Anyone here reload 0.357 SIG?

Dannyl · October 19, 2009, 10:58 AM

Hi,
I have recently started reloading for my wife's 0.357 Sig (Glock 33) and I am going through some teething issues. ( I have been reloading for many calibers since 1991, not exactly new to reloading, just to this particular caliber)

If you do and are wiling to help iron out a few issues, please let me know and I'll PM you with more details.

Brgds,

Danny

Dave P · October 19, 2009, 11:08 AM

If you use a Lee Factory Crimp die as the last step, it will eliminate any "bullet setback" issues. Gives a nice firm crimp.

Foxbat · October 19, 2009, 02:39 PM

I load quite a bit of it, it is not too hard. Definitely use Lee Factory Crimp Die, it is a must. Bullets must be with large cylindrical section, not just regular 9mm bullets.

I am using Dillon carbide dies, but also used the regular ones with lube... no big difference in performance, just convenience.

Other than this, not much there...

snuffy · October 19, 2009, 02:51 PM

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0.357 Sig

Error! It is NOT a .357 bullet. It IS a .355 bullet. The confusion comes from the original intent for this round, to have the velocity, therefore power of a .357 revolver shooting a 125 grain bullet. Then have it in a semi-auto handgun with a high capacity magazine.

Important to use .355 bullets in a TC,(truncated cone), configuration, so the straight sides can have the neck crimped into it. The Hornady 125 XTP is such a bullet, so is the 124 Hornady HAP,(Hornady Action Pistol), bullet.

dsv424 · October 19, 2009, 02:55 PM

I just started reloading 357 Sig about a month ago. But I don't have carbide dies so I lube the cases before I start. Haven't needed to trim the cases though. I have been using mostly 124 grain Berry FP bullets and they have been great so far. Also, like everyone else has stated I use the Lee FCD to ensure no set-back issues.

Foxbat · October 19, 2009, 04:20 PM

The TC bullet is of course fine, another fine choice is the flat point, like what Montana Gold sells.

Doby45 · October 19, 2009, 08:53 PM

I run mine through a carbide 40cal sizer with decapping pin and then use a 357 resizer with no decapping pin, no need to lube anything..

October 19, 2009, 10:58 AM	#1
Dannyl Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Cape Town - South Africa Posts: 627	Anyone here reload 0.357 SIG? Hi, I have recently started reloading for my wife's 0.357 Sig (Glock 33) and I am going through some teething issues. ( I have been reloading for many calibers since 1991, not exactly new to reloading, just to this particular caliber) If you do and are wiling to help iron out a few issues, please let me know and I'll PM you with more details. Brgds, Danny

October 19, 2009, 11:08 AM	#2
Dave P Senior Member Join Date: August 16, 1999 Location: North Florida Posts: 1,346	If you use a Lee Factory Crimp die as the last step, it will eliminate any "bullet setback" issues. Gives a nice firm crimp. __________________ I think this country is screwed.

October 19, 2009, 02:39 PM	#3
Foxbat Senior Member Join Date: January 13, 2008 Posts: 367	I load quite a bit of it, it is not too hard. Definitely use Lee Factory Crimp Die, it is a must. Bullets must be with large cylindrical section, not just regular 9mm bullets. I am using Dillon carbide dies, but also used the regular ones with lube... no big difference in performance, just convenience. Other than this, not much there...

October 19, 2009, 02:55 PM	#5
dsv424 Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 2008 Location: Dallas, Tx. Posts: 266	I just started reloading 357 Sig about a month ago. But I don't have carbide dies so I lube the cases before I start. Haven't needed to trim the cases though. I have been using mostly 124 grain Berry FP bullets and they have been great so far. Also, like everyone else has stated I use the Lee FCD to ensure no set-back issues.

October 19, 2009, 04:20 PM	#6
Foxbat Senior Member Join Date: January 13, 2008 Posts: 367	The TC bullet is of course fine, another fine choice is the flat point, like what Montana Gold sells.

October 19, 2009, 08:53 PM	#7
Doby45 Senior Member Join Date: January 19, 2009 Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 213	I run mine through a carbide 40cal sizer with decapping pin and then use a 357 resizer with no decapping pin, no need to lube anything..