I may have found my perfect .357 load

Super Sneaky Steve · February 5, 2012, 07:25 PM

My goal was to get 1100fps from my 3" SP101 without a lot of recoil or flash. This is going to be my self-defence load.

Today I got out the old crono and tested out my new load which was a 158gr LSWC behind 8.0 gr of Power Pistol.

Five shot average clocked at 1108fps producing 430 ft/lbs.

Recoil was mild in this all steel gun. I only loaded up 20 rounds so I couldn't test for accuracy very much, but now I have a few hundred and I'll see what I can do with em.

bluetopper · February 5, 2012, 08:19 PM

If you're happy, we're happy.

justinpar · February 5, 2012, 09:25 PM

How was the flash? Powder pistol is known to have a lot of flash

Bigdog57 · February 6, 2012, 10:21 AM

I find that Lil Gun gives my 4" Ruger Securitysix the same velocities as other powders with far less felt recoil. Don't notice flash as I shoot.

bamaranger · February 7, 2012, 02:42 AM

You using a commercial lead bullet. I cannot seem to get a commercial bullet much over 800 fps w/o awful leading. This w/ Unique powder.

Am much hoping to to get a 158 LSWC to 1000 fps from my utlity Blackhawk, but not much luck w/o leading.

Jim243 · February 7, 2012, 03:21 AM

Super Sneaky
thank you, I am trying to do the same thing for mine but with 2400. Power Pistol you say.

Thanks
Jim

justinpar · February 7, 2012, 08:18 PM

bamaranger You using a commercial lead bullet. I cannot seem to get a commercial bullet much over 800 fps w/o awful leading. This w/ Unique powder.

Am much hoping to to get a 158 LSWC to 1000 fps from my utlity Blackhawk, but not much luck w/o leading.

Try missouri bullet company... Iam using their .357 lswc action. Also have you slugged you bore?

Tim R · February 7, 2012, 09:12 PM

If you decide you want to have a bright flash and still have good speed, try some Blue Dot. The bad guy would give up from just the flash of the thing.

Lead Express · February 8, 2012, 10:04 PM

I'm curious if you buy or make your own bullets. If so, what brand are you using? I have a few pounds of PP and a LOT of brass in 357 and 38. Do you recall where you got any data from to develop this load?

February 5, 2012, 07:25 PM	#1
Super Sneaky Steve Senior Member Join Date: August 9, 2011 Posts: 1,250	I may have found my perfect .357 load My goal was to get 1100fps from my 3" SP101 without a lot of recoil or flash. This is going to be my self-defence load. Today I got out the old crono and tested out my new load which was a 158gr LSWC behind 8.0 gr of Power Pistol. Five shot average clocked at 1108fps producing 430 ft/lbs. Recoil was mild in this all steel gun. I only loaded up 20 rounds so I couldn't test for accuracy very much, but now I have a few hundred and I'll see what I can do with em.

February 7, 2012, 02:42 AM	#5
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,308	what lead bullet? You using a commercial lead bullet. I cannot seem to get a commercial bullet much over 800 fps w/o awful leading. This w/ Unique powder. Am much hoping to to get a 158 LSWC to 1000 fps from my utlity Blackhawk, but not much luck w/o leading.

February 7, 2012, 03:21 AM	#6
Jim243 Senior Member Join Date: January 5, 2009 Location: Just off Route 66 Posts: 5,067	Super Sneaky thank you, I am trying to do the same thing for mine but with 2400. Power Pistol you say. Thanks Jim __________________ Si vis pacem, para bellum

February 7, 2012, 09:12 PM	#8
Tim R Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 2004 Location: God's side of Washington State Posts: 1,601	If you decide you want to have a bright flash and still have good speed, try some Blue Dot. The bad guy would give up from just the flash of the thing. __________________ God Bless our Troops especially our Snipers.

February 8, 2012, 10:04 PM	#9
Lead Express Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2012 Location: Sacramento Posts: 125	I'm curious if you buy or make your own bullets. If so, what brand are you using? I have a few pounds of PP and a LOT of brass in 357 and 38. Do you recall where you got any data from to develop this load? __________________ ”An unarmed man can only flee from evil, and evil is not overcome by fleeing from it.” ~Col. Jeff Cooper

February 5, 2012, 08:19 PM	#2
bluetopper Senior Member Join Date: December 16, 2005 Location: Northeast TX Posts: 1,197	If you're happy, we're happy.

February 5, 2012, 09:25 PM	#3
justinpar Member Join Date: March 12, 2011 Posts: 45	How was the flash? Powder pistol is known to have a lot of flash

February 6, 2012, 10:21 AM	#4
Bigdog57 Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2006 Posts: 122	I find that Lil Gun gives my 4" Ruger Securitysix the same velocities as other powders with far less felt recoil. Don't notice flash as I shoot.

February 7, 2012, 08:18 PM	#7
justinpar Member Join Date: March 12, 2011 Posts: 45	bamaranger You using a commercial lead bullet. I cannot seem to get a commercial bullet much over 800 fps w/o awful leading. This w/ Unique powder. Am much hoping to to get a 158 LSWC to 1000 fps from my utlity Blackhawk, but not much luck w/o leading. Try missouri bullet company... Iam using their .357 lswc action. Also have you slugged you bore?