Anyone use 700X powder for .357 reloads...?

Stargazer · October 29, 2006, 12:08 AM

All the data I can find on the web states that 5 grains of 700X is max for the 158 grain SJHP bullets. Do any of you use 700X for the 357? Man this stuff sure burns clean like it isn't even there. Ironic but the max for 45 ACP with 700X is 5 grains too. Works in either just fine.

dogfood · October 29, 2006, 12:13 PM

SG:

I always found 700X to be clean-burning, too ... although because it is so fast, I didn't use it in .357 Mag (only .45 ACP and .38 Spcl). But I got away from it, because it's really big flakes didn't feed consistently in the powder measure on my progressive press.

dogfood

WESHOOT2 · October 29, 2006, 12:35 PM

That said, it often makes excellent mild accuracy ammo; NOT, IMNSHO&E, for anything nearing maximum.

There are better choices.....

October 29, 2006, 12:08 AM	#1
Stargazer Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 506	Anyone use 700X powder for .357 reloads...? All the data I can find on the web states that 5 grains of 700X is max for the 158 grain SJHP bullets. Do any of you use 700X for the 357? Man this stuff sure burns clean like it isn't even there. Ironic but the max for 45 ACP with 700X is 5 grains too. Works in either just fine. __________________ 5.56mm, reach out and touch something. .458 SOCOM,reach out and knock something down. M70 Web Page

October 29, 2006, 12:35 PM	#3
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	ditto poor metering That said, it often makes excellent mild accuracy ammo; NOT, IMNSHO&E, for anything nearing maximum. There are better choices..... __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"

October 29, 2006, 12:13 PM	#2
dogfood Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2004 Location: Southwestern OH Posts: 239	SG: I always found 700X to be clean-burning, too ... although because it is so fast, I didn't use it in .357 Mag (only .45 ACP and .38 Spcl). But I got away from it, because it's really big flakes didn't feed consistently in the powder measure on my progressive press. dogfood