Reloading question

[tsmith]

Looking at the reloading data for Longshot powder for 125gr .357 bullets is 7.3gr min - 8.4gr max.

Question is how low can you realistically start without having issues?
What if I started at 7.0gr? 6.0gr ?

 

[1895Marlin]

If your book says 7.3, start at 7 should be fine.

 

[thump_rrr]

Looking at the reloading data for Longshot powder for 125gr .357 bullets is 7.3gr min - 8.4gr max.

Question is how low can you realistically start without having issues?
What if I started at 7.0gr? 6.0gr ?

I usually start at 90% of max load.
Make sure it is for the type of bullet you are loading eg. lead, jacketed, plated etc.
Also have more than 1 manual available to you to compare.

 

[Spawn-Inc]

38 spl?
357mag?

some powders, such as w296/ h110 will have issues if there is to little. the window for 158gr in 357 mag is 14.5 to 16 grains i believe.

 

[Winchester_II]

Depends on the seating depth too...