help with load

4.0 gr under a 158 is my load.

5.0 under a 125 shoots well too.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

*Note to self* be very careful when phrasing topic

 

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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.

 

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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