One Book./ Te za ' } - The . Complete . Reloading , Manual : for the ; 357 | 3 Magnum fi ES Coiiatnday Udabelagea liferation a from U.S. Bullet and Powder Makers i Accurate * Alliant * Hodgdon * Bia ; IMR * Lyman * Nosler * RCBS * Scot Sierra * Speer * Winchester and Others 2,148 Proven & Tested bree 82 Various Bullet Designs 55 Different Powders1am oy-\D) emt MOT Reloading is an enjoyable and rewarding hobby that is easily conducted with safety. But, like many other human endeavors, carelessness or negligence can make reloading hazardous. ‘The essence of reloading safety is proper handling and storage of primers and powder. By observing the following mules, the chance of hazardous occurrence becomes extremely remote. Store powder and primers beyond the reach of children and away from heat and open flames. Do not smoke when reloading. Keep no more powder that needed in an open container. Immediately retum unused powder to its original factory container. Don't use any powder unless its identity is positively known. Scrap all mixed powders and those of uncertain or unknown identity. Do not store primers in bulk. To do so is to create a bomb! Bulk primers will mass detonate. Do not use primers when their identity is lost. Safely dispose of unknown types of primers. Courtesy of Speer Reloading Manual No. 11 All loading data contained in this book is the result of testing by the various bullet and powder manufacturers. Under carefully controlled conditions and with the components and test equipment specified, this data proved safe in their tests. Since none of the companies, nor the publisher, listed herein has control -over the components and equipment which may be used with this published information, no responsibility is implied or assumed for results obtained through its use. Courtesy of Hornady Manufacturing Company, Inc. Sierra Bullets cannot and does not accept any liability, either expressed or implied, for results of damage or injury arising from or alleged to have arisen from the use of the data in this manual. Courtesy of Sierra Bullets Follow loading recommendations exactly. Don't substitute components for those listed. Start loading with the minimum powder charges. Understand what you are doing and why it must be done in a specific way. Stay dlert when reloading. Don't reload when distracted, disturbed or tired. Courtesy of Nosler Bullets, Inc.The Complete Reloading Manual for the .357 Magnum The publisher is deeply indebted to the following companies for their permission to reprint their proprietary reloading information in this manual. Accurate Arms Company, Inc. Blount, Inc. Alliant Technologies Hodgdon Powder Co., Inc. Hornady Manufacturing Company IMR Powder Company Lyman Products Corp. Nosler Bullets, Inc. RCBS Bullets Sierra Bullets, L.P. Speer Bullets Winchester 3 D Bullets Copyright 2004 by Loadbooks USA, Inc., P.O. Box 129, Acton, CA 93510 Phone/Fax: 661/269-8991 Printed in the United States of America. All Rights Reserved.TABLE OF CONTENTS .357 MAGNUM HORNADY BULLETS Hornady Introduction Hornady 110/125 grain . Hornady 140 grain Hornady 158/160 grain . Hornady 180 gr/140 gr (Lead) Hornady 158 grain (Lead). Hornady Introduction (Rifle) Hornady 125/140 grain .... Hornady 158/160/180 grait Hornady 140/158 grain (Lead NOSLER BULLETS Nosler Introduction. 11 Nosler 125 grain Nosler 150 grain Nosler 158 grain Nosler 180 grain SIERRA BULLETS Sierra Introduction Sierra 110 grain Sierra 125 grain Sierra 140 grain Sierra 158 grain Sierra 170/180 Sierra Introduction(Ri Sierra 110 grain(Rifle) Sierra 125 grain(Rifle) Sierra 140 grain(Rifle) Sierra 158 grain(Rifle) Sierra 170 grain(Rifle) Sierra 180 grain(Rifle) SPEER BULLETS Speer Introduction ... Speer 158 grain (Lead) Speer 110/125 grain. Speer 140 grain Speer 158 graii Speer Introduc: (Rifle Loads) . Speer 110 grail Speer 125/140 grain . Speer 158 grain... COIDUAwWNETABLE OF CONTENTS .357 MAGNUM LYMAN BULLETS Lyman Introduction. . Lyman 92/115 grain. Lyman 121 grain... Lyman 133/141 grain Lyman 150/155 grain Lyman 158/168 grain Lyman Introduction (Rifle, Lyman 155/168 grain (Rifle) RCBS BULLETS RCBS 140/148/150 grain. RCBS 159/175 grain . RCBS 180 grain.... RCBS 150/158 grain (Rifle) RCBS 159/175 grain (Rifle) RCBS 180 grain (Rifle)... HODGDON POWDERS Handgun Introduction Handgun Loads.. Rifle Introduction Rifle Loads ACCURATE ARMS POWDERS Introduction .... Handgun Loads Rifle Loads ALLIANT POWDERS 110-158 grain Load: 69 170-200 grain.. 70 IMR POWDERS 110-140 grain Loads.. 146-170 grain Loads 125/158 grain (Rifle) . SCOT POWDERS Royal Scot/Pearl Scot/Solo 100 Solo 1250/Solo 1500 WINCHESTER POWDERS. 110-148 grain Loads... 150-170 grain Loads... 3 D AMMUNITION WW-231/Unique . VIHTAVUORI POWDER: Vihtavuori Introduction 110-125 grain Loads. 140-200 grain LoadsFE ROE OR OOF DISCLAIMER Since Loadbooks USA, Inc. is not responsible for developing or testing the information contained herein, nor can we control the components or equipment used by each individual Reloader, Loadbooks USA, Inc. cannot and does not accept any liability, either expressed or implied, for results, damage or injury arising from or alledged to have arisen from the use of the data in this manual. Further, Loadbooks USA, Inc. takes no responsibility for any inaccuracies related to any of the information reprinted. We cannot emphasize enough the importance of following all safety precautions when Reloading. Please read and follow all manufacturers safety rules and warnings before proceeding. 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Co., Box 1848, Grand Island, NE 68802-1848-357 MAGNUM - HORNADY BULLETS .060: a 357 MAGNUM HANDGUN:........ Colt Python BULLET DIAMETER: 0.357" BARREL: 8", 1 in 16" Twist MAXIMUM C.0O.L.: 1.590" CASEY oes ocreraccasingt Frontier MAX. CASE LENGTI 1.290" PRIME! Winchester WSPM CASE TRIM LENGTH: ... 1.280" T* 357 Magnum was introduced in 1935 by Smith & Wesson with the intention of improving on the 38 Special round for hunting and law enforcement. The 357 case is approximately 0.12" longer than the 38 Special, a very original design feature at the time to prevent the higher pressure loads of the 357 Magnum from being used in the 38 Special (though not conversely). The 357 Magnum can deliver as much as three times the energy of the 38 Special. This magnum round started the great handgun magnum sweepstakes that continue to this day, though it retained its status as the world’s most powerful handgun cartridge for 20 years until the advent of the 44 Magnum. It remains a superb law enforcement cartridge and is sufficient for hunting small game up to deer at moderate ranges. Lead bullets make good small game and target rounds. Velocities, however, should not exceed 1100 fps, as undesirable leading of the barrel can occur in just a few rounds. Also, no loads are listed for the 148 grain wadcutter bullets since they are primarily target bul- lets and should not be fired at velocities exceeding 900 fps. When reloading 148 grain wadcutters, use 38 Special data. Many powders produced excellent results with the Hornady jacketed bullets. These powders include Blue Dot, AA No. 9, H110, HS-7, and 296. Unique provided the best performance with the lead bullets. N-110 provides near maximum performance with less flash and blast than other powders.C i i i i 4 [ a = = a -357 MAGNUM - HORNADY BULLETS BGT S ey GRAIN BULLETS SECTIONAL DENSITY: 0.123 DIAMETER: 0.357" = #35700 HP-XTP B.C.: 0.131 C.O.L.: 1.590" VELOCITY (FPS-feet per second) POWDER 1300 1350 1400 1450 1500 1550 POWERPIST 8.5 gr. 89 oF. 9.2 gr 96 10.0 gr HS-7 TAA 15 or | WATS ToT ge tig tig Oe AANG.T Og Sg ‘AANo. 9 12.6 gr. 13.39. 14.0gr VIHT N-110 14.7 gr. 155g. 16.4gr. FSET its ce GRAIN BULLETS SECTIONAL DENSITY: 0.140 DIAMETER: 0.357" #35710 HP-XTP #35730 FP-XTP B.C.: 0.151 C.O.L.: 1.590" B.C.:0.148 C.O.L.: 1.590" VELOCITY (FPS-feet per second) POWDER 1250 1300 1350 1450 1500 HS-7 9.6 oF. 100g. 10.4 gr VIHT N-105 100g. 1.2or —_10.5gr ‘AA No.7 10.5 gr 108g. _1.2gF ‘AANo. 9 11.9 gr. 1289. _13.6¢F VIHT N-110 3g. 139g. _14.5gF 2400 13.99. 149g _‘15.99r IMR 4227 14.8 gr 158g" (16.99. H 4207 150g. 162g. _‘17.5aF. WIN 296 1699. 176g. (182g. —:18.9gr. 4110 Wor W79or 18.4or 18.998. BW incicates maximum load « use with caution 2.357 MAGNUM - HORNADY BULLETS [140 GRAIN BULLETS | GRAIN BULLETS SECTIONAL DENSITY: 0.157 DIAMETER: 0.357" #35740 HP-XTP B.C.: 0.169 C.O.L.: 1.590" VELOCITY (FPS-feet per second) POWDER 1150 1200 1250 1300 1350 1400 AANO.T 22. 10.397 10.7. AANO9 = ti2gr (116g. 120g. —*125gr 2400. 