Load for bayou bullets .357 135gr LRN powder coated using Blue Dot

[hankgreen]

manual i'm using doesn't have load data for that bullet;

can't find anything (in other manuals i have) using Blue Dot,
but same manual has load for 160gr bullet w BD;

will email Bayou also- thanks

[Conditor22]

120 gr boolit - 10.8 to 13 grains blue dot
150 gr boolit - 8.2 to 10.8 grains blue dot

I would start my load work up at 9 grains blue dot and go up from there.

https://i.imgur.com/UjgN9MN.jpg

[tazman]

This link has data for Blue dot in a 357 with a 140 grain bullet. Just a guideline but should get you in the ballpark.
http://www.alliantpowder.com/reloaders/RecipePrint.aspx?gtypeid=1&weight=140&shellid=28&bulletid=37&bdid=98

[hankgreen]

thanks; funny, 9.0grn is what my Lyman book has me starting at with a 160gr boolit also.

why does one book say std. sml pistol primers (CCI 500) & other say use magnum sml pistol?

[tazman]

Some testers use magnum primers when loading magnum cases as a rule, even if it isn't necessary for proper ignition.