.356 Win and RCBS 35-200-FN

[White Oak]

After a little bit of a learning curve I have found a load for my .356 Win.
This rifle has a bit of a generous throat and chamber. It also had a tight spot in the bore under the rear sight, which I was able to remove by firelapping (my first go at that and was pretty nervous).
I have a RCBS -35-200-FN that cast dead on .358 with COWW+2%. I sent it to Erik at Hollowpoint Mold Service and had it opened up to cast at .361.
So to make a long story short. Sized to .360, lubed with Carnuba Blue and seating as far out as possible to cycle every time in the lever-gun.
Ladder tested with IMR-3031 starting at 38.5gr and went up the 41.5. Found a accurate and repeatable load at 40gr.
I have to say I was pretty excited. Very close ES and SD and good groups. My shooting area at my home only allows for 85 yards but I think the load is dialed in.
Sure is fun when it comes together.
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[Lloyd Smale]

that bullet shoots real well out of my 356 as does lbt's 220 round flat gas check.

[Tatume]

The RCBS bullets is very accurate in my BLR as well.

[cwlongshot]

Good deal!

I like them too!

I just started powder coating them. I haven't tried them powder coated yet.

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CW

[Texas by God]

I had identical results in my 358 Winchester rebore M700 with the exact same components as you. It is a great bullet and looks good in purple, too.

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[White Oak]

Those sure look cool. I have been thowing around the idea of powder coating, but I don’t know if I need another project.

The way the .356 is shooting I might just have to find a new home for my .358 Win. I have plenty of brass for the .356 so no worry’s there.