11.9 gf. 12.8 gr. 13.7 gr. 14.6 gr. MIHT N-110 . = 12.7 gr. 13.2 gr. 13.7 gr. 14.2 gr. a7 143 gn «15.39 HBB indicates maximum load « use with cautionReese wBPeeTewnFtwee SB S&S = & & -535/ IWLAGNUM - HORNADY BULLETS 158-160 GRAIN BULLETS #35780 FP-XTP SECTIONAL DENSITY: 0.177-0.179 DIAMETER: 0.357" #35750 HP-XTP B.C.: 0.206 C.O.L.: 1.590" #3572 CL-SIL B.C.: 0.181 VELOCITY (FPS-teet per second) 0.199 C.O.L.: 1.590" C.O.L.: 1.590" POWDER 1000) 1050 1100) 1150 1200 1250 ‘AANo.9 B7g. 101g. 106g. _11.0or. VIHTNATO Wi4gr (118g, —(123qr_ «tT gr 2400 OSo. W4or ‘124gr _19.39r 4227 W9g. 127g. —*1SSgr 14.396 IMR 4227 14g 131g. 19.89. WIN 296 124g. iator 1389. 1459. 15290 H110 17g. 188g 189g. -‘14.4or 158.0 9r VIHT N-120 42g. 1499. ‘15.6 gr I incicates maximum load « use with caution 16.0 gr. ered-357 MAGNUM - HORNADY BULLETS Faia Cel Sy SECTIONAL DENSITY: 0.202 DIAMETER: 0.357" #35771 HP-XTP #3577 CL-SIL B.C.: 0.230 C.O.L.: 1.590" B.C.: 0.232 C.O.L.: 1.590" VELOCITY (FPS-feet per second) POWDER 900 950 1000 1050 1100) 1150 10.1 gf VIHT N-110 10.5 9F. VIHT N-120 RETR eae GRAIN BULLETS SECTIONAL DENSITY: DIAMETE! #10078 FP-Cowboy B.C.: 0.127 C.O.L.: 1.450" VELOCITY (FPS-feet per second) POWDER 750 800 850 900 950 1000 Hod Clays 2.3 gt 299". 3.5 gt NITRO 100 2.4 gf 3.1 gr 3.9 gt. TITEGROUP 3.1 gr. 3.5 or. 4.0 gr. AMER SELECT 3.4 gr 37 gt 4.1 gr Unique 37 9. 4.0 or. 430. 4.6 gr 49 gr. HE indicates maximum load + use with caution ee eee ee ee ee= a -357 MAGNUM - HORNADY BULLETS 158 GRAIN SECTIONAL DENSITY: eae DIAMETER: #10408 SWC B.C.: 0.135 C.O.L.: 1.590" #10508 RN #10428 SWC-HP B.C.:0.159 C.O.L.: 1.590" B.C.:0.139 C.O.L.: 1.590" VELOCITY (FPS-feet per second) POWDER 700 750 800 850 900 950 2.9 gf. 3.3 gr 3.6 gr. 4.0 gr. ‘AMER SELECT HE indicates maximum load « use with caution357 MAGNUM - ITORNADY BULLETS (RIFLE DATA) = RIFLE: .........Rossi Model 92 BULLET DIAMETER: - 16", 1 in 16" Twist MAXIMUM C.O. . . .Hornady/Frontier MAX. CASE LEN! PRIMER: ..... Winchester WSP CASE TRIM LENGTH: .. -+-0,357" - 1.590" . 1.290" - 1.280" Es a certain appeal to the idea of reloading one cartridge for both rifle and pistol. A good many shooters have pur- chased a pair of Ruger 44 Magnums, the Super Blackhawk pistol and the Ruger Carbine, to simplify their reloading. Marlin, Browning and several other manufacturers have met this demand for 357 Magnum rifles and are producing lever-actions, pumps, and single shots for this “pistol cartridge.” The logic that developed a following for the “dual chambering strategy” is disdained by many others. Why, some have wondered, buy two firearms of the same chambering and thereby compromise the true shooting requirements a reloader may have? Why not sim- ply go for two different cartridges in two different firearms for two entirely different types of shooting? Why settle for being effective with one gun and only marginally effective with its counterpart? But wait; there are some real advantages of 357 Magnum cham- bered rifles. When chambering in a rifle, such as the lever-action Winchester Model 1892 we used in our tests, the 357 Magnum cartridge can produce enough energy to be marginally effective on light game out to 100 yards or so. The longer barrel of the rifle permits muzzle velocities up to 600 fps faster than those possible with 357 Magnum handguns. The muzzle energy difference between top rifle and pis- tol loads is an even more impressive 567 ft.-Ibs. With the Hornady 38 caliber (.357" diameter) 158 grain Hollow Point. 7Be ee ae & 8 Ce ee = we ea .357 MAGNUM - HORNADY BULLETS (RIFLE DATA) 1125 GRAIN BULLETS | SECTIONAL DENSITY: 0.140 DIAMETER: 0.357" #35710 HP/XTP #35730 FP/XTP B.C.: 0.151 C.O.L.: 1.590" B.C.: 0.148 C.O.L.: 1.590" VELOCITY (FPS-feet per second) POWDER 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000 WETNESS to oe HO; 10.4 gr. 12.2 gr. 14.0 gr. 15.8 gr. 17.6 gr. 12.69. 141g. ‘15.597. 13.49. 15.09. ‘16.7 gr 18.3 9F. PERG ae GRAIN BULLETS SECTIONAL DENSITY: 0.157 DIAMETER: 0.357" #35740-HP/XTP B.C.: 0.169 C.O.L.: 1.590" VELOCITY (FPS-feet per second) POWDER 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 VIRTN-A10 > 14gr 12.490 15.69. 17.0 gr. 16.09. 17.6gF. HB incicates maximum load « use with caution.357 MAGNUM - HORNADY BULLETS (RIFLE DATA) SECTIONAL DENSITY: 0.177-0.179 DIAMETER: 0.357" #3572 CL-SIL B.C.: 0.181 C.O.L.: 1.590" = a #35750 HP/XTP #35780 FP/XTP B.C.: 0.206 C.O.L.: 1.590" B.C.: 0.199 C.O.L.: 1.590" VELOCITY (FPS-feet per second) pownen _ia00~—~—~a00~=~=~—«400~=~—«0O == ~~ ANO.8 oa 06 ETN 2400 9.3 gf. WO4or 1159, 12.7 oF. 86 gr tg 1169. 13296 WIHT N-140 10.0 gf. Od. _ii7or 12.696. WIN 296 10.2 gf. W4g. 127g. 13.998. IMR 4227. 12.0 gr. 12991 19.89". ee ee ee ee ee ee 1180 GRAIN BULLETS | GRAIN BULLETS SECTIONAL DENSITY: 0.202 DIAMETER: 0.357" #35771 HP/XTP #3577 CI-SIL B.C.: 0.230 C.O.L.: 1.590" B.C.: 0.232 C.O.L.: 1.590" VELOCITY (FPS-feet per second) POWDER 1000) 1100 1200 1300 1400 1450 2400 7.2 gf. 8.4 gr. 9.6 gr. 10.8 gr. 12.0 gf. ‘AANO. 9, 8.4 gr 93 gr. VIHT N-110 87 gr O5g. 1039. ‘ttgr W110 7.9 96 Big. Wag. ‘11.6 g0 WIN 296 86 or. 98g. Mtg. 12.398 IMR 4227 2g. 11296 HE indicates maximum load « use with caution 9ea Bee Be Be HE a & BB Rea we .357 MAGNUM - HORNADY BULLETS (RIFLE DATA) 1140 GRAIN BULLETS | SECTIONAL DENSITY: 0.156 DIAMETER: 0.357" #10078 FP B.C.:0.127 C.0 1.450" VELOCITY (FPS-feet per second) POWDER 850 900 950 1000 1050 1100 TITEGROUP 2.8 or. 3.1 gr 3.4 gr. 37 or 4.0 gr HODG CLAYS 2.7 gr. 3.1 gr 3.5 gt. 3.8 gt AMER SELECT 3.2 or. 3.5 gr 3.8 gr 42 ar. NITRO 100 3.3 gr 3.6 gr 39 gt 4.1 gt 1158 GRAIN BULLETS | GRAIN BULLETS SECTIONAL DENSITY: 0.176 DIAMETER: 0.358" #10428 SWC-HP B.C.: 0.139 C.O.L.: 1.590" i we #10508 RN #10408 SWC B.C.: 0.159 C.O.L.: 1.590" VELOCITY (FPS-feet per second) POWDER 850 900 950 1000 1050 1100 TITEGROUP. 33 36 HODG CLAYS NITRO 100 AMERSELECT 3.4 37 4.0 Unique 37 44 a4 47 5.0 2.8 Hl indicates maximum load « use with caution 10NE Ot Ee DTS WON. ATA) The One You've Been Waiting For * Nosler’s Reloading Manual Number Four’ is the most complete volume on reloading ever. 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Box 671 Bend, Oregon 97709 ® s1371ng Handgun.357 MAGNUM - NOSLER BULLETS eveloped in 1935, the .357 Magnum hit its apex of popularity in the '70s among cops and remains a leading caliber choice (perhaps the most popular caliber choice) among civilian handgun enthusiasts and reloaders. With a 125-grain semi-jacketed hollow point loaded to 1,450 fps, one has the ultimate defensive handgun cartridge. Recoil, report, and muzzle blast are sharp, however. I carried such ammo for years in my duty .357s, and while I’m now issued a .45 auto, | still don’t feel under-gunned with a -3S7 Magnum loaded with these full-speed 125-grain hollow points. I still carry them in my backup gun on patrol, a Ruger SP-101 snubby. This and similar small- frame .357 snubs have given the cartridge a new lease on life. Be leery of heavy shooting with these high-pressure loads in smaller than .41-frame guns, however; they'll send a light duty .357 to the armorer for “tightening up” within a few hundred rounds. Though all manner of big game has been taken with the .357 revolver—l've killed deer and sheep with it out of sixguns myself—it’s light for anything bigger than a small whitetail deer. I prefer the .44 Magnum, and if hunting with the .357 today, would use a 180-grain bullet at 1,100 fps. Don't worry about the folklore that a .357 won't shoot a .38 cartridge as accurately as a revolver dedicated to the smaller caliber. I’ve won many tournaments shoot- ing .38s from .357s. In full Mag- num loading, a good 158-grain bullet at about 1,250 fps groups into 2.5 inches at 100 yards from my benchrested Colt Python with 2-7X Simmons scope. Easy to reload, extremely versatile in and of itself and extraordinarily versa- tile when you consider the built-in .38 Special option, and offering impeccable accuracy, the .357 Magnum also delivers an ideal “power profile” for certain applications This combination of attributes will make it a top choice of hand- gun experts well into the next century, Massad is the winner of several state and regional combat handgun championships and has been a cop for more than 20 years. He has been called the nation’s leading expert on defensive use of lethal force by police and civilians alike. 