Looking for two or three good projectiles that work with 357 SIG...Limited? - The Firearms Forum

rideflhtc · 03-30-2010, 07:52 PM

From what I can tell, the 357 SIG can be a great and versatile everything from a plinking gun to a serious self defense weapon. We seem limited on available projectiles for the reloader to use in taking advantage of the gun's versatility.

I picked up the 357 SIG in a trade last week not really knowing much about them. The more I learn the more interested I get in this particular calibur. Reloading this little gem will tax my limited knowledge I am sure.

Can anyone help me with this one? The 9MM bullet apparently needs to maintain a diameter of .355-.356 out to within about .250 of the tip of the bullet in order to allow a solid crimp and still not exceed the OAL of 1.140. I can't seem to find many that do that.....expecially hollow points.

rideflhtc

Suicide*Ride · 03-30-2010, 09:47 PM

Welcome to the forum Rideflhtc.

I love loading 357Sig & use bullets originally designed for .380acp. I like the light & fast aspect of the 357sig rd., & use 90gr Hornady XTP's, & load pulled factory rds. like Winchester Silver-Tips, Federal HydroShoks, Remington Golden Sabres, & CorBon JHP's since I can't seem to find them for sale to the general reloading public.

My pet load is 11.3gr of Power Pistol under an 90gr HydroShok moving 1733fps. W/ 600ft lbs, the 357sig (for up close S/D) makes perfect sense to me.

Normally, I use +P 45acp but where I live prohibits the extra penetration of the bigger slug.

Check out this link for 357sig recipies;

http://www.handloads.org/loaddata/de...Powder&Source=

The number of loads listed @ the site have doubled in the last year.

SR

rideflhtc · 04-14-2010, 07:42 PM

Thanks Suicide*Ride........I really appreciate your information on the 357 Sig......I like the sound of that 1733 FPS 90 gr bullet. I'll post any successes I have with the 357 Sig loads. I am anxious to run a few down the pipe. I have heard from several sources about the consistency of this calibur

rideflhtc

Suicide*Ride · 04-15-2010, 12:06 AM

You're very welcome Rideflhtc!

Be sure to post a range report & be prepared...... that 1733fps load is a violent fire-breather!!

Try'em out on a few water jugs & get back to us.

S*R

03-30-2010, 07:52 PM	#1
rideflhtc Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 19	Looking for two or three good projectiles that work with 357 SIG...Limited? From what I can tell, the 357 SIG can be a great and versatile everything from a plinking gun to a serious self defense weapon. We seem limited on available projectiles for the reloader to use in taking advantage of the gun's versatility. I picked up the 357 SIG in a trade last week not really knowing much about them. The more I learn the more interested I get in this particular calibur. Reloading this little gem will tax my limited knowledge I am sure. Can anyone help me with this one? The 9MM bullet apparently needs to maintain a diameter of .355-.356 out to within about .250 of the tip of the bullet in order to allow a solid crimp and still not exceed the OAL of 1.140. I can't seem to find many that do that.....expecially hollow points. rideflhtc -->

03-30-2010, 09:47 PM	#2
Suicide*Ride Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Golden, Colorado Posts: 1,340	Re: Looking for two or three good projectiles that work with 357 SIG...Limited? Welcome to the forum Rideflhtc. I love loading 357Sig & use bullets originally designed for .380acp. I like the *light & fast* aspect of the 357sig rd., & use 90gr Hornady XTP's, & load pulled factory rds. like Winchester Silver-Tips, Federal HydroShoks, Remington Golden Sabres, & CorBon JHP's since I can't seem to find them for sale to the general reloading public. My pet load is 11.3gr of Power Pistol under an 90gr HydroShok moving 1733fps. W/ 600ft lbs, the 357sig (for up close S/D) makes perfect sense to me. Normally, I use +P 45acp but where I live prohibits the extra penetration of the bigger slug. Check out this link for 357sig recipies; http://www.handloads.org/loaddata/de...Powder&Source= The number of loads listed @ the site have doubled in the last year. SR __________________ "The price of FREEDOM can be seen here" ******(the sign outside every VA hospital)****** In an emergency, people don't rise to the occasion, but are reduced to their level of training. When something is trying to eat you, it is hard to get off a good shot! "If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and a man." - Twain Last edited by SuicideRide; 03-30-2010 at 09:57 PM..*

04-14-2010, 07:42 PM	#3
rideflhtc Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 19	Re: Looking for two or three good projectiles that work with 357 SIG...Limited? Thanks Suicide*Ride........I really appreciate your information on the 357 Sig......I like the sound of that 1733 FPS 90 gr bullet. I'll post any successes I have with the 357 Sig loads. I am anxious to run a few down the pipe. I have heard from several sources about the consistency of this calibur rideflhtc

04-15-2010, 12:06 AM	#4
Suicide*Ride Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Golden, Colorado Posts: 1,340	Re: Looking for two or three good projectiles that work with 357 SIG...Limited? You're very welcome Rideflhtc! Be sure to post a range report & be prepared...... that 1733fps load is a violent fire-breather!! Try'em out on a few water jugs & get back to us. SR __________________ "The price of FREEDOM can be seen here"* ******(the sign outside every VA hospital)****** In an emergency, people don't rise to the occasion, but are reduced to their level of training. When something is trying to eat you, it is hard to get off a good shot! "If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and a man." - Twain