Pistol: S&W 586 5 inch barrel
Rifle: Rossi R92 19 inch barrel
I might be totally off base here for trying to have one load for both but I would like a hunting load using .357 mag case, Lee 158gr TL bullet probably made from 100% COWW...
What I tried so far was to take Paco's advice (http://www.leverguns.com/articles/pa...literature.htm)
Quote here:"A lead bullet at 158 grains over 6.5 grains (Bullseye) gives 1320 fps for 33,900 psi. I have used this load with cast bullets extensively in rifles and handguns... velocity is about the same in both... like most fast powders. "
So I loaded up 10 like described above and chronoed them:
Rifle: 1400 FPS
Pistol: 1100 FPS
So 300 fps difference isn't bad (not the same like Paco said) and probably wont lead as it is right at 1400 fps, right? (I only shot 2 rounds)
(the other powder I have is 2400, if that would be more appropirate for the rifle)
What do you guys think? Guess I need to worry about accuracy probably, but just need a plan and a place to start.
thanks,