11me we .357 MAGNUM - NOSLER BULLETS RIFLE: CASE: PRIMER: Comments from the lab The .357 Magnum was at the time of its introduction the most power- ful revolver cartridge in existence. Today it falls well short of that mark, but is still a relatively powerful round, As noted by Massad, .38 Special ammunition can be safely and accur- ately fired through a .357 Mag. revolver, and is good for practice and plinking. When loading full-tilt .557 rounds, we have always had the best luck with slower powders like AA-No. 9, 2400, H 110, and W 296. In using these slow powders, a small pistol magnum primer and a heavy roll crimp are necessary to help achieve consistent ignition. We have had great results with the following procedure: * Seat the bullet to where you can just see the top edge of the cannelure. * Adjust your crimp so that the case mouth is deforming the ridges in the cannelure and biting clear to the bottom of the groove. We agree with Massad that the .357 Mag. is a bit light for use on big game, even with top end loads. With perfect shot placement it will get the job done, but there are other revolver cartridges better suited for big game hunting-357 MAGNUM - NOSLER BULLETS NOSE ge 125 Grain 1256 Hollow Point ‘Most Accurate Load Tested Batiste Coeficent 143 **Compressed Load Sectional Density 1140 Powder Charge Weight in Grains Muzzle Velocity (fps) Load Density Max. 8.6 SUAREMCIEEE 1520 ips 42% W 231 8.1 EMRE 1420 ips 39% 7.6° EERE 1320 ips 37% 800X Max. 10.7 ammaneamererrarcteme 1702 ips 52% (Most Accurate 10.2 ARPES MREEEE 1627 ips 49% eerie 9.7* ESSERE 1552 ioe 47% Max. 12.8 —EARGERRSDemnnemmmer 1741 1, 62% BLUE DOT 12.3 EEE ROE 1669 1.5 59% 1.8 RIT 1597 ip. 57% Max. 17.0 PCR RRCREEEE 18001, 82% 2400 16.5 EA rRERRRIE 1740 1.5 80% 16.0° I 1680 ips 11% May. \8.0° ARMIES 1710 ips 88% IMR 4227 175 EEE 1690 tps 85% 17.0 ARTE 1660 ps 83% MAX. 196 ERA ITRETS 1840 ip, 96% H110 191 TITY 1810 i, 93% 186° ET 1770 ips 91% Use Maximum Loads with CautionREE wee rePeewema ms BS S&S & .357 MAGNUM - NOSLER BULLETS NOSICF gems 150 Grain 150 Soft Foint ‘Most Accurate Load Tested Balistic Gosificient_.153 **Compressed Load Sectional Density 168 Powder ‘Charge Weight in Grains ‘Muzzle Velocity (fps) ‘Load Density Max. 10.8 aR 1492 ip 58% BLUE DOT 10.3 LAAN 1397 tps 55% 9.8" ARI 1302 tps 53% Max. 10.7* SAREE 1430 tps 57% HS7 10.2 RTS 1380 ips 55% 9.7 ET 1331 ips 52% AANo. 7 fax. 11.8° ERSTE 1453 ips 63% (Most Accurate 11.3 EAR 1398 ips 61% pomegr Tested) 10.8 EERRGARRRERIE 1343 fps 58% Max. 14.0 RE 1592 ps 75% AA-No. 9 13.5 SE AAaaNRMNORRETS 1557 ips 73% 13.0° SERRE 1521 tps 70% Max. 15.2 aca a eee 1700 ips 82% 2400 14.7 cee aaa REES 1690 1p: 79% 14.2 a 16801: 76% Max. 16.0 REI 1620 ips 86% H110 15.5 RES 1580 ips 83% 15.0° RARER 1540 tps 81% Max. 16.2" aOR ERRIES 1580 tps 87% IMR 4227 15.7 RET 1540 ips 84% 15.2 ETT 1503 tps 81% Use Maximum Loads with Caution 14.357 MAGNUM - NOSLER BULLETS Nosler es 158 Grain 58 g Hot Point “Most Accurate Load Tested Batiste Coeficiant 162 **Compressed Load Sectional Density ‘177 Powder Charge Weight in Grains Muzzle Velocity (fps) ‘Load Density Max. 7.9 RARER 1340 tps 45% SR 4756 74 AAS 1310 tos 42% 6.2 IT 1280 ips 39% Max. 8.7" Siiiicmaapeprommerormemeeere es 1448 ips 50% 800 X 5.2 EERE 1373 ips 47% 77 MRO 1298 ips 44% Max. 95 Ameen 1428 ips 55% AA-No. 5 91 MTT 13.43 1.5 52% 8.6" SAREE 1258 1s 49% AANo.7 Max. 11.2* SSAMMenmamaerormmes 1420 ps 64% (Most Accurate 10.7 EE MDARARRIT 13.40 ips 61% Powder Tested) 10.2 VAnTTER 1260 tps 58% Max. 12.3" RRMA 1520 ips 69% 2400 1.8 RRR REESE 1500 ips 65% 13 MEE 1480 ips 64% Max. 14.8° EARNER 1540 ips 84% W296 43 ENE 1530 is 81% 13.8 RTE 15201, 78% Max, 15.9" EAR 1490 ps 90% H110 15.4 ET 1470 ips 87% 14.9 LEAT 1460 1. 84% Use Maximum Loads with Caution 15 eae eee Sst st Be eset Ss es se Se SS SS ss &eee onsen Ben & & us me ee .357 MAGNUM - NOSLER BULLETS Nosier 180Grain igo g. Sithouette ‘Most Accurate Load Tested! Balistic Coeficient 210 **Compressed Load Sectional Density 202 Powder Charge Weight in Grains Muzzle Velocity (fps) Toad Density Max, 6.8 ineRRERRE 1103 tos 43% SR 4756 6.3 RERAEEED 1028 tps 40% 5.8" ERNE 953 ps 36% Max. 9.5 2 pemereRTEE 1300 ips 60% BLUE DOT 9.0 SRT 1210 ips 57% 5.5 IT 1120 ips 54% Max. 105 ae ReeCRET 1280 ips 66% AA-No. 7 10.0 SMPTE 1210 ips 63% 9S TT 1140 ips 60% Mox. 11.5 —_iiceiaenrnameemmmnETT ES 1380 i, 72% 2400 1.0 eee TTRS 1300 tps 69% 10.5 TTT 1220 tps 66% Mak. 12.2°* eae eR 1310 ips 77% AA-No. 9 1] or 1240 ios 74% 1.2 eA 1170 ips 71% 14227 Max. 13.0" nrearem 1259 ics 82% (Most Accurate 12.5 EER 1213 ips 79% Pepe eee 12.0 IT 1168 1s 76% Mx. 35 EE 1320 ips 85% H110 13.0 IT 1270 ips 82% 125 RTT 1223 1.5 79% Use Maximum Loads with Caution 16ae ew leila fom * ca) pels ent N oe pulls ary ale ease nh nH iw \4 When You Need ALL the Facts... The Sierra 4" Edition Reloading Manuals have the information you need. 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No matter vat brand of powder or bullet, no matter the caliber or condi- tions, the Bulletsmiths® can help you develop the load to suit your need. So don't be bashful, go ahead and give us a call. The Bulletsmiths?-357 MAGNUM - SIERRA BULLETS RLV M ET] as Test Specifications/ 0.357 Components Firearm Used: Colt MKIll Trooper Barrel Length: 6" Twist: 1 x 14" Case: Starline Trim-to Length: 1.285" Primer: CCI-550 0.379 1,290 Remarks: The .357 Magnum is the oldest and most popular of our modern magnum revolver cartridges. Introduced in 1935, the .357 Magnum is a logical extension of Smith & Wesson's .38/44 Outdoorsman and .38/44 Heavy Duty 0.440 revolvers. These massive N frame revolvers were designed to use a high pressure version of the standard .38 Special cartridge. Today, the high pres- sure .38 Special loads intended for these revolvers would be known as +P or +P+ loadings. In 1930, when they were introduced, they were marketed as 38/44 S&W Special cartridges. These should not be confused with the .38/40, which is a completely different cartridge altogether. While these high velocity loadings provided an increase in the capabilities of the .38 Special, the heavy revolvers chambered for them gave experimenters the added strength to push the cartridge even further. The .357 Magnum came about as a result of work done by Phil Sharpe, using extremely heavy loadings in a pair of .38/44 Outdoorsman revolvers. Sharpe, a respected gun writer of the period, had the chance to demonstrate the effectiveness of these loads during a hunting trip with Colonel Douglas B. Wesson, then vice-president of Smith & Wesson. While Sharpe modestly declined to take credit for the new cartridge, Col. Wesson was highly impressed. Plans were made to introduce a new revolver built around the new round, now known as the .357 Magnum. Winchester collaborated in this effort, producing a case some .135" longer than the .38 Special. The extra length was to prevent the magnum from being chambered in the older .38 Special revolvers, and was not intended to increase capacity. The .357 achieves its increased performance by a tremendous increase in operating pressure. At the time of its introduction, the .357 Magnum was the most powerful commer- cial cartridge ever chambered in a revolver, an honor it retained until being upstaged by the .44 Magnum some twenty years later. The .357 is a tremendously versatile cartridge. Today, it is one of the most popular choices as a duty round for police officers, as it offers an excellent balance of stopping power and controllable recoil. It has also gained a 1.590 MAXIMUM levee 17mB Se & Rewee SS He & es -357 MAGNUM - SIERRA BULLETS 357 Magnum continued respectable reputation as a hunting cartridge, being used for game as large as white tail deer. While the .357 is at its best with large charges of slow burn- ing powders, it is an easy cartridge to load for. Faster burning powders, such as Unique and 231 allow much milder loads to be used for practice and plink- ing. In addition to the lighter .357 Magnum loads, standard .38 Specials can be fired in any .357 revolver as well. The .357 is an excellent all-around car- tridge, and will undoubtedly remain with us for many years to come. #8300 .357" 110 gr. JHC Blitz C.O.A.L. 1.585" Powder!/Velocity~ 1250 1300-1350 1450__1500__1550 Bullseye 74 75 7.9 231 8.0 8.4 8.8 AA-No. 2 75, 7.9 8.3 Unique 7.5 8.3 94 10.8) AA-No. 5 10.4 10.9 14.4 Herco 9.8 10.6 11.4 12.2 13.0 AA-No. 7. 134 13.9 144 Biue Dot 135 145 15.4 AA-No. 9 15.9 17.5 19.1 2400 18.2 18.7 19.3 Vint N110 137 143 148 15.4 15.9 16.5 ‘17.0 H110 185 18.9 19.3 19.7 20.4 296 21.0 21.7 22.4 Energy/t.Ibs. 382413 445 479513 549587 Powder Grains Velocity —*Ft. Ibs. Accuracy Load Unique 9.8 1400 479 Hunting Load H110 19.7 1500 549 INDICATES MAJ0MUM LOAD = USE CAUTION LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED. 18.357 MAGNUM - SIERRA BULLETS 357 PET TT] Pr | #8310 .357" 125 gr. JSP C.O.A.L. 1.585" #8320 .357" 125 gr. JHC C.O.A.L. 1.585" Powder!/Velocity~ 1200 __1250__1300 13501400 ~—=«1450_~—_—*1500 Bullseye 7.4 79 8.3 231 8.1 8.5 8.9 AA-No. 2 7.4 78 8.2 Unique 76882 67 93 AA-No. 5 10.5 11.0 11.5 Herco 9.6 10.6 11.5 AA-No. 7. 