Thread: Accurate subsonic .357?

Originally Posted by shooternz

Try a faster burning powder AP70 in my 6" barrelled pistol with a 135 grn cast HP shoots best at 7.3 grains
For lighter loads I use 700X powders like AS30 AS50 WW231 Red dot are in the same burn range will keep the pressure up
Look for a mould for the 173 grain 357429 Lyman it is the original bullet used to develop the .357 Mag back in 1935
I have a one and can sell you some projectiles if you like.

Thanks shooternz. I've tried but yet to shoot a incremental loads as mentioned above with the AP70 but have also created a small ladder of APS450. That'll be interesting to try as well. I love the sound of trying your 173gr. I think that would be a perfect weight and a practical bullet for this 1-16 barrel.

I'd definitely like to purchase some from you to test out a heavier bullet. I'll PM you.