Cast bullets 357 maximum It is for a Ruger 7 1/2". 38 RNFP 158GR. Bullet weights typically range from 110 to 180 grains, and different nose shapes and types of bullet construction abound. He said the modern factory 357 Max T/C barrells have long leads and wide throats so he reams magnum chambers out to give tighter, shorter throats, and I think it results in better My plan is to ream the chamber to Maximum, and use it as 50-75 yard deer gun. 7 grains of H110 is the max load for 2 different cast bullets, one being the 358429, the "Keith" type bullet. 44Spec, . 357 Maximum . and the 357 Herrett will NEVER catch up with the 357 Maximum, regardless of bullet weight tested! The only way to I have worked up loads using 180 gr and 200 gr for the 357 Max. 5 in and set the bullet touching rifling with cast bullets and Acc 1680 powder . The 44th and 43rd Lyman Manuals listed 8. 308 and my 30-30 Handis Ive had my best results with bullets seated at max. I use some old stock WW 680 powder with 180 and 200 gr bullets, even though it is a 10" Dan Wesson. jacketed bullets. It may not go as deep as a 300 or 320 grain cast in 44 Magnum. 360DW brass into cloverleafs. The right load that generates not the max velocity but the one that generates the best and most accurate of results. Maximum. 3595”. Some is Good - More is Better - Too Much is Just Right Lyman 3rd Cast Bullet Handbook has loads listed. It should be awesome for hunting. I seated these to the Looking for good recipes for 180 grain, 357 lead cast bullets with 231 or 2400. HB. 15 per piece. $73. Jump to Latest 3. Cast Bullet Discussion. Longest shot taken to date was 65 yards. They shoot great also. bullet. 0 grs 2400 charge in magnum applications and 7. 4 grains, 1,394 fps, 43,200 cup I have two bullets I've shot quite a bit in the H&R Max's and quite a lot in several 357 MAGs. 357 Maximum stalking rifle. 357 Maximum - Published Manufacturer Loading Data Shellholders: Lee #1 Cast bullet aficionados pay big money these days for those old cast iron molds. 358/. As far as other good cast caliber's go: 32 S&W Long, 32 H&R Mag, 357 Mag, 41 Mag, all the 44's and 45 Colt. Now I want to know: Do I need gas checks on the bullets or not? Is one "hard cast" bullet superior in some way? What does "hard cast" mean, anyhow? Thus the . I specialize in Thompson Center barrels but also rechamber CVA, H&R, and the new Henry single shots in . The largest Mule deer was a 5x5 (western count), weighing 210-pounds field dressed, with This is not a recommendation but HI-Tech Coated Cast Lead bullets can handle a bit more velocity than powder coated bullets without leading your barrel, but remember pressure goes up with velocity. under 100 yards if it's accurate Once upon a time RCBS sold a . Loaded with 15 Brinell Hard-Cast Gas-Checked lead bullets, HSM’s ‘Bear Load’ ammunition is for those situations where you want the maximum penetration to stop game NOW! Caliber: . I used . You can use load data for jacketed 357 On the left, a 357 mini-max crimped in the bullet's crimping groove. 350 Legend, and a number of other . 357 Magnum, . The powders I have on hand are Bullseye, Unique, 4227, W296, 2400, W231. 357) 125gr FP CAST BULLET 100/bx 38, and . 357 Max fill the larger bullets as well or better. There is AA1680 data out there from Western up to 200 grains, but nothing beyond. 28" meplat at 1250 fps - - the same bullet for that one when cast out of softer 20-1 mushroomed beautifully, but stopped in only four jugs with the same powder charge. I've taken 8 deer & 3 antelope with my 10. Primer: REM 7½ After having excellent results with the Remington CL 200 gr roundnose and cast bullets from 175 to 185 grsI decided to try some 125/135 gr bullets. 2400. Lyman #39 circa 1953 same cast bullet. I haven’t sized a bullet . 357 Maximum is a benefit. 10 per bullet Price: $51. May 14, 2022 Later I got my Grail Gun a Savage 24v in 357 Max over 20ga!! 357 Maximum youtube. This bullet is a Authentic Hensley & Gibbs 51. 357 Maximum brass and only had to trim a little off to get it to work. This assures that despite internet belief, a 1:14″ is not necessary to properly stabilize 357 bullets. 357 Mag and Max. It does not list IMR-4227 which is the most appropriate powder that I can get my hands on for the application. Sophisticated reloaders understand what it takes to create an accurate and effective load for hunting or competition, and so does Oregon Trail ® Bullet Company. their diameters vary from . With the . I usually shoot jacketed 160 or heavier but looking for something a bit cheaper for practice and fun shooting in the Max. 357 MAX data is safe in the Legend. For my 165 gr cast bullet Largest selection of cast bullets for rifle and pistol as well as cast bullets for obsolete and hard-to-find calibers. 00 per order, regardless of weight, to all 50 states. But what if we wanted the right bullet for the occasional hyena, baboon, I had the pleasure to shoot a friend's 357 Max Ruger Blackhawk with a 10. Bullet: 180 gr AF (Swift) Diameter: 0. With a 170 gr jacketed, it showed a max of 17. Plan to use a powder that will give me maximum accurate velocity. Comprehensive reloading data for . Use SR or SRM primers. Joined: Apr 2022. I've used standard small rifle primers mostly. While the . Diameter: 357 Price: $60. I prefer to hunt with cast bullets in 30 cals but have not found one that will be as accurate at 2,100 fps as a Hornady I have a Henry ss coming in . This protects the brass and inhibits tarnishing. I shoot Hornady 180 gr. As with the . I'll be loading for 38 spec and 357 mag revolver and 357 mag lever gun. With a 158 gr jacketed, the manual showed a max of 18. Their #35-180 FNGC Silhouette was specifically designed for the . For the 180 grain WFNGC they recommend AA9 with a start of 10. Max. None list data for the 357 Max. Register; Log On; Latest; Leaderboard; Activity; I have a 6 inch s@w 686 and Rossi 92 both in 357 cal. Experience superior quality and performance with Nosler products. 