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Jbotto · June 30, 2012, 09:28 PM

While looking through my manuals for some .357 reloading data, I went off of Lee's data for a 158 gr cast SWC. Using Unique, the manual lists a "never exceed" load at 6.0 grs. I developed loads up to 5.7grs and they still seemed very wimpy. I mean, they didn't feel much different than a factory .38 Spl. Just wondering if Lee's data is maybe on the low side. I didn't crimp my loads so maybe it doesn't build up the pressure needed to feel any stronger than a .38. Any thoughts?

June 30, 2012, 09:28 PM	#1
Jbotto Senior Member Join Date: February 8, 2010 Location: MN Posts: 437	Unique and Lee Manual While looking through my manuals for some .357 reloading data, I went off of Lee's data for a 158 gr cast SWC. Using Unique, the manual lists a "never exceed" load at 6.0 grs. I developed loads up to 5.7grs and they still seemed very wimpy. I mean, they didn't feel much different than a factory .38 Spl. Just wondering if Lee's data is maybe on the low side. I didn't crimp my loads so maybe it doesn't build up the pressure needed to feel any stronger than a .38. Any thoughts?