12.5 13.1 13.7 Blue Dot 13.2 13.8 14.4 14.9 AA-No. 9 15.5 16.3 17.1 17.9 2400 16.2 16.9 17.6 18.3 19.0 Vit N110. 13.1 13.6 14.2 14.7 15.3 35.8 16.4 H110 17.6 18.4 19.1 296 18.6 19.3 20.0 2 Energy/tt.ibs. 400 434 469 506 544 624 Powder Grains Velocity Ft. Ibs. Accuracy Load AA-No. 7 13.1 1300 469 Hunting Load 296 20.7 1450 583 INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE CAUTION LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED. 19wameE FRB eee we Se we & & we ea m -357 MAGNUM - SIERRA BULLETS 357 Magnum POL #8325 .357" 140 gr. JHC C.O.A.L. 1.585" Powder!/Velocity~ 1150 120012501300 —1350 Bullseye 75 7.8 231 8.0 35 ‘AA-No. 2 75 Unique 82 3.0 ‘AA-No. 5 10.0 10.8 Herco 8.6 95 ‘AA-No. 7 11.5 12.7 Biue Dot 44 12.4 AA-No. 9 12.8 2400 155 162 (16.8 Vint N110 122128 (13.4 14,7 H110 176 183 ‘189 296 179 185 19.1 «19:8 Energy/tt.lbs. ait 448 486 525566 Powder Grains Velocity _—Ft. Ibs. AccuracyLoad Blue Dot = 12.4 1250 486 Hunting Load 296 19.1 1300 525 INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE CAUTION LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED. 20.357 MAGNUM - SIERRA BULLETS J RLY | Magnum POT #8360 .357" 158 gr. JHC C.O.A.L. 1.585" #8340 .357" 158 gr. JSP C.O.A.L. 1.585" Powder!/Velocity~- 1050 _1100__1150__-1200_1250 Bullseye 6.2 67 72 231 7.0 74 7 ‘AA-No. 2 6.6 7A q Unique 77 3.2 ‘AA-No. 5 8.9 9.4 $3 Herco 7.8 84 35 a ‘AA-No. 7 40.24 10:87. 11.4.) 420 1 Biue Dot 116 121126 ‘AA-No. 9 127.194 "4141 2400 14.0 15.0 1 Vint N10 VIBE 2120122) 74245 7127, ]] H110 13.3148 16.3 296 15.9 16.6 17.3 Energy/tt.ibs. 387424 464 505 548 n Powder Grains Velocity _—Ft. Ibs. a Accuracy Load AA-No.7 11.4 1150 464 Hunting Load Hito 16.3 1250 548 fl a INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD = USE CAUTION LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED. Gs Es eo Es 21RD ewe we eBeeEF He eEFe ee Ee Ee & & .357 MAGNUM - SIERRA BULLETS 357 PET UT Pa TTT} #8365 .357" 170 gr. JHC ai C.O.A.L. 1.585" #8350 .357" 170 gr. FMJ Match BS C.O.A.L. 1.585" Powder!/Velocity—- 850 900 950 1000 1050 1100 Unique 5.8 6.1 6.4 6.7 7.0 AA-No. 5 7.3 7.8 8.3 8.7 94 Herco. 6.1 6.5 6.9 7.3 77 AA-No. 7. 8.8 9.6 10.4 41.2 Blue Dot 9.6 10.3 AA-No. 9 11.0 12.0 13.0 2400 13.1 13.9 Viht N110 10.3 10.5 10.7, 10.9 Vit 11.3 H110 13.6 14.3 14.9 296 14.5 15.0 15.5 IMR-4227 14.5 15.1 15.6 Energy/ft.lbs. 273 306 341 377 416 457 Powder Grains Velocity Ft. Ibs. Accuracy Load Herco 73 1000 377 Hunting Load AA-No. 3 13.0 1100 457 #8370 .357" 180 gr. FPJ Match C.O.A.L. 1.585" Powder! /Velocity-- 800 850 900 950 1000___ 1050 Unique 5.2 5.6 6.0 6.3 6.6 AA-No. 5 71 75 79 8.3 8.7 Herco 5.9 64 6.4 6.7 7.0 7.2 ‘AA-No. 7, 94 9.6 10.1 10.6 Blue Dot 74 77 8.0 8.3 8.6 8.8 ‘AA-No. 9 10.8 11.4 12.0 12.6 2400 10.1 10.8 11.5 Vint N110) 10.1 10.3 10.5 10.7 10.9 44 H110 10.6 11.4 12.1 12.8 296 12.0 12.7 13.4 IMR-4227 13.3 13.8 14.2 Energy/ft.lbs. 256 289 324 361 400 441 Powder Grains Velocity —Ft. Ibs. Accuracy Load Blue Dot 8.0 900 324 Hunting Load 296 13.4 1050 441 INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD ~ USE CAUTION LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED. 22-357 MAGNUM - SIERRA BULLETS 0.379 used in order to avoid primer detonation in the magazine. EME Test Specifications/ 0.357 Components Firearm Used: Marlin Model 1894 Barrel Length: 18 1/2" Twist: 1 x 16" Case: Starline Trim-to Length: 1.285" Primer: CCI-550 Remarks: While attempting to produce extremely high velocities in the 38 Special during the 1930s, Phil Sharpe and Col. D. B. Wesson recognized the need to increase pressures consider- ably higher than had been previously loaded. This brought the development of the 357 Magnum. At the time of its introduction, the 357 Magnum was the most powerful commercial handgun Cartridge in the world. While this awesome reputation has been eclipsed by newer developments, the 357 is still a very effective and useful cartridge. Although it was never originally intended for use in rifles, the cartridge has nevertheless found a home in lever-action carbines. These little rifles are handy, light and genuinely fun to shoot. As an added convenience, they also handle 38 Special cartridges. The 357 Magnum has proven to be an excellent cartridge for whitetail deer at short range. When hunting in heavy cover where the shots come close and fast, the light weight and good handling qualities of a lever action carbine are in their best element. For those shooters who have trouble handling the recoil of a full-sized 30-30 or 35 Remington, the 357 may be a suitable alternative, as long as shots are placed perfectly. With proper bullet selection, the 357 Magnum will also serve quite well as a small game round. Loading for the 357 Magnum in a rifle calls for slow burning powders. We had our best results with Hodgdon's H110 and Winchester’s 296, but any of the slower numbers, such as Accurate’s No. 9 and Hercules 2400 are worth experimentation. The bullet selection available in the 357 bore size Qives this combination a tremendous degree of versatility. Sierra's 110 and 125 grain bullets give outstanding results for pests and plinking. The JHC designs of 140 to 170 grains are well suited to deer and other thin-skinned big game. When using heavy charges of slow-burning powders, magnum primers and a firm crimp are strongly recommended for best ignition, velocity and accuracy. For rifles with tubular magazines, the 170 grain round-nose FMJ must not be ee FF : clea [is oso aes MAXIMUM 0.440 23.357 MAGNUM - SIERRA BULLETS 357 Magnum continues #8300 .357" 110 gr. JHC Blitz C.O.A.L. 1.585" Powder |/Velox 1600__1700__1800__1900__2000_—-2100__—~2200 Titegroup 7A 7.3 231 80 86 92 Zip T7183 8.9 ‘AA-No. 5 106113 12.0 Unique 84 9.4 97 10.4 Universal Clays 78 33 Vint 3N37 9.6 10.2 ‘AA-No. 7 136 14.3 True Blue 95 10.9 4m Vint N350 90 98 10.6 Blue Dot 121 127 1322138 ~—144 14.9 (155 2400 145 155 164 (17.4 ~—~‘18.3 Vint N140 144152 159 (167 (17.4 —*18.2 Hi10 182201 22.0 296 193 206 21.9 Energy/ft.lbs. 625706 791 ~—=S881_—S—977~—S—C«dN077_~——=«*N. 182 Powder Grains Velocity ~—‘Ft. Ibs. AccuracyLoad True Sue 11.1 1800 791 Hunting Load 236 213 2200 1182 INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD ~ USE CAUTION LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED. (RIFLE DATA) mua eee HeeaeFt ewe Se eS & & ae 24 | saa |-357 MAGNUM - SIERRA BULLETS 357 Magnum continues #8310 .357" 125 gr. JSP C.O.A.L. 1.585" #8320 .357" 125 gr. JHC C.O.A.L. 1.585" Powderi/Velocity- 1500 __1600__1700__1800__1900__ 2000 _2100 Titegroup 74 231 75 84 33 ‘AA-No. 5: 92 10.0 10.8 Unique ZT. 8.4 2 Power Pistol 83 a ‘AA-No. 7 12.2 13.1 3 True Blue 94 10.1 ts Vint N350_ 88 * Vint 3N38 97 10.4 14.4 Blue Dot W440 11.8 124 13.1137 ta Enforcer 148157 13.8 2400 13.8 14.7 Vit N110 13.3 14.1 14.9 15.7 16.5 i7.3 H110 17.5 19.3 296 18.0 19.2 20.4 Energy/ft.lbs. 624710802899 —«1002~—=«d1M0~—=*d 22 Powder Grains Velocity ‘Ft. Ibs. ‘Accuracy Load 1800 899 Hunting Load 2100 1224 INE! = Ma.ciMUM LOAD - USE CAUTION LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED. (RIFLE DATA) ee 2 Se ee & = se-357 MAGNUM - SIERRA BULLETS | 3 | Magnum POLL) #8325 .357" 140 gr. JHC C.O.A.L. 1.585" Powder!/Velocity~ 1400 1500 __1600__1700 180019002000 Titegroup Gas 70 77 231 73 278, Zip 68 7.6 8.3 Unique 7.09.0 Power Pistol 76 8.2 ‘AA-No. 7 110 119 (12.7 True Blue a5 92 98 Vint N350_ B20 89 95 Viht 3N38. 9310.0 10.6 Blue Dot 108 44.1 11.4 AA-No. 9 12.6 13.2 13.8 14.4 Enforcer 128 136 143151 ‘15.8 2400 127 13.7 14.6 Vint N140) 127133139145 £ E c c 4 C [ Hi10 170 11192 c a c i 4 C C 296 175185 19.5 Energy/ft.ibs. 609 699796898 100711221243 Powder Grains Velocity —Ftt. Ibs. 1500 699 1900 1122 Accuracy Load Power Fisto! Hunting Load Enforcer INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE CAUTION LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED. (RIFLE DATA) 26-357 MAGNUM - SIERRA BULLETS 357 PUTT] Pe #8360 .357" 158 gr. JHC C.O.A.L. 1.585" #8340 .357" 158 gr. JSP C.O.A.L. 1.585" Powderi/Velocity~_1300__1400__1500__1600__1700__—1750__—_1800 Titegroup 6.1 72 Zip 6.6 7.4 Unique 7A 3.0 Power Pistol 70 7.6 = BA Herco 74 -§2.-* 90 ‘AA-No.7 102109 115 12.2 True Blue a0 87 9.4 Vint N350 78 8.5 Vint 3N38. 