357 mag and titegroup

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:redface: so I reload 1000 rounds of 38+p with titegroup, with a charge of 4.5 gr, I did check the first 300 not a problem, in my last tray of cases I check first 10 cases with powder then all of then , :redface: guess what, the powder in all the cases was 5.0 gr, what did you guys think, will be this load be safe in a 357 magnum revolver, or maybe there will be to much pressure for the 38 case, any opinion's will be great
 
Redneckwannabe1 said:
Do you know what caused the overcharge? Titegroup meters pretty well. That charge is not that high for a 357, but you didn't mention bullet weight.

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....................................... bullet weight 158 lead , im not sure what caused the overcharge, the load was suppose to be for 38+p, I usually use H110 for 357 .
 
That's one reason why I only use 357Mag cases an set aside the 38SP cases for shooting wax. What powder measure are you using? In my Lee powder measure, I make sure I don't tap the feeder before/after dumping powder and I'm usually within 0.1gr. With my RCBS powder measure, I notice I do have to give it a light tap-tap on the handle after I dump powder to keep it consistent to 0.1gr. If I don't do the light double tap, I can be off by as much as 0.5gr.
 
5.0 grains of Titegroup is the maximum load for a 158 grain lead SWC in a .357 case.
In a shorter case , pressures will go up so 5.0 grains in a .38 special case will be a HOT load.
IMO, since your powder charge changed on you, I would be very hesitant to use them.
 
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