Looking for load data 357 with 180 gr cast bullet

Welcome to the Leverguns.Com Forum. This is a high-class place so act respectable. We discuss most anything here ... politely.

Moderators: AmBraCol, Hobie

Forum rules
Welcome to the Leverguns.Com General Discussions Forum. This is a high-class place so act respectable. We discuss most anything here other than politics... politely.

Please post political post in the new Politics forum.
Post Reply
bluesman423
Levergunner 2.0
Posts: 112
Joined: Tue Dec 18, 2007 6:26 pm
Location: NE Oklahoma

Looking for load data 357 with 180 gr cast bullet

Post by bluesman423 »

I have done a LOT of searching but have not found very much load data for this cartridge.

357 mag with 180gr cast bullet with a gas check. The cartridge will be used exclusively in a Marlin 1894c with a microgroove 18.5 in barrel.

Powder is getting hard to find so if possible I would like reload data using 2400, H110 or Unique since I already have those powders.

Published data, internet links or sources and your own personal loading data would be nice if you can help.

Thanks!
BigSky56
Advanced Levergunner
Posts: 2356
Joined: Mon Sep 03, 2007 6:49 pm
Location: NW Montana

Re: Looking for load data 357 with 180 gr cast bullet

Post by BigSky56 »

A couple of three that has your powder, I load 12.5 gr of 2400 for a 180 in a pistol and I also use Lil'gun the book calls for 15 grs under a 180 I load alittle bit more. Lil'gun will push a lead bullet faster with less pressure than H110. danny
http://www.reloadammo.com/
http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/defau ... un&Source=
http://reloadersnest.com/
BrentD

Re: Looking for load data 357 with 180 gr cast bullet

Post by BrentD »

In lieu of better information, I will say that 15-16 gr of 2400 with that bullet should be quite reasonable in that case. It works very well in the .38-40 with a cast bullet of the same weight and no gas check, albeit a bit larger diameter.

But I'm sure better information will come along shortly.
User avatar
Tycer
Advanced Levergunner
Posts: 7718
Joined: Sun Sep 02, 2007 10:17 am
Location: Asheville, NC

Re: Looking for load data 357 with 180 gr cast bullet

Post by Tycer »

These are the ranges I've used for those powders. Highest velocity was not my most accurate with either of these powders.
12-14 gr 2400
13.5-14.5 H110
Kind regards,
Tycer
----------------------------------------------------------------
http://www.saf.org - https://peakprosperity.com/ - http://www.guntalk.com
bluesman423
Levergunner 2.0
Posts: 112
Joined: Tue Dec 18, 2007 6:26 pm
Location: NE Oklahoma

Re: Looking for load data 357 with 180 gr cast bullet

Post by bluesman423 »

Thanks for the help guys!

As for Lil Gun ..... it just ain't gonna happen right now .................... I can't find it anywhere, not even at the Tulsa gun show last weekend. In fact, most powders are hard to find right now, or at least the ones I like.
User avatar
TedH
Advanced Levergunner
Posts: 8301
Joined: Tue Apr 03, 2007 5:19 pm
Location: Missouri

Re: Looking for load data 357 with 180 gr cast bullet

Post by TedH »

IF you can ever find some LilGun, that is THE powder for those heavy cast bullets in a 357. I use 15.0 gr. in mine, and they are very, very accurate. Pushes that 180 gr. cast bullet 1350 fps from my Blackhawk.
NRA Life Member
User avatar
Grizz
Advanced Levergunner
Posts: 12366
Joined: Fri Aug 31, 2007 7:15 pm

Re: Looking for load data 357 with 180 gr cast bullet

Post by Grizz »

TedH wrote:IF you can ever find some LilGun, that is THE powder for those heavy cast bullets in a 357. I use 15.0 gr. in mine, and they are very, very accurate. Pushes that 180 gr. cast bullet 1350 fps from my Blackhawk.
lilgun pushes the 185 past 1700 from my win 94 ranger, trapper length 357 carbine.
bluesman423
Levergunner 2.0
Posts: 112
Joined: Tue Dec 18, 2007 6:26 pm
Location: NE Oklahoma

Re: Looking for load data 357 with 180 gr cast bullet

Post by bluesman423 »

TedH wrote:IF you can ever find some LilGun, that is THE powder for those heavy cast bullets in a 357. I use 15.0 gr. in mine, and they are very, very accurate. Pushes that 180 gr. cast bullet 1350 fps from my Blackhawk.
I am looking .. HARD ............ what I am finding I don't like either .................. almost all of the powders I like are out of stock everywhere I look .................. and what is left is priced near $40 a pound in most places
User avatar
TedH
Advanced Levergunner
Posts: 8301
Joined: Tue Apr 03, 2007 5:19 pm
Location: Missouri

Re: Looking for load data 357 with 180 gr cast bullet

Post by TedH »

I know what you're saying. It's been a looooong time since there was any powder on the shelves around here. I do think it's getting better though. When I picked up the 444 from my local FFL last week, they actually had about 6 powders on the shelf, including some common ones that I haven't seen for a couple years, like Unique. So I do think it's starting to improve, however slowly.
NRA Life Member
BigSky56
Advanced Levergunner
Posts: 2356
Joined: Mon Sep 03, 2007 6:49 pm
Location: NW Montana

Re: Looking for load data 357 with 180 gr cast bullet

Post by BigSky56 »

Ted powder is getting better around here I have been buying RE15&17, 2400 and 5744 my favorite for cast. but finding 22 mag is like looking for hens teeth, I guess for fur & predators this year I'll have to dig out a 22 CF. danny
User avatar
gundownunder
Senior Levergunner
Posts: 1449
Joined: Fri Sep 07, 2007 12:02 pm
Location: Perth. Western Australia

Re: Looking for load data 357 with 180 gr cast bullet

Post by gundownunder »

Lyman cast bullet manual lists 11.1gr of 2400, and 12.7gr of H110, behind a 180gr cast.
I haven't used H110 but I went well over 11.1 of 2400 with no problems using a gas check punched from a beer can designed to fit a plain base bullet. (ymmv)
I now use a 175gr bullet with ADI 2205 (4227) and get 1750fps out of a 20" barrel.
Bob
***********************************
You have got to love democracy-
It lets you choose who your dictator is going to be.
***********************************
Post Reply