DaveTNC
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I've cast some SWCs using a Lee TL358-158-SWC mold from range scrap and tumble lubed them with Lee Liquid Alox and they have worked great for light loads in 38 Special and 357 Magnum cases using Bullseye.
I'm wanting to try some "real" 357 Magnum loads using 2400 powder, but not sure how hot I should try to go with them. Lymans 48th shows data for similar weight, 155-160 gr lead (linotype) bullets at 10.6 (999 fps) to 15.5 (1344 fps). I plan to start low and work up, but was wondering if can realistically expect to reach a "magnum" load with the soft range lead, Alox-lubed bullets, or just abandon the whole idea, load up some FMJs, and save the cast ones for the light plinking loads.
-Dave
I'm wanting to try some "real" 357 Magnum loads using 2400 powder, but not sure how hot I should try to go with them. Lymans 48th shows data for similar weight, 155-160 gr lead (linotype) bullets at 10.6 (999 fps) to 15.5 (1344 fps). I plan to start low and work up, but was wondering if can realistically expect to reach a "magnum" load with the soft range lead, Alox-lubed bullets, or just abandon the whole idea, load up some FMJs, and save the cast ones for the light plinking loads.
-Dave