86:22 -92.2- 97 10.3 Biue Dot 10.0 10.6 11.2 ‘AA-No. 9 13.0 13.9 Enforcer 11.6 125 134143148 (15.2 2400 12.1 13.02% 43:9 Vint N110 M6124 13:2 14.0 Hi10 135 144 153158 16.2 296 150 16.0 165 17.0 Energy/ft.lbs. $93 6877898981014 ~—«1074~—~«1136 Powder Grains_—Velocity Ft. Ibs. Accuracy Load TrueBlue 9.4 1500 789 Hunting Load 296 16.5 1750 1074 INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD ~ USE CAUTION LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED. (RIFLE DATA) 27 eg “= ee EF & fe = eo oe a aSRem HmeHewe Ee eFqgeieieEe FF & @& a | ie} .357 MAGNUM - SIERRA BULLETS RLY | eT TTT] POT | #8365 .357" 170 gr. JHC C.O.A.L. 1.585" Powder! /Velocity~ 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1650 Titegroup 5.6 a Zip 5.9 33 Power Pistol 6.4 TA Herco 6.8 3 ‘AA-No. 7 94 10.1 id True Blue 7.4 8.2 Vint N350_ 7.3 7.9 Vint 3N38 7.9 8.6 3.3 Blue Dot a7 9.4 10.8 ‘AA-No. 9 14.0 12.6 Enforcer 10.5 125 135 14.0 2400 14.7 4307 Viht N110) 10.3 11.2 12.9 2 H110 14.2 15.1 15.5 296 14.2 15.0 15.4 Energy/ft.Ibs. 543 638 740 849 966, 4027 Powder Grains Velocity _—*Ft. Ibs. Accuracy Load itt 3 a 1400 740 Hunting Load H110 15.1 1600 966 INDICATES MAA'MUM O80 - USE CAUTION LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED. (RIFLE DATA) 28.357 MAGNUM - SIERRA BULLETS 357 PET TTT PPLE #8370 .357" 180 gr. FPJ Match C.O.A.L. 1.565" Powderi/Velocity~ 1100 1200-1300 1350_—«1400 qe HS EF Zip 64 6.9 Power Pistol 6.9 7.4 Herco 6.8 72 ‘AA-No. 7 94 10.2 10.6 True Biue 79 3.4 Vint N35O 76 84 Vit 3N38 8.0 86 92 35 i Blue Dot 87 9.3 9.9 10.2 10.5 ‘AA-No. 9 102" 41a s1i(ee 5.123 Enforcer 10,9. AU7” 2424 1B 2400 107. 41st) 19, | Vint N110 101108 115 119 ~~—«*12.2 Hi10 11-9429. Anza 296 ct ee ee) Energy/ft.ibs. 483 S75 675728783 l Powder Grains Velocity _—Ft. Ibs. AccuracyLoad Enforcer 12.1 1350 728 Hunting Load Enforcer 12.5 1400 783 | INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD ~ USE CAUTION LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED. (RIFLE DATA) = = 2 > E32Ea az ea epSPEER'HAS A MORE POTENT RECIPE FOR PUNCH. JACKET oF ena! Ton nEcinpce exran’ DoumLe-swaceo For rich MOLTEN 1.5% ANTIMONY UEka ts pouneD INTO JACKET, UNIPrING CONE AND JACKET, Weave sAcneT is 45.6% ig DULLEY oneare! INGTH AND WEIGHT RETENTION DURING IMPACT JHE wpnoven ouLLer. The secret of its success— Hot-Cor.™ Our own spe- . cial process that injects molten lead into the jacket, rather than forcing in a cold lead slug. The result: 3 greater expansion and weight allisne fesratem retention than conventional “cold core" bullets. With deadly accuracy and consistency. Shot after shot after shot. YOUR SHOOTING PARTNER. CCI*SPEER + RCBS*OUTERS* WEAVER-55/ MAGNUM - SPEER BULLETS The 357 Magnum was introduced in 1935 as the result of Smith & Wesson’ extensive research with high-performance 38 Special loads. Much of this interest was stimu- lated by Elmer Keith and Phil Sharpe, who found that heavy charges of quick-burning rifle powders in a 38 case could achieve significant increases in velocity and game performance. Major D.B Wesson wisely noted that a 38 Special cartridge loaded to very high pressures would be a severe hazard if accidentally fired in one of the lighter frame 38 Special revolvers. To avoid this, he designed a new cartridge that was physically identical to the 38 Special except for case length. The extra .135" of case prevented the new cartridge from chambering in 38 Special revolvers. Thus was born the first “Mag- num” handgun cartridge. The original Smith & Wesson 357 revolver was a high-grade model made with special steel and careful fitting to handle the new cartridge. Within a year, Colt chambered their massive New Service and Shooting Master revolvers for the 357 Magnum. An added advantage of owning a 357 Magnum revolver is that 38 Special ammunition may be used for practice. The popularity of the 357 didn’t take off until after the Korean War when Smith & Wesson and Colt both introduced lighter, less expensive revolvers. However, factory 357 Magnum ammunition was loaded with only 158 grain lead bullets until the late 1960's when jacketed bullets appeared. The soft lead bullets always caused severe barrel leading, so jacketed projec- tiles were a welcome improvement. Today's handloader has an excellent selection of bullets. Speer's 110 grain JHP at high velocity is an impressive varmint bullet. The 125 30 grain Gold Dot HP offers excellent expansion and better penetration. The 140 grain JHP is excellent for defense. It produces less recoil than the 158 grain bullets, yet still offers adequate penetration. For hunting smaller deer species, the 158 grain Gold Dot HP and the 158 JSP are both good choices. Some states have minimum muzzle or downrange energy requirements for handgun hunting that may eliminate the 357 Magnum from consideration. Check with your local game department for applicable regula tions. The 158 grain lead semi- wadcutters, both in solid and hollow point form, make good practice and target loads. To avoid leading, we recommend limiting velocities to around 1000 feet/sec. Slow-burning pistol powders require a heavy roll crimp to insure proper ignition. Use Magnum primers only when they are specified in the data. We found the new VihtaVuori N110 to be an excellent 357 Magnum propellant with standard CCI primers. We developed new data with Alliant TechSystems (formerly Hercules) 2400 propellant. Changing from Magnum to standard primers significantly improved i its perfor- mance compared to the data in the Speer Manual #12. Do not use Magnum primers with the 2400 or Viht. N110 loads shown here or high pressures will result. The industry maximum average pressure for the 357 Magnum is 35,000 psi. These loads do not exceed that level.-357 MAGNUM - SPEER BULLETS 0.4400 in, (1.18 mm] 0.3790 in. (9.65 mm] Lt era oS jn. [1.52 mm) 1 Max, Case Length: 1.290" Test Firearm: Smith & Wesson Model 19 Trim-to Length: 1.260" Case: Speer Max. Cart. Length: 1.590" Primers: CCI 500, 550 RCBS Shellholder: Barrel Length: 6" Twist: 1-18.75" Sect. Density .176 Ballistic Coefficient C.O.L. Tested At ‘Speer Part No. Powder___W.Grs._Mzi.Vol. jPowder _WL.Grs.__MzlVel.Powder Wi. Grs.__MzL.Vel. 1034 5.0 1002 4.8 939 Unique 970 |700-X__ 4.5904 |Bullseye 43 848 Notes: Bold print denotes maximum loads. The above loads are not at maximum pressure, but were held to 1000 fps. to reduce barrel leading a4-357 MAGNUM - SPEER BULLETS .357" Dia. 110 Grain Sect. Density .123 Ballistic Coefficient COL. Tested At ‘Speer Part No. Powder___Wt.Grs._MzL.Vel. Powder Wi.Grs._MzLVel., Powder WL Grs,_Mal.Vel 21.0C 1693 97 1447 9.0 1359 Vint. H. N110__ 19.0 1557 |Unique 85 1284 |yniversal 8.0 1264 16.0 1680 [V.. 10.8 1433 14.4 1341 Blue Dot 14.0 1548 |3n37 HS-7* 125 1182 19.5 1670 12.0 1330 2400175 __ 1535 |Bullseye 7.8 #5 10.8 1246 1451 8.0 1366 9.5 1319 Power Pistol 95 1326|700-x 7.01208 Jo34 85 1231 +357" Dia. 125 Grain |<38" Sect. Density .140 | “SP Balistic Coetfcient | 0.140 0.135 C.O.L. Tested At 1.575" 1.580" | 1.575" [= ‘SpecrPartNo.| 4011 | 4012 | 4013 Fe Powder __Wt.Grs._MzLVel.jPowder___Wt.Grs._Mzl.Vel. Powder___WiGrs._MzLVel Vint. 17.8 1443 13.0 1333 Vint. 10.2 1180 N110__ 168 1410 |Blue Dot 11.5 1252 |3n37 9.0 1035 17.5 1409 20.0 1282 13.3 1169 2400 165 1335 |H110* 180 1154|HS-7* 77.8 1052 — 10.5 134: 14.1 1 3 Power 105 1245] aa 6 1238 83 1168 Pistol 9.5 1273 |#9 12.6 1119 |234 7.6 1129 9.6 1343 Vint. 10.0 1226 AA 13.5 1134 Unique 86 1259 |N350 9.0 1097 |z7 12.0 1045 20.3 1336 H 8.2 1200 11.3 1124 296* 18.3 1188 |Universal_ 7-5 1148|HS-6* 10.0 1009 Notes: Bold print denotes maximum loads. They should be used with caution * CCI Magnum Primer used with this powder. 32 (C= Compressed Load | | | | | | | | | |-357 MAGNUM - SPEER BULLETS -357" Dia. NOTE: The .357* 146 gr. JHP-SWC may be used with these powders by ‘reducing the maximum charges by one grain. 140 Gri Sect. Density .157 Ballistic Coetficient 0.152 COL, Testea at | 1.590" ‘Speer Part No.| 4203 Powder Wi.Grs._Maz.Vel.Powser__WI.Grs._MzLVel.yPowder__Wt.Grs,_MzL.Vel. 18.0 1367 15.1 1298 8.0 1185 296" 17.0 1327 |zqn0—13.1_—*1219 [Unique 7.21086 Va 1521365 | wer 251288 | ay 10.2 1187 N110 142 1255 |Pistol 8.5 1193 | #5 94 1111 17.2 1352 [ay 14.0 1266 11.9 1179 H110* 162 1323 |¥9 13.0 1213|HS-7* 10.7 1041 | 11.5 13247 44 12.1 1238 98 1142 ) Blue Dot 10.3 1234 |47 11.1 1144]HS-6* 8.8 1005 | ua 19.2¢ 1298 | 1195 71 1105 4227. 172 ~—*1153 |N350 81 1078 }234 63 978 Notes: Bold print denotes maximum loads. They should be used with caution. * CCI Magnum Primer used with this powder. C= Compressed Load 33235/ WIAGNUM - OF EEK DULLED Note: The .357" 160 gr. JSP-SWC may be used with these loads by teducing the maximum charges by one grain. .357" Dia. - —— 158 Grain 238% Sect. Density .177 USP Ballistic Coeticient 0.150 C.O.L. Tested At 1.570" [Speer PanNo.