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01-28-2011, 04:51 PM
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357 41 mag
Hello:
I'm in need of a good load for the 357 Mag. using HI SKOR 700X POWDER AND 158 GR swc and the 41 mag 170 gr. 3/4 jhp sierra I have an abundance of the 700 X and want to use it thanks for any help Mike |
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01-28-2011, 05:31 PM
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Re: 357 41 mag
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What does your load manuals say about it? Lee manual says on .357 start 5.5g max 5.5g. 980 fps. No room for error there. .41 mag 7.4g start 1226fps 8.4g max 1375fps Dont know if those are good loads or not but its all I could find. Go to IMR's site and see what they have to say.
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01-28-2011, 06:43 PM
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Re: 357 41 mag
pulled it off the hodgdon data site (they own IMR and winchester)
Cartridge: 357 Magnum Load Type: Pistol Starting Loads -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maximum Loads -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bullet Weight (Gr.) Manufacturer Powder Bullet Diam. C.O.L. Grs. Vel. (ft/s) Pressure Grs. Vel. (ft/s) Pressure -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 158 GR. HDY XTP IMR 700-X .357" 1.580" 4.5 949 21,900 PSI 5.7 1149 31,200 PSI 158 GR. MEI CAST LSWC IMR 700-X .357" 1.620" 3.4 867 13,100 PSI 4.9 1137 24,400 PSI NEVER EXCEED MAXIMUM LOADS Cartridge: 41 Remington Magnum Load Type: Pistol Starting Loads -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maximum Loads -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bullet Weight (Gr.) Manufacturer Powder Bullet Diam. C.O.L. Grs. Vel. (ft/s) Pressure Grs. Vel. (ft/s) Pressure -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 170 GR. SIE JHC IMR 700-X .410" 1.575" 8.4 1375 39,800 CUP NEVER EXCEED MAXIMUM LOADS
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01-31-2011, 06:54 PM
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Re: 357 41 mag
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01-31-2011, 06:54 PM
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Re: 357 41 mag
Thanks for the help. I shall tread lightly
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