357 Keith SWC-FB 170 gr. He always said it "would knock Only in the heavier bullets do the Herretts have the edge. Three different cast bullets have been tried so far and all have given decent groups. 35 While many manufacturers produce copper jacketed or semi-jacketed bullets, as well as spire points for better accuracy at longer ranges, you can cast your own bullets to load this caliber. I know I can shoot 357 Magnum in this gun to tame it down, but why. We've got a very good accurate load for our 357 Maximum TC Encore in the Speer 180 grain Hot Core bullet. I just ordered some 158 gr truncated cone cast lead bullets from Penn Bullets. Most of these calibers use cast bullets. It would need to have a flat point in order to maximize its The . 0 grs. It is a long bullet. 7 grs herco is my favorite right now with a 158 flat nose. 35 Caliber 195 grain RN Hard Lead Cast Bullet for Handloading. We used it to lengthen the chambers on some Ruger No. Dick ACME 38 (. Latest News and Products: Reviews: Watch a customer Review of Stateline Bullets on YouTube. 41 (Out of Stock) Qty : Add > 44-240gr. I have develop an accurate load with some bullets I had available (Speer 170gr GDSP) but I would prefer to work up a load using the Lee c357-200-RF mold and Vv N110 powder that I’ve just found. 5 grs. The Lee 200gr is the only cast bullet I have tried in the Max chambering, but the Henry does very well with 158gr jacket also. 1K Views Last Post 13 February 2021; Topic Is Solved; CBA Member askari posted this 28 January 2021 Imagine, if you will, a nice little single-shot stalking rifle in calibre . It shoots cast bullets quite well at low velocities in spite of the micro groove rifling. $111. Then from 1983 on it was only cast bullets, Saeco 220-grain, alternating between H-110 and 296. 180 xtp and 180 ssp seem to be the most popular from what I have read over the years. Am researching a hunting load for my . in a lever gun 13-1400 is easily obtainable,with no problems, i like to use 25% pure mixed with ww's a good sized lube groove helps too. 357 Magnum - RCBS 38-158-SWC GC - sized . is excellent with cast lead bullets. In fact, if there is no short cone, I use a separate reamer to create one since quite a few shooters do find the . The alloy I was using back in the day gave me a 192 gr. About TrueShot Cast Bullets. the . 357 Magnum & Maximum dies have seat stems for either flat nose or round nose bullets. (cast) USE WITH CAUTION THE 1680 IS OVER MAX . per 400. 357 bullets, including the 148 gr wadcutters. Explore the world of Nosler, renowned for crafting the finest bullets, ammunition, rifles, and brass. 357 TC 180 gr. My Lyman manual lists 5. Be sure to use a bullet seating stem that matches the bullet nose profile. 0 gr for 1400 f/s. 357 Maximum sent them down range into tight groups at 1730 fps velocity. A cast bullet is a pure lead bullet with no copper jacket which is made from molten lead and “cast” in a mold. I usually use aa1680 powder in. 357 bullet, the max listed charge weight for W-296 is 17. Load - 17. First one is an NOE 360-180 WFN, plain base or gas-checked. 357", figuring I'd use gas checks with these, but the Hornady 35 cal checks don't fit the base. 358 158 gr round nose in . These shot well with . Now bullet Most . On the left, a 357 mini-max crimped in the bullet's crimping groove. Liked by; CBA Member JimmyDee posted this The Cast Bullet Association A max charge of 27. The rifle should be able to shoot all the standard lead . 6 grains. I used the 357 Striker 180 grain hard cast bullet Missouri Bullet with a CCI 450 primer. both . It looks like a Keith design but it's a copy . David White and D&T did the work. Category: Hard Cast Bullets 38 CAL. Production and Shipping Updates - More Details 541-409-5047 Oregon 38 and 357 Caliber Hard Cast Lead Bullets for Reloading. Being you have a Legend it’s easiest ya just go legend again. Worked just fine with cast bullets across all calibers tested. Look at powders like Alliant 2400, Winchester Q: I have tried to purchase cast bullets from RCBS mould 45-270-SAA, but the ones that I receive from various cast bullet companies are different. 5 - 14. Cases are comprised of mixed headstamps. 38, . 357 mag Handi rifle shoots the Lee . The max velocities for those pistol loads were 1577 fps and 1576 fps. Using a full charge of WW296 my 7. I cannot remember velocity but was surprisingly high. I was looking for cast bullet designs that had enough weight and meplat to be useful hunting bullets, a short enough nose to fit comfortably in the S&W N-frame cylinder, an ogive that would cycle smoothly in a Marlin 1894 levergun, and a GC for the . 357 mag. I currently have Lyman's 49th, and a couple of different Lyman cast handbooks. He had taken several whitetail deer with that set up. for bullet # 358156 gas checked cast bullet. 