| 4207 42i1_ | 4215 4217 Powder __WL.Grs._MzL\Vel.yPowder__WL.Grs._MzVel.yPowder__Wt. Grs._Mzl.Vel.y 14.8 1265] 44 10.0 1152 [ine 86 1072 | 2400 13.8 1128 a5 9.0 1032 |N350 7.7 958 Vint. 15.0 1253, 171140 11.0 1041 N110 13.5 1102 |#7 10.5 1015|HS-7* 9.9 895 15.5 1217 | a, 13.7 1136 9.7 1040 Hi10* 139 1151 |#9 123 1052|HS-6* 87 925 10.2 1188 | yp 17.0 1126 1040 Blue Dot 9.0 1049|4297 15.0 1003 |Unique 69 978 14.7 (1185 8.5 1078 7.3 1015 Power H. 296* 13.2 1089 |Pistol 7-5 963 |Universal 6:5 904 Notes: Bold print denotes maximum loads. They should be used with caution. C= Compressed Load * CCI Magnum Primer used with this powder. SHOOTER 34“ section). The “and the: ‘velocities from .357 MAGNUM - SPEER BULLETS (RIFLE A\tthough developed as a handgun cartridge, the 357 Magnum is seeing increased use as a rifle cartridge. It is simply a modern version of the old concept of having a rifle and sidearm use the same cartridge. In the latter part of the 19th Century, Winchester and Colt sold quite a few 32-20, 38-40 and 44-40 rifles and revolvers to shooters who found this idea important. Not long after the 357 was introduced, custom gunsmiths started converting Model 1892 Winchesters to fire the new cartridge. In 1979, Marlin reintro- duced its classic 1894 carbine as the Model 94, chambered for the 357 Magnum. Rossi and Browning have produced Winchester Model 92 replicas in this caliber and Ruger made a limited production run of 357 Magnum No. 1 single-shot rifles a few years ago. As arifle cartridge, the 357 has worked reasonably well within its limits. Although their trajectory isn’t as flat as a hee apeel 32-20, the heavier .357" bullets deliver more energy. It is nearly as powerful as the obsolete 351 Winchester self-loader cartridge. With 125 grain hollow points, the 357 is effective on varmints out to 100 yards. The 357 carbine can also be used for small for the RCB Si 147 a “cartridge le -range for 35 DATA) whitetail deer with heavier bullets if the range is under 100 yards. For deer hunting, we recommend the 158 grain jacketed soft point. Hollow point bullets, designed for optimum expansion in the 1000- 1300 foot/sec velocity range, can csise shallow? wounds op deer ar rifle velocities. Rifle loads for the 357 Magnum are held to the normal industry pressure of 35,000 psi. Special Notes 357 Magnum Rifles: + Never attempt to use any pointed or full-jacketed bullets in lever-action rifles with tubular magazines. + All lever-action 357 Magnum rifles have bolts which lock at the reat. This allows the bolt to spring slightly during firing, stretching the case. Use only new or once-fired cases for maximum loads. * Do NOT USE LOADS LESS THAN THE MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN. SMALL CHARGES OF POWDER MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT TO PUSH A JACKETED BULLET DOWN AN 18 INCH BARREL AND A DANGEROUS BORE OBSTRUCTION MAY RESULT.-357 MAGNUM - SPEER BULLETS 0.4400 in, (1118 mm] 23790 in. (9.63 mm] | L 11.2900 in. (32.77 mm] 0.0600 in. [1.52 mm] Max. Case Length: 1.290" Test Firearm: Marlin M1894 Trim-to Length: 1.280" Case: Speer Max. Cart. Length: 1.590" Primers: CC! 500, 550 RCBS Shellholder: #6 Comments: Carefully read alll text for this cartridge. Barrel Length: 18° Twist: 1-16" .357" Dia. 110 Grain Sect. Density 123 [ante Cootteion [cou Testea at Speer Part No. Powir _Wi.Gre._MziVol| Powder _W..Gre._MzLVel {Power __WGre. _M'Val oe, 21.0C 2467 23.0C 2321 19.5 2291 N110 19.0 2331 |ag6* 2.02131 |agn0 17.5 2088 23.06 2353, 16.0 2317 14.4 1926 H110* 21.0 2218 |Blue Dot 14.0 2188 |HS-7* 125 1703 Notes: Bold print denotes maximum loads. They should be used with caution. C= Compressed Load * CCI Magnum Primer used with this powder. (RIFLE DATA) 36.357 MAGNUM - SPEER BULLETS +357" Dia. 125 Grain Sect. Density .140 Hi 0.135 | Ballistic Goetfcient | 0.140 | 0.140 Cou Testeaat] 1.575" | 1.580" | 1.575" ‘Speer Part No. 4013 Powder __Wt.Grs. ise tot Wi.Grs. _M2iVel., Powder __Wt.Grs,_MzL.Vel, 20.06 2125 |. 17.8 2042 13.0 1916 H110* 180 19231N110 168 1942|BiueDot115 1729 20.36 2125 1752019 |, 13.5 1770 296* 183 ~—:1938 2400 = 16.5 «1851 | uz 12.0 1588 +357" Dia. — 140 Gr: A Sect. Density 157 Balistic Coefficient COL. Tested At Speer PartNo. Powder __Wi.Grs._Mzl\Vel Powder WiGrs. _MaLVely 18.0C 296* 17.0 1819 |H440* 162 1731 |oqo9 = 13.1_~—«1683 IMR 19.20 1882 [yin 152 1795 | 4, 14.0 1677 4227. 172 ~=«1672|N110_ —«-14.2~—«*1695 |xg 13.0 1549 Notes: * CCI Magnum Primer used with this powder. Bold print denotes maximum loads. They should be used with caution (RIFLE DATA) 37 C= Compressed Load a.357 MAGNUM - SPEER BULLETS (RIFLE DATA) 158 Grain Sect. Density .177 | Ballistic Coatficient 0.168 GOL Tested At 1.575" ‘Speer Part No. 4215, Powder ___WtGrs._Mz.Vel. Powder__WI.Grs._MzLVel.j Powder___Wt.Grs._MzLVel. Viht 15.0 1738 14.8 1628 14.7 1564 N110_ 135 1564 |o400 «= 13.8 1527 Jogg* = 13.2—«*1341 15.5 1648 [inp 17.0C 1588 | a, 13.7 1551 H110* 139 1473/4297 —15.0_—«1397 4g 123° 1353 Notes: Bold print denotes maximum loads. They should be used with caution. _C = Comprassed Load * CCI Magnum Primer used with this powder. SHOOTER'S LOGFeatures Qwik-Disconnect Turret System, Our popular Expert Kit is now even better since we upgraded to the versatile 'T-MAG Press. Combines the speed of a turret press with the strength and ease of compound leverage. Accepts all std. 7/8" x 14 dies. Removable turret holds up to 6 dies for easy set-up and storage. ‘This Kit combines everything “needed to load quality pistol or rifle ammunition ex- cept the components. Available with ‘or without a die set. 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Components: The reader should bear in mind that the components listed are not of Lyman manufacture. Therefore, it is impossible that production changes affecting ballistic performance can occur at any time without our knowledge. If there is ever a question as to the correctness of the component specified, write to its manufacturer. Starting Load: It is essential that the reader begin with the suggested weight of powder listed in this bracket and work up slowly (following load development precautions) to his best performing load. The novice should use only the “starting load” for a period of time until he builds confidence and experience. Never decrease this charge as an increase in pressure could be encountered. Maximum Load: All loads which are listed as maximum were tested and classified as maximum by our technicians in accordance with our laboratory standards. Under no circumstances should these loads be exceeded, nor should they be quickly accepted by the reader as a safe working maximum for his particular rifle or pistol. Many reloaders misinterpret the meaning of the "maximum load." They wrongly assume that if a high pressure load proved safe in a test laboratory then it is equally safe under any and all conditions. This is not irue. The reader must start with the “starting load” and work up his load carefully. Working with his particular firearm and component combination, he may encounter signs of excess pressure before he reaches the maximum charge listed. ‘The technician classifies a load as maximum after carefully considering many aspects of its ballistic performance. The maximum average pressure of the load is not the only criteria. Often a load having an acceptable maximum average pressure will be rejected (or reduced) due to its erratic Performance. Accuracy must also be considered, particularly when dealing with cast lead alloy bullets. In all instances, the maximum listing represents what our technicians consider to be the maximum working combination for the bullet, powder and caliber listed. These loads do not exceed SAAMI standards. Accuracy Loads: When a load is noted as such in the data tables Proper, it means that the given combination of components produced the most uniform internal ballistics of any load tested utilizing that particular bullet design. 