180g lead load

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rm.unsworth
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180g lead load

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Hi guys

any suggestions on the following:

.357 180g lead truncated cone using unique powder, how many grains.

which are the more accurate bullets to use for consistent performance truncated cone, round nose flat point, semi wad cutter

any help appreciated

Thx
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Re: 180g lead load

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I use a 180 TC in my 357 Marlin. I've used Bluedot, 2400 and 2205 and they all seem to do well. I never went as low as Unique, but the Alliant guide lists Unique for a 180 gr jacketed at up to 7 grains for 1125 fps as a pistol load.
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Re: 180g lead load

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5-6 gr. Unique with that bullet.
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