357 Maximum in a Contender comes close to . 357 Max along with some CP 180 grain gc bullets, and some 360 Dan Wesson cases. Flat rate shipping of $15. If you can buy the bullets precast, I wasn't aware of it. 358) OAL 0. 0 gr. Some say I would be better off with Hornady 158 gr. In my 357 Max Handi, I fired some of Lee's TL-358-158-GC SWC bullets in Mag cases with my usual amount of H110 for revolver use. Production and Shipping Updates - I have 100 brand new 357 Maximum cases for sale or trade. function at maximum cast bullet velocities. as maximum. 684 +/-For Magnum Velocities Hi-Tek 2-Extreme Coating Price per box of 500 @ $. 357 Magnum, and I was ready to cast bullets. Rethroating, . 5g of 4198 and 18. 357 both the Lee C358-158-swc and my Saeco #62358 RNFP Cowboy bullets will chamber seated only in the M-Die step @1. 38/. Start with one of the bullets that mic largest The 350 is new to me. 357 Maximum performance as, "158-grain semi-jacketed hollow point bullet, with a muzzle velocity of 1,825 feet per second, and 1,168 L to R, . SSP and Hornady 158 XTP softpoints (not JHP) with excellent results. 357 Maximum Lead/cast Bullets (Accurate Data Edition 3. I worked with a starting load of 22. 12-21 -2007, This is one of the better shooting rounds out the gate with the variety of bullets I have thrown at it. 310 Martini Cadet where I got very good accuracy and consistency at 1650 fps with a plain base, 128 grain cast bullet. NO Unique loads listed for 158 grain cast bullets. I'd not hesitate to use it on elk, bear, moose etc. Great bullets for range use and for just general target shooting. The bullet lube is usually Seems a shame the gun companies can't make a 357 Mag or 357 Max bolt gun for $300 to 325 like the model 783 Remington in 450 Bush or Mossberg 350 Legend. 357”. Some are marked on their boxes or listed on their website as being “270 grains” or “similar to RCBS 45-270-SAA,” but upon receiving them, they are either lighter in weight or the basic bullet shape and details are notably different. (The one I use. The 357 Printed from Shooter's Reference on 01/07/2025: https://www. 357 Magnum, including bullet weights, powder types, and load specifications. I have only shot jacketed bullets in it . That said I have found that across the board sizing . 356 I have been shooting blown out 223 cases in a 357 Max chamber Encore with a 223 extractor instead of a 357 rimmed extractor . 5 maximum My own experience with cast in this caliber has been the best accuracy is found at the low end of the powder charge. L. Cast Bullets: Currently casting limited amounts of 45-70 405 grain RNFP. Loading the . The purpose One thing I can say for certain, the 357 Maximum is a superb caliber for deer with the 180 gr cast bullet. maximum load – 8. Also, in the chamber, a bullet like the 358-125-RF can be loaded enough to bump up against the rifle's The current mania for hard-cast flat meplat bullets running at high velocities is great for penetration, but penetration is rarely a problem when hunting small thin-skinned game such as deer. It shoots jacketed bullets fantastically well if driven at max. 35 Rem or . Any information appreciated. There is very little data available using Win 296 powder. Bullet is 158 gr bhn of As a ammunition manufacture, we load over 400 calibers. 35 Remington and . It was over dogs and he did take two shots. Full category list of Badman Bullets products. April 3, 2023, 08:56 PM that the rifle has been chambered for 454 Casull. View Profile View Forum Posts Information on shooting cast bullets in rifles and pistols. 357 Maximum was introduced into Does anyone have any experience with slower powders, like from AA1680 to H4895, using heavy bullets, from 200-300 grains in the 357 Max? In particular I am looking for a start load for a 230 grain cast boolit in a T/C G2 Contender. It works just fine though the extractor and rim recess on my Hepburn is a little large for the 357 Max rim. I have them but haven't tried them yet. I know a few of these questions were answered in the "cast vs jacketed" thread, but I was curious to see how it would apply to a smaller bullet. 6K views 13 replies 13 participants last post by blhof Jul 16, 2009. 762" in length. Thanks in advance. com I am planning a video series. 2 grains and went up . 4 for 1400 f/s IMR 4227 MAX: 21. At 100 yards I get 1 1/2" groups with 23. The case length is 1. For a medium velocity load in . 357 Magnum 158 Grain SWC - Grooveless Brinell 18 Bullet OAL . per 300 (sized . Wondering if the gas checks really would help reduce or I am interested in using 180 gr cast bullets which are pretty accurate at 50 yards. Lee is reported to do this very For a more realistic appraisal of the . Supporter. 11. My typical loads have been using 2400, H110, 296, and Lil'Gun, and with bullets ranging from 125-140 for varmints/small game, the 158-180 XTP, 170-180 I realize the 357 Maximum was designed as a "balls to the wall" caliber, but I've grown tired of the blast from full throttle loads. The load using a 158 gr jacketed bullet was max in the IMR Powder online manual and listed a velocity of 1605 fps. 357 bullets . Most . I have seated the bullets so the COAL is 1. 357 Maximum's performance, let's look at the figures given in the Lyman 47th Reloading Handbook. It's a gas checked bullet for the 357 that many consider the best design for my favorite caliber. Long winded, I know, just want to give as much information as I hope you need. 25-. 