39 mem mH Em ae =) -357 MAGNUM - LYMAN BULLETS Unless noted in “Comments,” the accuracy load was not fired at targets. The load, however, does have a high potential—assuming all external factors are optimun—for producing outstanding accuracy since uniform internal ballistics are critical to accuracy on target. You cannot have one without the other. Test Parameters: Velocities shown were taken at fifteen fect and not corrected to the muzzle. Each test string began with a clean dry barrel and consisted of ten shots. Loads exhibiting erratic internal ballistics were not persued. We had no problem with leading in any of our testing. Bullets: Bullet numbers are listed in the introductory specifications for each cartridge and in the headline above the appropriate data block—along with an illustration of that particular bullet. Please note these bullets are artists’ rendering. Comparing your bullet against the drawing could reveal minor differences. Furthermore, minor changes are sometimes made to bullets. These drawings, which appear throughout the data sections, are for general reference only and are not intended to be a precise representation. Bullet alloy is noted as is the exact weight of cach tested bullet. Not all cast bullets within a given caliber are intended to perform equally. We have used them in the most appropriate chamberings. Powders: We have limited our testing to those powders which are manufactured in the United States and which are readily available to the consumer. The following brands are listed: Dupont (now IMR), Winchester, Hercules, Alcan, Hodgdon and Gearhart-Owen. Compressed Loads: All compressed loads are indicated with a +. Depending upon the volume of the specific cartridge case used by the reader, he may, or may not, have difficulty starting bullets in such loads. If the bullet will not start, reduce the load sufficiently so that 1/10" of space remains in the case neck, Start the bullet into the case and use whatever additional pressure is required to fully scat the bullet. Failure to comply could result in a bulged case. Filler Wads: Dacron filler wads in the form of 1/4-inch thick batting were used in conjunction with cast bullet loads, where indicated. This material can be purchased in most yard-goods stores. It should be cut into squares, which seal the case. When developing a load, if a wad is desired, its should be used from the beginning as the charge weight is increased. It should never be added as an afterthought, once a maximum load has been established, since its presence could result in a pressure increase of 2,000 CUP or more. 40.357 MAGNUM - LYMAN BULLETS COMMENTS: Never use 357 Magnum Loads in 38 Special cases as very dangerous pressure will result. Handguns can vary in groove diameter and itis wise to slug your barrel before sizing cast bullets. In order to maintain a maximum overall cartridge length of 1.590”, it is sometimes necessary to crimp cast bullets on the forward edge of the first driving band. When using half jacketed bullets velocities must be kept above 750 fps. to prevent bullet jackets from becoming lodged in the barrel (the lead cores may exit the muzzle and strike the target). To crimp half jacket bullets, form the crimp at the junction of the Jacket and exposed lead nose. For target (mid-range) loads we recommend bullet #358495 with the suggested starting grains load. Bullet #358156 is ex- tremely popular for heavy loads. Bullet #358429 closely duplicates the factory 158 grain semi-wadcutter. This is the Elmer Keith design bullet and makes an excellent choice for hunting. For light loads Hercules Bullseye and Winchester 231 are best. Heavy loads work well with a wide range of Powders but you might want to try 2400 for your first accuracy tests. a meme ea eee-357 MAGNUM - LYMAN BULLETS TEST COMPONENTS: Cases .. Trim-to Length Primers .... Primer Size Lyman Shell Holder Jacketed Bullets User Hornady HP, 125 gr. Speer JHP #4203, 140 gr. Speer JHP, #4205, 146 gr. Sierra HC #8330, 150 gr. Hornady HP, 158 gr. Speer JSP #4223, 160 gr. Hornady JTC SIL #3577, 180 gr. Cast Bullets Used . ... (Size to .357" dia.) "Gas Check Bullets #356242, 92 gr. #358345, 115 gr. #356242, 121 gr. #356402, 121 gr. #358480, 133 gr. #358495, 141 gr. #358477, 150 gr. “#358156, 155 gr. #358311, 158 gr. #358429, 168 gr. Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum. + Designates a compressed powder charge. TEST SPECIFICATIONS: (Velocity & Pressure) Firearm Used ..... .... Universal Receiver and Special Vented Barrel Barrel Length .. Twist 42.357 MAGNUM - LYMAN BULLETS Sugg. Starting Velocity Pressure Load Velocity Pressure #356242 92 gr., (Linotype) 1.585" OAL Max. POWDER Grains fps C.U.P._ Grains fps. C.UP. 700X 60 1206 19,700 = 83.1581 41,500 SR-7625 75 1262 «20,700 += «981613 ~—«40,900 Bullseye 75 1365 25,900 9.5 1630 39,900 231 81 1329-25600 10.1. == 1629-—41,200 AAS 10.0 1106 ~—-14,800 125 =~ :1642~—=—-30,900. #358345 cole 115 gr., (Linotype) 1.465" OAL Sugg. Max. 3 Starting Velocity Pressure Load Velocity Pressure POWDER Grains fps _C.U.P.__ Grains. fps._—C.U.P. SR-7625 5.4 1036 _17,600 83 1446 41,900 SR-4756 68 1137 19,600 12.0 1626 41,900 Unique 75 1233 24,300 9.2 1489 41,400 Blue Dot 9.4 1134-20400 12.8 10 231 64 1166 23,900 : Bullseye 6.0 1050 ‘18,800 Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum. a3-357 MAGNUM - LYMAN BULLETS #356402 cs 121 gr., (Linotype) 1.590" OAL Sugg. Starting Velocity Pressure | POWDER Grains fps C.U.P. SR-7625 7.0 1205 23,000 Unique 7.2 1134 15,800 Blue Dot 10.8 1156 17,000 2400 13.5 1140 17,300 1565 37,200 Bullseye 6.5 994 18,800 1390 37,600 . #3562492 a) 121 gr., (Linotype) 1.585" OAL Sugg. Max. Starting Velocity Pressure Load Velocity Pressure POWDER Grains fps CUP. Grains fps” C.U.P. SR-7625 55 97417500 8.0 ~—-'1335_— 41,100 Unique 69 1088 21,100 1409 00. 2400 13.0 1178 25,700 HS-7 10.0 1053 18,400 AAS 8.6 98 19,600 Bullseye 5.7 1045 _16,500 Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum. + Designates a compressed powder charge-357 MAGNUM - LYMAN BULLETS a Sugg. Starting Velocity Pressure Load Velocity Pressure 1393 gr., (Linotype) 1.508" OAL #358480 Max, a POWDER Grains fps C.U.P. Grains fps. C.U.P. IMR-4227 120 1045 21,700 17.4 1421.——40,200 Unique 6.2 1006 18300 86 1356 40,300 Blue Dot 10.0 1162 18800 11.6 1426 41.000 _ 2400 11.8 1058 15,500 =~ 16.8 1501 AAS 8.0 1013 24,800 10.0 1391 Bullseye 50 909 16,900 76 1316 Po! Sugg. Starting Velocity Pressure Load Velocity Pressure 1.41 gr., (Linotype) 1.435" OAL #358495 Max. POWDER Grains fps C.U.P. Grains fps IMR-4227 123 1084 22,200 163+ 1365 ~~ Unique 58 960 _14,600 79 1289 Blue Dot 96 1134 21,800 112 1382 2400 105 1015 18,200 : HS-7 98 1130 23,200 AAS 74 863 —-22,200 Bullseye 48 730. 18,000 Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum. + Designates a compressed powder charge 45-357 MAGNUM - LYMAN BULLETS #358477 som 150 gr., (Linotype) 1.510" OAL Sugg. Max. ee Starting Velocity Pressure Load Velocity Pressu POWDER Grains fps C.U.P. Grains fps CUP. IMR-4227_ 11.8 1044 21,700 16.0 1333 40,200 Herco 62 972 __‘17,700 181205: Blue Dot 82 950 13,000 10.8 6 = 2400 11.0 998 —_—17,900_-—15.0 H110 12.4 1075 17,300 AAT 10.0 860 20,900 AAQ 12.0 903 21,500 Bullseye 46 772 17,300 #358156 tp 155 gr., (Linotype) 1.590" OAL Sugg. Ml Starting Velocity Pressure Load Velocity Pressure POWDER Grains fps C.U.P. Grains __ fps __ CUP. IMR-4227_ 11.4 ——-973_—_—24,100 15.2 1254 41,300 Herco 5.0 785 16,300 = 7.5 1151 41,000 © Blue Dot 85 975 _21,500 40.5 1277 40,800 2400 10.6 999 24,900 0 1299 41,900 : H110 11.6 1037 21,800 AAT 10.0 739 18,600 AA 12.2 801 19,800 Bullseye 48 828 18,000 40,300 - Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum. + Designates a compressed powder charge 46.357 MAGNUM - LYMAN BULLETS #358311 > 158 gr., (Linotype) 1.590" OAL Sugg. Max. : Starting Velocity Pressure Load Velocity Pressure POWDER Grains fps C.U.P. Grains fps. CUP. S =e a IMR-4227_ 118 977 __—*19,600_-——17.0+ 1345. «40,600 Herco 63 963 18,700 721203 41,000 BlueDot 82 888 11,600 10.9 1316 39,200 j 2400 114 1024 20,200 155 = 1344.-——-39,700 H110 13.0 1115 19,100 18.3 ] AAT 10.0 769 16,800. 12.2 j AAQ 12.0 978 ~—-23,600 150 7 Bullseye 49 821 (17,500 6.9 j #3584929 J cS 168 gpr., (Linotype) 1.553" OAL Sugg. Max. ; - oe i Starting Velocity Pressure Load Velocity Pressure POWDER Grains fps C.U.P. Grains fps. C.U.P. IMR-4227 9.8 835 14,100 14.54 40,800 - 1 Herco 56 885 17,900 74 Blue Dot 83 970 18,400 400 2400 97 879 15,900 135 H110 14.8 1037 18,900 157 AAG 108 767 21,100 13.5 Bullseye 41 813—-16,500— «6 Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum. + Designates a compressed powder charge 47-357 MAGNUM - LYMAN BULLETS (RIFLE DATA) COMMENTS: The Marlin rifles chambered for the 357 Magnum Cartridge have become popular and hence this data entry. Hercules 2400 would be our suggestion for combining accuracy and punch. Be sure to crimp bullets in place and use only blunt or flat point bullets in the tubular magazine of the Marlin. This data may, of course, be used in the limited production Ruger No. 1 single shot with any shape bullet. TEST COMPONENTS: Cases Trim-to Length .285" Primers .... C1500 Primer Size mail Pistol Lyman Shell Holder No. 1 Jacketed Bullets User lornady JHP #3570, 110 gr. Hornady JHP #3571, 125 gr. Speer JHP-SWC #4205, 146 gr. Hornady JHP #3575, 158 gr. Sierra JHC #8365, 170 gr. Cast Bullets Used ...... ++ (Sized to .357" dia.) “Gas Check Bullets “#358156, 155 gr. #958429, 168 gr. TEST SPECIFICATIONS: (Velocity Only) Firearm Used . Barrel Length Twist .. Groove