357 for handguns or rifles - The Firearms Forum

WILD CAT · 04-06-2011, 01:29 PM

In some reloading manuals I have seen data for reloading 357 mag, showing different loads for rounds destined to be used in rifles than those for handguns.

I don't think that the round was designed with for two different loads; or am I confused? What if by error some rounds get mixed up?

Alpo · 04-06-2011, 03:22 PM

There won't be a problem, as in "rifle ammo blows up pistol".

Rifle loads, in pistol cartridges, would probably be loaded with a slower powder, to take advantage of the 20" or so barrel, instead of the normal 6" of a pistol. Possibly rifle loads would use a different bullet style/shape, so they will be sure to work through the action. Revolvers don't care about bullet shape, but lever rifles are sometimes picky.

04-06-2011, 01:29 PM	#1
WILD CAT V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Caracas, Venezuela Posts: 107	357 for handguns or rifles In some reloading manuals I have seen data for reloading 357 mag, showing different loads for rounds destined to be used in rifles than those for handguns. I don't think that the round was designed with for two different loads; or am I confused? What if by error some rounds get mixed up? -->

04-06-2011, 03:22 PM	#2
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,662	Re: 357 for handguns or rifles There won't be a problem, as in "rifle ammo blows up pistol". Rifle loads, in pistol cartridges, would probably be loaded with a slower powder, to take advantage of the 20" or so barrel, instead of the normal 6" of a pistol. Possibly rifle loads would use a different bullet style/shape, so they will be sure to work through the action. Revolvers don't care about bullet shape, but lever rifles are sometimes picky. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.