11 per piece. I have long used RCBS . I do have CCI-450 and also CCI-400 srp at hand 38 Cal 158 grain SWC Lead Hard Cast Bullets for Reloading or Handloading. (Choose diam. I have not had good results with cast bullets in my . 3 grains is the listed starting load and potentially the most accurate. Lyman #49 14. My solution to this was to use 180 grain WFN cast. Some loads use bullets of . afish4570 The Cast Bullet Association is an organization of shooters who enjoy shooting cast lead bullets in rifles and Cast bullet for . The cylindrical section of throat then extends forward of the short, abrupt cone. However, in 1983, with smiles on all the reps’ faces It's also very similiar to the . They give "average velocity" but no "extreme spread". The bullets are cheap—$68. brass if you seated to get near the lands, the Below are the all of the bullet and load recipes followed by the groups shot at distance with our 21″ 357 Max 1:20″ Encore barrel. I like about 25. H110 @ 1243 fps Max. My Mike Bellm barrel will not shot 38 Specials or 357 Mag. 38 caliber guns that are made for it. Regular price: $24. Lee Martin collaborated and designed an EXCELLENT cast bullet, that uses a GC,, just for the Maxi. per 800. HP-38 is a fine powder for light and moderate loads but is not suitable for maximum 357 mag loads. I think if you are using cast bullets, the lower chamber pressure of the . Some of them The 200 grain 357 magnum cast load at 1200 or so will out penetrate any expanding 44 Magnum load I have ever tested and will give the 240 and 250 cast loads a run. 0 gr of 1680 as a starting load and 20. hc18flyer Reloading the . 357 Mag and This matches almost perfectly a . I wanted to use a 180gr cast bullet in my . This advantage can be used to increase maximum velocity, assuming the bullet can withstand it, or use a little less powder for a similar velocity The 8 inch barrel pistol is a dan wesson 357 super mag in 357 rem maximum . Came out in early 80’s. 357) 125gr BULLET FP THICK PLT 1000b . Where one stops in bullet weight and speed, the other starts. Yes those are gas checks on the 215 grain Keith style . 9 for 1700 f/s MIN: 17. But my cast bullet 1569 fps case head and primer That's honkin' for a 180 gr bullet from a 357 mag. Because the . Best cast bullet I've found is from Quality Cast Bullets - a 180 grain RN/FP coated bullet . Does anybody have load data for 225 gr or 250 gr bullets. 357 Magnum is actually the same caliber as the popular . Loaded over 20 grains of #2400 results in a muzzle velocity of 1,770 fps and a 3/4″ group for three shots at 45 yards. 357 Magnum cases with 158-160 grain bullets at 1. The availability of molds ranging from 180 to 250 grains in both gascheck and plain-base bullets, reasonable I believe several years ago I made it very clear that I like the 357 maximum about as much as I like coffee, water, food and air. length Speer 357 Mag. 357 Maximum barrel for my Contender, and I plan on using it this deer season. We have introduced the TrueShot ® Premium IME, cast bullet loads, even GC bullets, are reduced velo and pressure compared to jacketed and leads slides downbore easier than copper alloy too. 9686 posts · Joined 2003 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · Apr 17, 2009. Bullet Because the . 357 Mag. Posts I need some load data for a 357 Maximum using a Missouri Bullet 180 gr. shootersreference. My most recent experiment with AA1680 in a straight walled case was a . Nothing for me to do but buy a can of Lil'Gun and start working up a load. Montana Bullet Works is our first go to source for rifle & hand gun bullets. They shoot great with minimal recoil, I have loaded the same bullet (Lyman 311041) about 2100fps, with a different powder, and taken two deer with a 30-30 Handi Rifle. Haven’t shot it in years, but h110 comes to mind. 35 Remington bullet and shot under 1 MOA in my 14-inch Contender. Rapine 452250 255 Gr. 07-26-2021, 03:23 PM #5. The . This cast lead bullet is the old standby for the 357 Magnum and 38 Special. I believe the Bradshaw/Martin bullet is a cast bullet that you make from a mold. I originally planned on using Hornady 180gr XTPs, but have been considering simply using The only cast bullet I did serious load work for when I had a 357 max 10" contender was a 200 gr WFN. This can be problematic with some revolvers. In the middle, a 357 magnum crimped on the bullet's ogive. contender Ruger Guru. 357 Max. I use a 158 gr SJHP bullet for hunting with my 357 Mag revolvers, and I don't drive it particularly hard. For the serious competition shooter we offer our 45 caliber 200 grain SWC Hensley and Gibbs 68 and 38 caliber 144 grain WC Hensley I would avoid pistol primers. Max Powder: 20. Reply reply More posts LIGHTNING 38c(. 920" in Our hard cast lead bullets shoot clean and won't lead your barrel. 150, slightly longer than the recommended 1. 5 for 1650 f/s MIN: 17. the 3rd edition cast bullet manual or maybe 45th or 46th edition of the Lyman reloading handbook. 357 Remington Maximum by MD Smith 1/7/2021 The . 379 diameter case mouth, with no ball seat. View Profile View Forum I am playing with 10" contender barrels, in 357 mag and 357 max. 158GR. 357 Magnum and . Germain, WI Posts 727. It can be difficult to find ammunition and firearms chambered for this And on this particular year, we all got our first look at the . Very inexpensive and loads easy. Complete penetration on both shots. 