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caz223 · July 12, 2005, 07:07 AM

My practice load is 9.0 grains blue dot behind a rainier 124 plated hollow point, I tried 10 grains, and it felt like the gun was battering too much.
9 grains is about right for me.
1.140 COL, WIN primer.
Really, really give those the setback test, and make sure they don't set back.
I got a lee factory crimp die, and use the $$$$ dillon dies.
Winchester and starline brass are waaaaaaayyyyyyyy better than any other brass in 357SIG.

The accuracy could be better, going to try winchester JHPs soon.
I bet unique, power pistol, WSF and HS-6 are all pretty good.

357SIG likes pressure, and pussing out on the velocity really opens up the groups, for best results, keep it at least 30,000 PSI or higher to get the best results.

July 12, 2005, 07:07 AM	#2
caz223 Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,429	My practice load is 9.0 grains blue dot behind a rainier 124 plated hollow point, I tried 10 grains, and it felt like the gun was battering too much. 9 grains is about right for me. 1.140 COL, WIN primer. Really, really give those the setback test, and make sure they don't set back. I got a lee factory crimp die, and use the $$$$ dillon dies. Winchester and starline brass are waaaaaaayyyyyyyy better than any other brass in 357SIG. The accuracy could be better, going to try winchester JHPs soon. I bet unique, power pistol, WSF and HS-6 are all pretty good. 357SIG likes pressure, and pussing out on the velocity really opens up the groups, for best results, keep it at least 30,000 PSI or higher to get the best results. __________________ I'm not just a gun. I'm YOUR gun. (Hold me.)