Posted: 5/2/2011 7:45:28 AM EDT
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I've been using Unique for 38, 357, and 45 ACP for about 35 years now.
My favorite load for the 357 is 6 gr of Unique and 158 hard cast semi-wad cutter which puts out about 1000 fps. Has someone got a load that uses the 158 in the 357 and puts out the same velocity? I'm wanting to try some other powder than Unique just for sh*ts and grins. What's your favorite shooting load for the range and all around use? |
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9.0 gr HS-6 over a 158gr LSWC gets me about 1150 fps from most of my 4" S&W's. This is my favorite load (for now), accurate, clean, and very consistent. Meters like a dream, too.
Looking at my load data, looks like 8.0 to 8.5 grains will get you 1000 to 1050 fps. out of a 4" bbl. Only downside, if it is one, is that you really need to use a SP magnum primer for best results. Start at 8 grains and go up for lead, I think you'll like it. 
eta to correct to 9.0 gr, sorry about that |