help with load
 

Hey guys I finally ran out of unique and decided to try titegroup. I'm loading 158 gr cast RN. Lymans 49 doesn't list a load. Hodgson lists a load for a LSWC 3.2 to 3.8. Lymans cast handbook lists a FN 2.9 to 3.3.

I'm shooting from a 357 so +P is ok. I'm thinking of starting at 3.4 or 3.5. What do you guys think?

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4.0 gr under a 158 is my load.

5.0 under a 125 shoots well too.

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How hot is that load? highest I found was 3.8. I know those are kinda conservative for liability reasons. Would that be +P load?

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Its low level .357 loads in .357 brass. You didnt specify if you are loading .38 brass or .357. I dont load much .38 so i gave you .357 loads. Both would be in the +P range for .38 spec.

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I use 4.2gr Titegroup in my .357 cases with a 158gr rnfp head. This works well for my Marlin 1894 lever action gallery rifle.

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I would still start at 3.2, just don't load up too many. Not sure how far the range is for you to go test them; but I usually don't get to the range as often as I'd like.
I will load up across a "bell-curve" with my loads. Ie - load 3 rounds at 3.2, 3 @3.3, 5 @3.4 10 @3.5, 10 @3.6 and a few up to the max. This way, I can minimize trips for testing loads. I usually end up pulling a few bullets, but not many.

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Well I would recommend a diaper, maybe an adult sized or something like a "Depends" to help you with your load. That is my first thought. :D

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In my Modern Reloading by Richard Lee:

158gr Lead Bullet in .357

Titegroup 4.5gr = 1028 fps, 5.0gr = 1,610 fps

158gr Lead Bullet in 38 Special

Titegroup 3.2gr. = 815 fps, 3.8gr = 1,475 fps

I have never used Titegroup so a report back would be ideal.

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What is the velocity of that load? My math shows it cruising pretty slow and a 158gr. bullet tends to bounce back. Just curious Josh.

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*Note to self* be very careful when phrasing topic :D

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:D I got him good, didn't I. He, he, he.

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Crap:D I shoulda seen that one coming. Sorry guys, its a 38sp load. Out of a 357. What you guys can't read minds?

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Dunno. never chronied it. Its just a plinkin load. Hot .38 special level. Prolly 950 or so from my 6" gun.

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I tend to use max .38 spec loads in my .357 plinkin loads. or somewhere between max .38 and starting .357. Seems to be a good sweet spot for light .357 loads..

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when ya gotta go, ya gotta go..

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For what it's worth, I chronied mine and came up with an average of 1080 fps. Don't know if that helps or not.

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Just remember a recipe without an OAL is meaningless.

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yea and being a dumbass and forgetting to mention that while I'm shooting from a 357 I want info on 38sp is kinda meaningless too. Don't ya think?

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Forget that it is a 357 and just load for a 38SP start with loads in the Lee Book and the Hodgdon Web I only target shoot any more. I use nthing but tightgroup for 38SP,9mm,40S&W,45ACP and have been able tyo work up very accurate loads which depends on the gun

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I know that. I forgot to mention it was 38sp in my first post. Problem was I can find no load data for a 158gr cast round nose bullet using titegroup for 38sp.

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second time ive read this. we got an LD junior here ;)

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somehow i saw it between the lines tho. :)

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Which is why I love the info here. you can just read my mind:D