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February 2, 2008, 01:17 AM | #1 |
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Beartooth Cast Bullets---
Anyone tried any of the Beartooth 185 gr. bullets with gas checks
in a .357 Magnum ? Thanks |
February 3, 2008, 12:52 AM | #2 |
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Yes, they're a good bullet. I should say that I've know Marshall for a long time. One thing to watch for. They're a long bullet and just fit in the short cylinder of a S&W 28. Trim the cases to minimum and use a good crimp.
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February 3, 2008, 01:21 AM | #3 |
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Thanks Jack, any idea what the length of the model 28 cylinder is ?
What powder did you find the best ? |
February 3, 2008, 09:44 AM | #4 |
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long cylinders rule!
I find AA9 and W296 work safely; recommend CCI or Federal primers.
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February 3, 2008, 02:24 PM | #5 |
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My cylinder is 1.625" long and I loaded the 185 grainers to 1.610". That doesn't leave any room for slippage, but I didn't have a problem once I used a heavy crimp. My normal light .38 Special crimp wasn't quite enough, with RCBS dies. I only used W296 as that's what Marshall recommends. Unfortunately Marshall isn't shipping to Canada anymore due to U.S. border controls.
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February 4, 2008, 03:15 AM | #6 |
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Thanks to all for the information. That's exactly what the cylinder measures
on my S&W models 65 4 inch and my S&W model 66 4 inch. On my S&W model 60 2 inch .357 the cylinder measures 1.595. For all practical purposes isn't the H110 powder about the same as the W296 ? |
February 4, 2008, 07:26 AM | #7 | |
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February 4, 2008, 10:35 PM | #8 |
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My son used a copy of this bullet ( self-casted) to bag his first buck this year. A Marshal-recommended 16gr. of H-110 was what we used in a Marlin 1894C. It really hammered him!
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February 9, 2008, 10:12 AM | #9 |
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H110 = W296? or H110 = W295?
My experience with both (I have plenty) suggests that they don't look the same, smell the same, meter the same, nor perform the same.
I work UP.
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February 11, 2008, 11:09 AM | #10 |
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H110 and W296 are the exact same powder.
I sell a 180gr FPGC and they work well. Very good hunting bullet. |
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