June 22, 2011, 06:40 PM | #1 |
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SP101 .357 loads
Hi, just got into reloading last year. Still learning. I have an SP101 .357 in a 3" barrel. I'm looking to carry this gun as a back up when bowhunting. Mostly for mountain lions and maybe crazy silence-of-lambs freaks. What would be a good load for my gun in a .357?
I was thinking 158gr. XTP HP slugs.. What about powder for this short barrel? Bullseye? H110? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks. |
June 22, 2011, 06:51 PM | #2 |
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I think a 158 grain SWC or 180 LBT style hard cast bullet makes more sense for what you describe. I would go with 2400 or AA 9.
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June 22, 2011, 06:56 PM | #3 |
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110 and 2400 powder both produce a fierce muzzle blast accompanied by lots of unburned powder from short barrel lengths in my experience. That might place you at a disadvantage. I was going to experiment to see if AA#9 or L'il Gun produces less flash but had to put that on hold.
Your choice of 158gr XTP is a good one..
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