wanting to load some .357 mag.

[mtinner]

I'm new to this reloading thing and I want to do some .357.
I've loaded .38 spl and .44 special using 700x. I know I need different powder for the .357 and I was thinking I would like to try 2400 but I'm having no luck at all of finding some. What are the other good powders I should be looking for? Thanks

 

[BehindBlueI's]

I use Accurate #7 for most rounds, H110 for heavy loads.

 

[Drail]

Yup. H110/WW296 for heavy loads but do not reduce loads with H110/WW296. For light to medium loads look at WST/WSF, Red Dot/Green Dot, Bullseye, Accurate No 2, WW 231.

 

[jstory]

I'm new to this reloading thing and I want to do some .357.
I've loaded .38 spl and .44 special using 700x. I know I need different powder for the .357 and I was thinking I would like to try 2400 but I'm having no luck at all of finding some. What are the other good powders I should be looking for? Thanks

Just picked some up tonight, Inlaws and Outlaws in Gas City. Just hope your close enough...

 

[oldpink]

AA#5, AA#7, AA#9, Unique, 4227, Blue Dot if you don't mind the resulting fireballs.
As others have stated, H110/W296 are tough to beat for the stiffest loads, but stick scrupulously to the manuals' recommended loads with it; never​ go below the starting load.

 

[Drail]

I would avoid Blue Dot for .357 mag caliber. With lighter bullets (110-125 gr) it will gas cut a forcing cone like you've never seen. Don't ask how I know. I believe that Alliant has warnings about Blue Dot in .357 also.

 

[Broom_jm]

I would avoid Blue Dot for .357 mag caliber. With lighter bullets (110-125 gr) it will gas cut a forcing cone like you've never seen. Don't ask how I know. I believe that Alliant has warnings about Blue Dot in .357 also.

I have heard the same about Li'l Gun...does not apply if being fired from a rifle/carbine.

 

[Slim400]

IMR 4227 OR LONGSHOT IS THE WAY TO GO

 

[jstory]

IMR 4227 OR LONGSHOT IS THE WAY TO GO

I just found IMR 4227 last night. The Bullet Trap in Roanne. Not got the number handy, sorry. He has 2 pounds, he is open Saturday by appointment and Thursday from 6 to 8. I will find his number and post it ASAP.

 

[indygunguy]

All good advice above. I will only add that my new favorite 38/357 loads are with 125gr coated bullets and Autocomp powder. You can get some pretty great velocity with this combination.

 

[87iroc]

I loaded a bunch with Titegroup last year. Pretty boring to shoot out of a rifle. OK out of a handgun(I have Single Action Army's).

Last year I found AA#5 and loaded some finally this year. Much more fun to shoot out of a rifle.

I shot 3 rounds out of a rifle with Lil' Gun. Holy shiiiite! It thumped hard...and did well...but I need bullets made for that and not the plated Xtreme's I'm using.

I use 158 gr plated Xtremes in all my reloading. I've started playing with different powders...but think I may settle in to #5 for it. Unique works well too. I'm just looking for a nice thump when I plink with it. I don't actually hunt. If I was going to hunt I'd be using real bullets and H110 or Lil Gun probably.

 

[Sniper 79]

I have a lb and a half of 2400 sitting on my shelf if someone would like to trade me something for it.

Not loading anything magnum at the moment and sold my .44 this winter

 

[jstory]

I have a lb and a half of 2400 sitting on my shelf if someone would like to trade me something for it.

Not loading anything magnum at the moment and sold my .44 this winter

Where you located???

 

[BE Mike]

Other powders to consider are Power Pistol, Unique and BE-86.

 

[clelaj]

Stopped at Inlaws and Outlaws Gun shop in Gas City. They still had 3 pounds of 2400 left on the shelf when I left. Not a bargain price but likely where the new prices will be as powder comes back to the shelf.

 

[jstory]

May have to get another pound tonight...thanks for the heads up...