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L_Killkenny · January 3, 2013, 01:19 PM

I reload 3 loads for .357M:

- a middle of the road .357M load using Unique powder and 158gr Berry's plated bullets for range and plinkin.
- an upper end load using 158gr XTP HP's and BlueDot powder for what ever comes my way.
- a max load using 180gr XTP-HP's and BlueDot for deer.

I'm not a recoil junkie by any means but none of the above loads are at all abusive. The 180 load used to smack my knuckle pretty good on the trigger guard before I switched grips but now, pussycat. If I need lighter and go lighter and don't even bother with .38sp loads.

January 3, 2013, 01:19 PM	#3
L_Killkenny Senior Member Join Date: February 2, 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,676	I reload 3 loads for .357M: - a middle of the road .357M load using Unique powder and 158gr Berry's plated bullets for range and plinkin. - an upper end load using 158gr XTP HP's and BlueDot powder for what ever comes my way. - a max load using 180gr XTP-HP's and BlueDot for deer. I'm not a recoil junkie by any means but none of the above loads are at all abusive. The 180 load used to smack my knuckle pretty good on the trigger guard before I switched grips but now, pussycat. If I need lighter and go lighter and don't even bother with .38sp loads.