Thread: Reloading .357mag

Originally Posted by shooternz

It's the recommendation from Winchester low loads can cause the dreaded SecondaryExplosiveEffect so they say I would not push my luck under loading 296
there are plenty of other powders for lower loads, If 296 is hard to find try AR2205 it is in the same burning speed, get loading with the Dillon I load mine on a 550
the Dillon dies are great, If you want to try cast bullets I have a mould that casts a 166 grain TC looks like your loaded ammo

Interesting, will have to do some research on the SecondaryExplosiveEffect! Hope my load is safe. It is within the recommended range of 15.3-16.7. 16.1 is in the upper side.

I am interested in cast bullets. Was looking at a few videos today. Where did you get your mound from and how do you find the prep once the bullet is made? Much work in coating and finishing?