Biggest .357 projectile?

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I've been using HP-38 with 125gr JHPs in my revolver. I also have TiteGroup which I'd like to load with heavier bullets. The biggest bullets I find are 158gr SP or TMJ.
Are there 180gr chucks out there?

Big bangs are fun, but sometimes I'd like to shake the building.

Thanks.
 
Are you casting them? I'm not that into reloading just yet. Still working on mastering powders. I have some 180 JHPs from Federal that came with the revolver when I got it. I'd like to load some soft points too. Just asking.

Thanks.
 
You can use any of the 358 jacketed rifle bullets in the 357, I have used Speer 180 and 220 flat point as well as Hornady and Rem 200 gn round nose.
You have to watch your COAL and make sure they don't protrude from the cylinder (obviously) Try H110 or Win 296 if you really want to rock your world and always use a magnum primer with these powders and a heavy crimp.
I had to trim my brass back a bit to use the speers and still get the crimp in the cannelure. This affects nothing as your case capacity with these bullets remains the same, same thing Hornady does in the 45-70 to get the crimp in the right place with FTX bullets.
 
c-fbmi said:
You can use any of the 358 jacketed rifle bullets in the 357, I have used Speer 180 and 220 flat point as well as Hornady and Rem 200 gn round nose.
You have to watch your COAL and make sure they don't protrude from the cylinder (obviously) Try H110 or Win 296 if you really want to rock your world and always use a magnum primer with these powders and a heavy crimp.
I had to trim my brass back a bit to use the speers and still get the crimp in the cannelure. This affects nothing as your case capacity with these bullets remains the same, same thing Hornady does in the 45-70 to get the crimp in the right place with FTX bullets.
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I'd be interested in 180 & 200 gr in my .357 using Win296. Do you have a pet load you would like to share?

Regards,
 
Boomer686 said:
I'd be interested in 180 & 200 gr in my .357 using Win296. Do you have a pet load you would like to share?

Regards,
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Boomer686, sorry I do not post loads due to liability potential, but I believe speer lists loads for both as they also made sihouette bullets in 180 and 200.
You may have to go back a couple of editions, not sure. Edition 12 has loads for 180 and 200s
I used Win 296 exclusively though and CCI mag primers.
They are a handfull in a 6" Ruger 3 screw. BUT WHAT FUN !!!

Besides 9 / 10 guys on here say that my loads are impossible or I'm insane or dimentia has set in and I must be confused. Let's just say the manuals are overly conservative in my opinion and experience.
 
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