Question:
Every source I can find says a .357 Mag case should be no longer than 1.590" (SAAMI) but my Hogdon Reloading guide, on page 158 states "158 GR. Cast LSWC COL:1.610". Is it safe to make a .357 Mag cartage 1.610"?
Backstory:
I am just starting reloading and I've picked up a used Lee Pro 1000 and a bunch of die sets, including 38/357. I was able to get an 8lbs jug of Titegroup from a friend, so I'll be using that to start with. I haven't been able to find Small Pistol Primers but I found a case of Winchester Small Pistol Magnum primers so I figured I would start reloading .357 Mag.
I have 158gr Plated bullets from XTreme (FP and RNFP) with the crimping groove. I am under the impression that Plated bullets can\should be treated the same a lead bullets when looking at reloading data.
Are the Flat Point and Round Nose Flat point bullets that different from the Semi-Wadcutter so that COL is affected?
ReloadAmmo as the same load information for 158 grain LSWC or LRN (Semi-Wad Cutter or Round Nose) but no COL.
And My Lyman 48th reloading manual does not have Titegroup (but reinforces the 1.590" COL maximum).
I've checked everywhere on the Internet I can think of so now I'm here asking for help.
Thank you
Erik
Every source I can find says a .357 Mag case should be no longer than 1.590" (SAAMI) but my Hogdon Reloading guide, on page 158 states "158 GR. Cast LSWC COL:1.610". Is it safe to make a .357 Mag cartage 1.610"?
Backstory:
I am just starting reloading and I've picked up a used Lee Pro 1000 and a bunch of die sets, including 38/357. I was able to get an 8lbs jug of Titegroup from a friend, so I'll be using that to start with. I haven't been able to find Small Pistol Primers but I found a case of Winchester Small Pistol Magnum primers so I figured I would start reloading .357 Mag.
I have 158gr Plated bullets from XTreme (FP and RNFP) with the crimping groove. I am under the impression that Plated bullets can\should be treated the same a lead bullets when looking at reloading data.
Are the Flat Point and Round Nose Flat point bullets that different from the Semi-Wadcutter so that COL is affected?
ReloadAmmo as the same load information for 158 grain LSWC or LRN (Semi-Wad Cutter or Round Nose) but no COL.
And My Lyman 48th reloading manual does not have Titegroup (but reinforces the 1.590" COL maximum).
I've checked everywhere on the Internet I can think of so now I'm here asking for help.
Thank you
Erik
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