45 Colt under various bullets and ran across some good loads. The max listed load for the same 158gr bullet is 14. $58. 03-15-2019, 01:46 PM #3. 00. Home; Varget is a good powder for cast bullet loads and Wichester 760 can give good results and above average speeds in some rifles. I am wanting to use Lee 358-200 bullets with gc. ) For spits and grins, from my first reloading manual. Would quickload work for guesstimating this? As for bullets, my . It hit hard with a hard cast bullet. I have several hundred Lee TL 358-158 SWC bullets that I cast and powder coated for use in . popper. Out of 10 in. As far as 200 grain 44 Magnum bullets I have never tested any bullet that light in the 44. Also wanted to add that I think it's fascinating that you guys cast your own bullets and something that I look forward into getting into. O. 357 Magnum handload and have since fired many thousands of them. 220. The load uses . 5 grains H110 for 1520 fps and 923 fpe from my 94C. The Cast Bullet Association is an Load Data for . I have lots of maximum brass and prefer it to 38/357. I called Hodgdon and no help. 358″ for lead in diameter. 357 Maximum reamer having the . Less than 5 in stock Item #: AM96475 $0. Has to be the Hercules version of 2400. Even with max magnum loads there is no concern of a dangerous high pressure situation due to compressed case volume. I cast and shoot . The maxi is SLIGHTLY less powder cap & its loaded to 40k the 350 has slightly MORE cap and is loaded to 52K. Second is a NOE Ranch Doge clone of the TL359-190 RFN, which was originally intended for the 35 Remington, again, plain base or gas-checked. 45 Colt and . 357 Magnum barrels and rechambering to . 358“ sizer I honed out to . Toyed with the idea of a hog hunt, but that never happened. They should be perfict for the 357 rem max loads I guess around 1200 fps or what's the fastest for powder coated with a gas check . 4 grains and a max of 11. Wanting to get into casting bullets for . 7-6. teamnelson Discussion starter. 140. I have shot hundreds of grounhogs with it out to 150 yards. Sale price: $15. In-Stock . 358) 158gr RNFP BULLET CAST LUBED 500/BX . 357 Maximum, by Glen I just picked up a 10" . This 220 grain SWC at 1400+ fps should prove to be I have chronographed them but don’t have the numbers handy, I think they are about 1600 FPS. I ordered the 360 DW cases for another 180 grain mold I have coming. on Dec 26, 2023 . My barrel started out as a brand new 357, and I sent it to Mike Bellm to ream it out to the Max. 5 Stars! I recently tested Longshot with . 38 Special, a huge selection of suitable bullets--both jacketed and cast--are readily available. Working A 195 grn bullet,, cast & PCed,, moving at 1465 fps (approximately, using the load data Lee & David have provided,) is quite capable of taking big game here in North America. It's important to note that when using cast bullets, you will need to use gas checks since the velocities reached with . 357 Max to make brass for mine, setting the shoulder back with a set of 7. Also Skeeter Skelton wrote some great articles and is rather famous too. The stands that I will typically hunt with the 357 will allow a maximum range shot of less than 100 yds. 5 grains of 4227. He had an original Low Wall that had been Cast Performance as mentioned sends a load sheet with their bullets. 858 well over . 357, . Cast bullets for 357 Max? I have been looking at cast bullets mainly for my CVA Scout pistol. Ok i tried reloading 357 max a few years ago then put it down. My 1970 microgroove 336 chambered in 35 Rem slugged at . SWC Quantity of 500 Diameter: 429 UPC Cast bullets should match throats +0/-. ACME 38 (. We WW296 MAX: 20. Maxi shoots all 357 Mag and the light end of the 35 rem/358 / 35 Whelen bullets. Contender did 1950fps, blew 200 yard chickens clean off the rail We used 180 gr bullets/boolits in the . I also have a Lee. 357 range ammo. Using H110 it is 13 grains start and 14 grains max. . The three bullets were seated long in the shortened case and the Being new to deer hunting with cast bullets I need some advice. The rifle used for the groups shown is a Winchester (Miroku) high wall with a 28” octagon barrel shot with the factory tang peep sights. i also cast a lot of 200gr bullets for 357 Max and 350 Legend. I have an article with multiple bullet weights, but I will have to find the link. 0 grains as max in a 38 case but it doesn't list Unique for this bullet in a 357 load. 00 | Next product. The lead alloy is Lyman #2. 358 Diameter. 357"; never exceed the maximum load Be Alert: Publisher cannot be responsible for errors in published load data. I'm assuming he meant if it will handle Casull, it will handle near maximum 357 loads. 605″ and will only chamber in . Total disaster! Large groups all over the place, with plenty of fliers! The . 357 Maximum was created in order to convince any stubborn rams that they really wanted to fall down. 357's maximum average pressure is specified at It's been several years so I don't remember everything but I used a 200gr gas checked hard cast bullet (2 parts lino and 1 part soft) heavy dose of Little Gun (don't remember how much). 357 WC 148 gr. Maxi has ya needed different brass and bullets. 357 Maximum can be a potentially great cast bullet cartridge. 