Dia. .... Marlin Model 1894 48-357 MAGNUM - LYMAN BULLETS (RIFLE DATA) #358156 155 gr., (#2 Alloy) 1.590" OAL ki Sugg. Max. Starting Velocity Pressure Load Velocity Pressure POWDER Grains fps C.U.P. Grains fps. C.UP. Herco 5.0 1014 = 75 1366 = AAT 10.0 1462 - 12.7, 4749 Blue Dot 85 1337 _ : : = AAQ 12.2 1585 - 2400 10.6 1422 = IMR-4227__ 11.4 __1270 = #358429 2 168 gr., (#2 Alloy) 1.553" OAL Sugg. Starting Velocity Pressure POWDER Grains fps C.U.P. Herco 5.6 1099 _ Blue Dot 83 1357 _ AAQ 10.8 1444 _ 2400 97 1317 = IMR-4227 98 1125 = Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum. 49THE RCBS’* LIFETIME GUARANTEE. ~-357 MAGNUM - R CB S BULLETS Gun: Ruger Security Six Barrel: 6” Primers: CCI 500, *550 We. 140 GR. enna ese Dia. .358" Won MuZ win muz PowoER Grains Mec POWoER crans Yet Ma “16.0 1320 72 1210 4227 s150 1732 ‘Unique 671129 "13.6 1255 36 749 i ae 126 12 231 3.1 648 11.2 1363, 32 752 -_ 10.2 1231 Bullseye 27 645 _ tea }-148-Wi Wt. 148 GR. se ee-we a Dia. .358" Lube: Pistol wrin Muz wrk muz Powoer Ghans Vet Powoer Gras Vet 7.2 1281 33° 731 Unique, 67 e381 2.8 634 53 629 3.2 785 i 48 757 Red Dot 27 673 43 940 32 752 38 836 calows 2.7 645 hs 38-150-SWC It. 150 Gr. Dia. 358 . ? Lube: Pistol wrin | Muz wri Muz Powoen GrANs VEL PowoER Gras Vet “17.0 1303 Ba 1342 i= 116.0 1235 Unique 7.91259 *15.4 1342 7.9 1250 114.4 1261 2a 741178 9.0 1263 6.5 1169 | eB 85 1182 Belinnye: 6.0 __ 1067, [ 50-357 MAGNUM - R C B S BULLETS msm pr OEE Wt. 159 GR. Dia. .358" Lube: Pistol wren Muz wri uz rowoeR Ghans VEU POWDER crams Vet “17.5 1301 7 7.0 1089 ae 1165 1243 Unique 65 1010 “17.0 1247 67 974 ae 116.0 1190 pinecone 62 905 "nS 1125 SR 6.0 1066 630 "10.5 1034 7625 5.5 995 8.0 1062 48 910 HS6 75 988 Bullseye 43 B42 “DENOTES USE OF Cel #550 MAGNUM PRIMER 38-158-RN Wt. 159 GR. Dia. .358" Lube: Pistol wrin muz WrN Muz Powoen Grains Yet Powoen Grains Vet 70 944 5.2 980 a ose 4.7900 5.7 906 gr 5.0 980 sami 52 8687625 45 856 7 55 918 45 957 Unique 50 868 700X 40 907 5.4 952 45 904 231 54 $82 Bullseye aos ee — Wt. 175 GR. See Dia. .358" Lube: Pistol Powoen chains Yee PowoER Grains Yee ie 146 1208s 13.0 1046 ag $13.6 1132 4759 12.0 958 14.6 1202 “12.8 1192 296 213.6 12 2400 “11.8 1075 an 143-1187 67 1108 4227 133 1084“ Herco 6.2 1031 “DENOTES USE OF CCI £560 MAGNUM PRIMER 51-357 MAGNUM - R C B S BULLETS 357-180-SIL Le Wt. 180 GR. Dia. .358” Lube: Rifle wri muz wri Muz Powoer Grains Yee rowoen Grams Yet °16.5 1159, (MR 13.0 1157 Leta "145 1081-4227 12.0 1042 14.0 1303 12.0 1200 a 130 1218 2400 1.01062 13.4 1296 9.5 1204 a 1241172 Blue Dot 85 1083 “DENOTES USE OF CCI #560 MAGNUM PRIMER SHOOTER'S LOG 52-357 MAGNUM - R CB S BULLETS Gun: Marlin Model 94 Barrel: 182" Twist: 1-16 Wt. 150 GR. SE IGEWG pear Dia. .358” Lube: Pistol WIN MUZ WN Muz POWDER GRAINS VEL POWDER GRAINS VEL "15.9 1688 2400 14.1” 1603 a 13.9 1467 13.1 1493 H110 "15.6 01721 10.6 = 1572 136 1503-, __Blus.Dot 96 1436 Iva 15.1 1560 sR 9.0 1580 4227 13.1 1357 4756 8.0 1394 38-158-RN Wt. 153 GR. enn a Dia. .358” Lube: Pistol wren MuZ WTIN Muz POWDER Grains VEL POWDER GRAINS VEL 7.6 1363 sR 66 1378 Hes 7.11257 7625 6.11286 Green Dot 7.4 1505 231 6.2 1353 6.4 1296 5.71257 72 1472 51 1279 Unique 62.1296. \.. 700% 46 1160 “DENOTES USE OF CCI #550 MAGNUM PRIMER. (RIFLE DATA) 53357 MAGNUM -RCBS BULLETS Wt. 159 GR. 38-158-SWC bbe Dia. .358” Lube: Pistol wrin Muz Wri Muz POwoER GRAINS Vet POWDER Grains Vee 17.0 1759 7.2 1385 ae 1713__‘Unique 6.2 1233 1746 sk 66 1320 H110 1685 7625 5.6 1214 1798 62 1271 2400 1m 231 5.21156 1320 5.1. 1208 630 1267__—*700X 4.1 1093 Wt. 175 GR. 38-175-RN Dia. .358” Lube: Pistol wrin Mu won wuz POWDER Grains Vet PowoER GraINs YEU 20.0 1839 13.0 1554 Raz. 18.0 13712400 120 1436 MR “14.3 1542 “85 1306 4227 13.3 1416 HS7 *8.0 1231 sR 13.5 1441 67 1326 4759 12.5 1325 Herco: 62 1214 “DENOTES USE OF CCI £250 MAGNUM PRIMER (RIFLE DATA) 54.357 MAGNUM - R CB S BULLETS (RIFLE DATA) 357-180-SIL ital abe Wt. 179 GR. Dia. .358” Lube: Pistol wri uz WrIN Muz POWDER GRAINS VEL Powoea GRAINS VEL “19.0 1491 "13.0 1590 oo "18.0 1410 630 "12.0 1489 "15.0 1615 sR 13.0 1452 H110 *14.0 1518 A759 12.0 1346 15.0 1807 "12.5 1456 ae 14.0 1398 2400 11.5 1352 iva "14.0 1423, 60 1136 4227 3.0 132‘ Herco 5.0 1022 “DENOTES USE OF CCI #250 MAGNUM PRIMER 55ne meee HE Ee Be we Be eS Ee es we With the Superior Performance of Hodgdon Powders $ uperior accuracy can be achieved through reloading with reliable, consistently performing powder. To achieve this level of consistency, the experts at Hodgdon’s select only the finest raw materials and give special attention to blending. Rigorous testing of each batch of powder further attests to Hodgdon's committment to quality. HODGDON ‘Ss INDUSTRY For over 45 years, Hodgdon Powder has been a INSIDERS performance leader among shooters. This explains why more winning shooters competing in benchrest matches use Hodgdon Powder. Hodgdon encourages every shooter to enjoy the advantages and economy of reloading with the superior performance of Hodgdon Powders. For more information on reloading & Hodgdon Powders, write: HODGDON POWDER COMPANY, INC. Russ Rolandson . 2932 Sales, Speer Bullets P.O. Box 2932, Dept. AB Sales, Suter Billets Shawnee Mission, KS 66201 165 gr. Speer Grand Slam 72 Gr. Hodgdon H4350 PowderRequired Reading for All Reloaders! The Hodgdon Data Manual a _—s The Hodgdon Data Manual is the most extensive reloading manual produced by a powder company. Over 500 pages of rifle, pistol and shotgun data and includes articles by many well known writ- ers. —=—a O Includes data on Hodgdon, Hercules, Winchester and IMR powders for rifle calibers. T O Complete rifle, lead bullet, shotshell, pistol, a military and silhouette data included. a O Complete Pyrodex® section of data and loading information for muzzleloading guns and early cartridge firearms. od —s THE FAVORITE OF HANDLOADERS SINCE 1946 The most current edition of the Hodgdon Data Manual is available from your local dealer or may be ordered directly from: Hodgdon Powder Company, Inc. PO. Box 2932, Dept... AB POWDER C0 Shawnee Mission, KS 66201 . (913) 362-9455 gt -t.357 MAGNUM - HODGDON POWDERS + Ey Mt) Back in 1935, the 357 Magnum was introduced as the most powerful handgun cartridge in the world - unseating the 45 Colt for the title by a respectable margin. Shooters soon found out all that power came at a price in terms of recoil and muzzle blast, not to mention barrel leading with those early 158 grain factory loads. While the 357 Magnum has long ago lost the title of the world’s most powerful handgun to a long list of upstarts, it is still a very practical cartridge for self defense or hunting. For varmints, two or four legged, the various 125 grain jacketed hol- low points are a good choice up to 1,500 to 1,600 fps, depending on barrel length. For larger coyote sized game, 140 to 158 grain bullets are more appropriate. 0.4400 in. (11.18 mm] 2.3790 in. [4.63 mm] He 1.2900 in, (32.71 mm} 0.0600 in. [1.52 mm] Ae Sia BAe cro cre See SE-357 MAGNUM - IIODGDON POWDERS [mT Maximum Loads ee Grs. A ed Lae Grs. 357 MaGNum Case: WINCHESTER Twist: 1:18.75' Barrel: 10” Trim: 1.285" Primer: WINCHESTER SPM Bullet: 110 GR. HDY XTP _Dia.: .357” COL: 1.590” H4227 18.9 1774 29,600 CUP 21.0 1900 35,500 CUP NEVER ExceeD MAXIMUM LOADS. HI10 220 1992 32,400 CUP 23.0 2078 37,200 CUP I HS-6 103 1614 32,600 CUP 115 1776 42,300 CUP UNIVERSAL 7.5 1465 35,100 CUP 8.0 1536 40,000 CUP | HP-38 80 1541 36,200 CUP 9.0 1652 42,500 CUP TITEGROUP. 7.2 1509 35,000 CUP 8.0 1614 41,500 CUP Bullet: 125 GR. CAST LRNFP Dia.: .358” fi COL: 1.580” UNIVERSAL 48 1046 11,000 CUP 68 1401 34,200 CUP HP-38 46 1052 13,800 CUP 55 1185 18,800 CUP j TITEGROUP 4.0 1055 13,800 CUP 5.4 1274 22,800 CUP CLAYS 35 984 11,900 CUP 53 1260 33,000 CUP Bullet: 125 GR. HDY XTP__Dia.: .357” COL: 1.590” 3 H4227 180-1692 34,400 CUP. §=—-20.0 1839 42,000 CUP HI10 21.0 1881 38,400CUP 22.0 1966 41,400 CUP HS-6 98 1493 34,400 CUP 10.9 1629. 42,100 CUP UNIVERSAL 7.1. 1394 34,900 CUP 76 1453 39,600 CUP i HP-38 73 1335 33,800 CUP 85 1514 42,700 CUP TITEGROUP 68 1425 36,500 CUP 75 1497 41,200 CUP Bullet: 135 GR. CAST LRNFP Dia.: .358” i COL: 1.580” UNIVERSAL 48 986 11,700 CUP 65 1314 27,800 CUP HP-38 41 946 11,700 CUP 53 1027 19,400 CUP i TITEGROUP 35 906 13,100 CUP 52 1186 24,500 CUP CLAYS 34 914 12,200 CUP 51 1207 30,200 CUP Bullet: 140 GR. HDY XTP__Dia.: .357” COL: 1.590” i H4227 162-1541 33,100 CUP 180 1685 42,600 CUP HI10 17.1 1597 28,400 CUP 19.0 1762 40,900 CUP HS-6 95 1411 35,800 CUP 10.5 1539 43,000 CUP I UNIVERSAL 65 1218 34,800 CUP 7.0 1299 40,200 CUP HP-38 65 1219 30,800 CUP 7.7 1378 41,900 CUP TITEGROUP 63 1262 35,800 CUP 7.0 1376 41,900 CUP j 57