105 vs 140 grain for 357 mag

[glenn742]

I am ordering a new bullet mold for 357 mag. I was just wondering if anyone had any advise on a 105 grain or a 140 grain bullet. Or if they had better success with something different.

 

[B]

Using a heavier bullet will allow you to use smaller charges. Saves $$ long term. I'd use a 158 grain mould personally. 105 and 140 seem like odd weights for .357 mag.

 

[just having some fun]

lee mould ???
you do not say what it is for revolver , lever action , wad cutter or swc or what nose shape
if you want to use it later in a lever action a round flat nose bullet will be better

are you just looking for the lightest weight bullet?
148-150-158g are your most common weight and will be the easiest to find load data

have you looked for loading data for 105, 140g

 

[glenn742]

It if for a revolver. I am new to reloading and looking for tips.

lee mould ???
you do not say what it is for revolver , lever action , wad cutter or swc or what nose shape
if you want to use it later in a lever action a round flat nose bullet will be better

are you just looking for the lightest weight bullet?
148-150-158g are your most common weight and will be the easiest to find load data

have you looked for loading data for 105, 140g

 

[B]

A 158 grn SWC mould would be a good choice.

 

[ben hunchak]

The 158 to 170 grain Keith Semi WC would be a good start for accuracy, a lot of rifles and handguns really favor the Lyman#358665 a CAS flat point, I sell a lot of them.

 

[Al-Sway]

The 105 gr Lee SWC is not a good general purpose bullet. It can work well in some instances, but not always. better choice for a 9mm.

 

[fuzz]

Hia Glenn
A +-105gr will not shoot to point of aim without the rear sight right up to the top in most guns with ADJ. sights. Four of my revolvers will agree.
I would get a mold with lots of bearing surface, at the expense of lead. This means a 150gr plus. You dont have to go stupid-heavy as they have a hard time fitting into the cyl. over all length.
The fun really begins after the mold is poorchased. Alloys/load development make the bullet hits where you want it.
Dwayner

 

[Ganderite]

A 158 SWC or a 148 WC are two bullets that work well in most guns.

The only time I load the 105 is when I load two of them to make a 210gr bullet. At 15 yards they print about 3 inches apart.