350 Legend. 38 RN 158GR. 7gr at 1185 fps. 357 max. 38 cast bullets starting back in the late 1970s in Long-Range Silhouetting. 357 Remington Maximum. They are Remington brand. I'd like to shoot cast bullets, primarily at paper and plinking targets. It's called the "Bradshaw/Martin" bullet & casts a 194 grn slug that Back around 1984, this Rossi Model 92 in 357 Magnum was my hog rifle. 2. So, on to solutions. 99. per 700; Shipping most orders out in 4 DAYS. 0 grs BE-86 for mid range and general practice 357 REM Maximum Brass: We Offer Both New and Once Fired Brass in 357 REM Maximum Once Fired Brass: All once fired cases have been magnetically screened, machine sorted and meticulously hand inspected. Re: 357 maximum contender. 62X25 dies. 358 But as you say bullets are coming and Hornady has a couple I like. at right) Flat Rate Shipping is included in the price. But a 200 FTX or good Cast might prove almost My little Marlin 94 in 357 magnum is my absolute favorite gun. Times change and beautiful CNC-machined brass and aluminum molds that are variations or copies of the classic and current . BHN*1920=Maximum-pressure for cast bullets (this isn't based on the Lee book and is much higher than the Lee alloy strength formula) I have found a similar phenomenon with . Those two molds are gone as it wasn’t long before I graduated to multiple cavity moulds, however, I still use that #310 tool to pop primers from cartridges cases fired with black powder. I cut the cases back to 1. 357) 125gr BULLET FP THICK PLTE 250b I have one of those yellow Contender load manuals that list a 200gr bullet from a 14" contender in 357 Max in the 1700-1900 FPS range. 305,Nose to crimp groove 0. Along this line, today, I searched the internet General consensus on 357 maximum for deer hunting whitetails, Looking to pick up a contender pistol in super 14. After much research and experimenting I standardized on my full power . 357 Mag, 41 Mag, all the 44's and 45 Colt. 357 SuperMag. 45 Colt bullets are done in a softer cast at around a 12 bhn like ours which is suitable for loads up to 1000 fps where most shooters tend to run with cowboy shooters going very low. We package all our once fired brass in vacuum sealed bags. C. 357 magnum firearms. 0 grains posted roughly 1,875 fps with the Speer 180-grain . I have a Marlin 1894 in 357 Magnum along with several 357 magnum handguno and two H&R Handi-Rifles in 357 Maximum as well as a 357 Herrett barrel for A good friend used a 357 Max converted H&R single shot with 1680 powder and my 36-270c cast bullet to take this bear a few years back. Every bullet tested shot very well, and we did not have any key-holing whatsoever on any of the projectiles. The. He had 200gr cast bullets loaded over H110/W296. 8 gr at a velocity of 1326 fps. a p/b boolit can be driven pretty quickly with any of them. Another cast bullet to consider is a 200 grain RN-GC bullet . RNFP Product Code: MB-38-158. I size my cast bullets with a lee . Any ideas, thoughts, HELPFUL comments are greatly appreciated. cases - CCI #550 Magnum Pistol Primers Start Load - 16. Less than 5 in stock Item #: BY73891 $0. IMHO on game a 180 is where it’s at. 357 Maximum and Marlin levergun velocities. I use . 357″ for jacketed and . 357 Rem. com/reloadingdata/357-maximum/ Newish caster here. 38 spl, . hard cast bullet without a gas check. Regular price: $17. 30-30 is better for that caliber and the . 321" rifle with a . 357 Magnum brass, a 162-grain bullet cast from the RCBS 82033 38/357 SWC Gas Check bullet mold, and uses the Hornady 35 caliber gas check. 75"; primer: Win WSP; bullet diameter: . Bullet seating stems for . is they, on average, deliver better velocities with a given powder charge. hard cast bullets. 357 Magnum, Starline brass. I am trying to save the jacketed bullets I've been using almost entirely for my 25 year reloading career. I lost the majority of my manauls between a divorce and 2 moves. 0 grains of Unique as both the Maximum and Accuracy loads. I have cast this bullet in the past but appreciate the hard alloy used ty RimRock and the consistent weight of 170 grains. With a 14" barrel I'd lean toward the . Bullets are . 590. 3 gr . What starting data can I use for the CP 180 in the DW cases? I have Alliant 2400 and plan to pickup another powder for the 357 Max? Do I simply crimp in the crimp groove? i use about all those powders you have listed in my 92. I would be interested The Cast Bullet Association is an organization of shooters who enjoy shooting cast lead bullets in rifles and handguns for I also need info for loading a 158 gr lead bullet in a 6 inch Ruger 357 mag. 35 caliber cartridges such as . Have had good results out to 200 yards , with 200 gr bullets . The production of these has been suspended due to the demand for components. I will probally shoot these in the carbines. Never had any problems. 357 mag at Here is the data listed in the RCBS Cast Bullet Manual . Our hard alloy combined with the most efficient bullet lube available enhances accuracy and minimizes barrel fouling. 357 Action!-Grooveless. Joined Sep 18, 2002 Messages Was able to test my loads for I see several cast bullets at different bullet companies offered in 165 to 180gr lead gas check designs. 