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February 28, 2001, 01:00 PM
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Join Date: January 8, 2000
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I have ben using hp38 in light loads for cowboy action shooting with good results, loading to about 900 fps. I want to load some 125 grain jhp in 357 cases to about 1300 to 1400 fps,and the data supports using either hp38 or tight group. Which would you suggest ? thanks for info. Jeff
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February 28, 2001, 03:38 PM
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Join Date: January 29, 2000
Location: Wa
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From the Hodgdon reloading manual.
This Is Max Load 357Mag 125Gr JHP Max is HP-35 8.5Gr Vel=1514@ 42,700 CUP 1.590 OAL. Using HDY XTP Bullet 357Mag 125Gr JHP Max is Tightgroup 7.5Gr Vel=1497@ 41.200 CUP. 1.590 OAL. Using HDY XTP Bullet A slower powder would be Recommended. Best Tony [Edited by tonyz on 03-01-2001 at 10:42 AM]
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March 1, 2001, 09:04 AM
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Join Date: February 20, 1999
Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country)
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
HIGHLY RECOMMEND 'slower' powder for top-end loads in 357 (can you spell throat erosion?), like H110, AA9, N110, Blue Dot (yuk!), 2400, and of course, W296.
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