating but i would like to take it easy on the colt.

January 2, 2008, 06:27 PM	#2
jhansman Senior Member Join Date: June 17, 2007 Posts: 680	For .357mag, I use 5.7gr. of Titegroup under 158gr. SWC (for my 4" GP100) and 158gr. RNFP (for my Marlin 1894 CB). Extremely accurate powder that does not suffer from 'position sensitivity' in the case. Try it, you'll like it. __________________ Blessed is the man who has nothing to say, and cannot be compelled to say it.

January 2, 2008, 06:31 PM	#3
crowbeaner Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2007 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 1,943	For the 357 and Unique start with 6.0 and max at 7.0. Crimp tight and trim your cases to get the same crimp on all of them. For the 38 start with 4.5 and 5.0 max. These loads have worked for decades. CB. __________________ If you want your children to follow in your footsteps, be careful where you walk. Beware the man that only owns one gun; he probably knows how to use it. I just hope my ship comes in before my dock rots.

January 2, 2008, 07:06 PM	#4
.45 Vet Senior Member Join Date: May 21, 2004 Location: Western Penn. Posts: 387	I'll 2nd crowbeaners 6gr Unique load. Just tried 6.5grs under a hard cast,(local purchase),SWC. Light leading in both my 2 1/4" SP and 6" Security Six, but very accurate. I dropped down to an even 6grs but haven't had a chance to try them out. Used to always use heavier doses of 2400, but as I get older I prefer to get my excitement from .45 Colt and acp. __________________ For those who've never fought for it, the price of freedom shall never be known...

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