Contrast Man
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I just bought a S&W 686 and I have a few questions for loading for it. The load I plan on starting with from Lyman's 49th is 125gr Berry's plated with Bullseye powder. As far as charge weight, would I be able to use data from 38 spl in a .357 case? The range for the 38 spl loads goes from 3.2gr to 4.4gr, but the .357 range is 6.5gr to 8.6gr.
I'm fully aware of the limitations of plated bullets and have no intention of loading them even close to the high end.
If using lighter loads, would a magnum primer still be required or would it be sufficient to use a standard small pistol primer?
Thanks for your input!
I'm fully aware of the limitations of plated bullets and have no intention of loading them even close to the high end.
If using lighter loads, would a magnum primer still be required or would it be sufficient to use a standard small pistol primer?
Thanks for your input!