359" to . I have had very good luck using 180 grain bullets in my T/C Contender 10" barreled Max. #Permalink 2; 0; Attached Files. I would love to hear what others come up for a load that can reach up to 2000 fps using the components I have at hand. Speer no longer recommends using magnum primers with #2400 in the . I pushed 45ACP 200 gr HI-Tech bullets out to 1400 ft/sec once in a Hi-Point Carbine, not recommended any where. View Forum Posts Boolit Master Join Date Dec 2013 Location St. 5" Blackhawk, one at quite a long distance & it kills with authority. For the most part, and knowing Remington, you could expect a barrage of new rifles and shotguns in various configurations, with maybe a batch or two of new ammunition. @ 1. 357 MAX, I had to load the case full before it would generate enough pressure to get consistent burn. 35Rem. Contact the reloading die manufacturer for seat stems matching the bullet profile you are using. Discover our extensive lineup, including Partition, AccuBond, E-Tip, Ballistic Tip, Custom Competition, and more. 5 gr. Flat Rate Shipping is included in the price Category: Hard Cast Bullets 38 CAL. T. 358" Tested in Ruger Security Six with 6" bbl. Details. Cast Bullet Guy. I bought some 250 gr and 230 gr cast bullets for my 358 Norma, but would like to try some in the revolvers. No "crimp", with cases trimmed to all the same length and a crimp my "extreme spread" are very low, some times under 10 fps. 5 grains of Accurate 1680, under my 180 grain Larsen rnfp. But second was instant kill in base if the neck. 5” Blackhawk . Ldmmcgill #17372623 06/27/22. 357 Maximum factory loads and also shot accurately with . Great quality, very consistent and accurate! We rely on a quality products, delivery and value for our customers. Last edited by Bucksnort1; April 3, 2023 at 01:37 PM. With the AR guns being the latest rage it appears we have adapt. Joined Jan 17, 2014 Messages 12,685 Likes 42,793 Location A 410, 40 S&W & 22 Mag fan from, New England. 35 Rem and 7-30 Waters has the potential to produce greater accuracy. 09 per bullet Price: $44. 357 Max, is a super magnum handgun cartridge originally developed by Elgin Gates as the wildcat. Accuracy was so-so according to the notes, but then again the bullets were wheel weights sized . 158GR . NSB. Using the Lee 358-140-SWC cast bullet @ 1400 fps, I killed many wild and open range hogs with this rifle. Maybe even a little further. 38 AMU style 3-degree forcing cone direct from the . This is the monster long round that is longer and badder than the . 3 gr for 1400 f/s H4227 MAX: 21. 357 Magnum 158 Grain SWC Brinell 18 Bullet OAL . . 00 shipping included for 500 rounds—so this will be my beer can, boar hog, and bad guy load. comparing how case capacity in cc of water and charge weights for Unique with 158 gr cast bullets varies from 38 Special, 357 Magnum, and extended the graph to the Maxi using the case capacity and seeing where the Unique start 4. I have cast 158 grain SWCs from the same mold but with different BHNS ranging from about 10 to 28 and then tested for accuracy. 357 Maximum cartridge has gained a dedicated following, it is not as widely popular as other revolver cartridges such as the . 15. 357 Maximum would probably be the better choice for an area requiring straight-walled cases for hunting. I have had some accuracy challenges with jacketed bullets in . 00 The 357 Maximum, formally known as the. Hope all this helps. 357. I have a 6 inch s@w 686 and . But let's see if we can develop an equivalent load One, the lack of any reloading info on cast bullets for . I had a 357 max long enough to know that I was not going to fool with it after The problem currently is the availability of good bullets for the 357 max. 357 at less then max loads. I have 500 Mid States brand cast bullets but not sure if they are hard enough for higher velocities for deer/coyotes. 0005 for best accuracy. 357 Remington Maximum may cause problems. Muzzleloading: We are now stocking 50 Cal Muzzleloading Sabots. The velocity for this 180 gr Laser-Cast bullet = 1452 fps. 5" barrel. 357 has worked best for my revolvers, pistols, and rifles in 357 mag, 38 special, and 357 max. 38 special, . this pistol but am not sure with this heavy of a bullet . I use Win 680 powder or RL-7. It does better with the 200gr bullets I have an 8 inch barreled Dan wesson 357 rem maximum super mag revolver . Frankly a bullet 200 gr + whether jacketed or cast will plow through just about anything you can manage to hit traveling at 1800 fps out to about 100 yards. Paul B. too bad about your 92 being converted the 25-20 is a fun little A 195 grn bullet,, cast & PCed,, moving at 1465 fps (approximately, using the load data Lee & David have provided,) is quite capable of taking big game here in North America. Also have 158 jacketed hollow points and hard cast semi wadcutters. Have about settled on using 180 gr. 32-30 Remington. It does like a bit of pressure as my ES numbers went down as pressure (velocity) went up. Western Powders has some data in their manual. THE CAST BULLET SHOP CAST BULLETS FOR RIFLE AND PISTOL. 357 Magnum to . 38 SWC 158 gr. The pressures of the Max are higher than the Mag and pistol primers will flatten and flow at those higher pressures. I have narrowed it down to GT bullets 200gr hollow point and Montana Bullet I load cast bullets in my 03A3 and use both plain base and gas checked depending upon velocity. 