2 hour walnut bath was like 4 hours ago...... So make any rounds yet?
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I want to start reloading 357 what do I need?
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2 hour walnut bath was like 4 hours ago...... So make any rounds yet?
Lol yea. It took me a while to get the dies and powder all dialed in. Like 45 min for 10 rounds . After that I spit out 30 rounds in 10 minuets. I am going to the range Saturday after I pick up my new to me 6 inch gp100 and another lcr357 .
I have a question though. Some where through out the process I have about 10 loads that are about 1 to 1.5 grains below the starting charge. I'm using 125 grain jhp with Imr 4227 powder. The starting charge is 15.6 I have a few that are at 14.5 and one at 13. Are these ok to fire? I assume yes as they won't get hung in a 2 inch barrel
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Might as well get a bullet puller. You are going to need it at some point. My loads for .357 @ starting charges (from manuals) are significantly less potent than a standard .357 load. I don't know if you want to mess w/ something that has that low of a charge.
Those .357's out of the LCR are a beast. 10 rounds and I'm done!
Those .357's out of the LCR are a beast. 10 rounds and I'm done!
What causes that variation? Is it just an inconsistent powder measure? I would imagine that if it were 1.5 grains HIGHER than the starting charge, you'd have a problem on your hands.
The chain for the powder system caused the problem. It stretched and was not returning the powder disk all the way.
Tell me about it I had one. I got rid of it when I had a nd that went through my left hand and I lost my middle finger. Hints my sig line
I see. On another note, you sure you still want to go messing with .357?
It wasn't the guns fault. I've developed better safety practices for sure lol.
Well I got the bullet puller. At least I know my crimp is good. They were a PITA to get apart lol
What kind did you get? I just bought one of the rcbs w/ collets. Night and day compared to the hammer. Plus, I can do it at the bench.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/680804/rcbs-collet-bullet-puller?cm_vc=ProductFinding