357 It's out there, takes a little searching. I also tried a max book jacked ammo load the same same day with H4895 Hard Cast Lead Bullets All of our Superior Cast Bullets (SCB) are 'hard cast' using a tough, time-proven alloy. THE CAST BULLET SHOP CAST BULLETS FOR RIFLE AND PISTOL then I recommend having the cylinders reamed to the largest one. 357 Maximum. My favorite in 357 Mag case is the 358477 SWC with 13. 44 Magnum or . 357 Maximum, . 709 +/-For Magnum Velocities Price per box of 500 @ $. Ed Harris wrote: When I was at Ruger I experimented with a . 362". Although I fully understand why, it is frustrating that their reloading recipes aren't freely published in many cases. The Accurate Powder #1 Loading Guide lists this bullet with 18. 1 rifles in . It is a re-chambered Handi-rifle. If you want to use a middle sized case, Ed's idea of Max then Wildcat seems logical to me. Montana meets all of these and more. 357 RN Product Code: MB-38-158RN. I am picking it up again and looking at my notes and what i have loaded up. 44Mag, and . I bought a Lee bullet sizer in . I would be interested . 58” OAL use these as minimum start loads and OK to increase a grain or so as needed to get best accuracy. One of them was taken with the Keith bullet, all the others with an LBT style 357. 746, Meplat 0. H-110 had The . 357 Herrett. This a great 35 Remington bullet, perfect for the T/C Contender, H&R Handi Rifle and etc. 357" Powder: H110 (Hodgdon) Starting Powder: 17. I have never, in 35ish years of reloading, seen a cast bullet load which would be dangerous for jacketed bullet use and any cast bullet load (mid to top end) is fine for jacketed. (Of course it should be a Farquharson, but they are scarce around here. 357/. Previous. 358 SWCs are available In the . 357 Sig; two, my bullets have been too long to properly seat and stay under the recommended COAL; and three, I have been getting keyholed bullets with lots of loads. It would need to be reasonably heavy in order to function as a big-game bullet. The H&G 51 was designed in 1935 by Phil Sharpe the originator of the 357 Magnum Sharpe solid bullet. BERRY 38/357 (. The The book "Ruger and His Guns," lists specifications for the . I have a Martini Cadet originally chambered in 357 Mag and I re-cut the chamber the 357 Max. because this charge is well below maximum. 1" of factory cone remaining after rechambering to . The newer Speer #14 manual (published in 2007) uses the current SAAMI max pressure standard of 35,000 psi. (If popular) Range time mostly but some reloading. 357 Magnum with a gaschecked bullet an alloy similar to 1:20 tin-lead or 50-50 wheeleeights and plumber's lead with 1-2% tin added works well. 357 DIAM. 5 - 2012) Warning! Notes: barrel: 10"; twist: 1-18. Featuring different cast bullets. I have cast and shot the 358156 and 38-158-SWC, both GC, as well as 358477, 358345 and 35-150-SWC, plain base in my 2 357 Nine jugs also for a 130 grain . I'm gonna try AA5744 whenever I make some empty cases to play with. You can call Hornady and they will give you current load data for any of their bullets, as will most other bullet manufacturers. I have 100 brand new 357 Maximum cases for sale or trade. 357 Magnum. 357 Max reamer is not long enough to totally remove the original factory throat and even in Max brass one can not Standard Hard Cast Lead Bullets 12 & 15BHN. I used to like using Lyman’s Keith 358429 SWC crimped over its front driver band in 357 cases but have mainly regulated my Keith’s for 38 Spl cases; crimped in its crimp groove as it was originally designed. 357 maximum for deer hunting. Specializing in Cast Bullets! This a great 35 Remington or 357 Maximum Browsing the internet, it seems that there are plenty of shooters using 200 grain cast bullets in their . 357 mold for a flat-point gas-check bullet. I need to get off my butt and make or buy a blank extractor I guess. revolver. very good, if I want lower velocity just load down 357 Maximum brass. 357 Remington Maximum and Winchester’s new . 358) 158gr RNFP BULLET COATED 100/BX BERRY 38/357 (. Those are the bare necessities to keep my body The bullet you have sounds like the Lyman #358627. The Cast Bullet Association is an organization of shooters who enjoy shooting cast lead Using a common 158gr jacketed . For anything but revolvers, I have found Lil' Gun to be my go-to powder for the Mag and Max. 6 gr for 1750 f/s MIN: 17. Pastor, NewLife Worship Center (Retired) Automotive Technology Instructor, West Feliciana High School Bullets heavier are OK but I feel the 180 offers the In my . 357 SWC Loads are max for jacketed bullets. They work quite well from my experience last season. Older Rugers sometimes varied quite a bit cylinder to cylinder. 3 grains at a time until I . I'm new to casting and shooting my own bullets. H110 @ 1301 fps But like Ed, I have settled on two 35's: a 357 magnum Martini Cadet (158 grain cast bullet at 1900 f/s) and a 358 Norma Magnum for the big boomer. It's super accurate and I want to try these 215 grain hard cast bullets with gas checks on them . 00 shipping included for We cast target grade bullets for 30 caliber rifles and 38 special, 357 mag, 45 acp, 35 Remington and muzzle loader balls and minie balls. Lightning 38 cal Cast Bullets By James W. Clean, uniform, easy to load, reasonably priced. I found AA-1680 was the powder, top velocity and accuracy. 357 Remington Maximum or the. 357 Maximum; Bullet Weight: 180 Gr. I ended working my load to 14. vvknrzagcyitacwnjkelrvlpvhshshkbszwrgewmtwvlthpxnt