need some load data for a lee 148 gr W/C 357

[LUCKYDAWG13]

looking for a load using RedDot for a lee 148 gr wadcutter for 357 just looking for a target load for my 3" SP101
and any tips on loading and casting this boolit this is my first full WC mold
thanks

[BUCKEYE BANDIT]

DAWG,
Lyman 3rd & 4th show that boolit in 38 special with Red Dot,but nothing in 357.

[TCFAN]

I use 357 brass in some of my revolvers with wadcutters. If I can't find load data for the 357 brass I start with the load data for 38 special and work up.Most of my wadcutters are shot using Bullseye powder.For one S&W 686 revolver I use for Bullseye one hand shooting 3.2 grs in a 357 case using a NOE hollow base wadcutter work very well. That load has low recoil and will hold the X ring of a slow fire pistol target from a rest.I have never tried Reddot powder............Terry

[hardy]

Hi Luckydog,Modern Reloading by Richard Lee shows 148 Wadcutter .2.7 grains Red Dot 770fps 12400psi minimum overall length 1.330" Should do the trick,, Cheers Mike. P.S. This would be a "Target Load"as they do show data up to 4.6 grains but best to start low and work up slowly ......Good Luck ..

[LUCKYDAWG13]

Thanks hardy that's what i was looking for

[tsubaki]

Speer #11 (1987) also shows their 148gr hollow base wadcutter using 3.0gr (750fps) to 3.4gr (812fps) of Red Dot and CCI500 primers test fired from a 6" Security Six.

I'm not sure if the Lee is a hollowbase or flatbase.

Speer's recommendation, if using a hollow based wadcutter:
"Heavier loads are not recommended with hollowbase bullets because of the possibility of bullet deformation which might result in gun damage."

[LUCKYDAWG13]

[QUOTE=tsubaki;3664348]Speer #11 (1987) also shows their 148gr hollow base wadcutter using 3.0gr (750fps) to 3.4gr (812fps) of Red Dot and CCI500 primers test fired from a 6" Security Six.

I'm not sure if the Lee is a hollowbase or flatbase.

it's a flatbase bullet also I'm getting the mold with the lube grove not T/L my new mold should be here today
also open for other powders i just need loads for 357 brass
thanks

[tsubaki]

In the 357mag, Lyman 46th Edition has their #358495 listed using IMR4227, Unique, Blue Dot, 2400 and HS7.
It appears identical to the Lee 358-148-WC

[LUCKYDAWG13]

In the 357mag, Lyman 46th Edition has their #358495 listed using IMR4227, Unique, Blue Dot, 2400 and HS7.
It appears identical to the Lee 358-148-WC

ok i found that but that weighs 141 gr would i be safe with the start loads with a 148 gr boolit

[TCFAN]

My lyman 358495 weighs 149 grs. Using COWW.......

[tazman]

If you seat the wadcutter further out of the case than the standard crimp groove, you can use data for 150-158 grain boolits quite safely.
I crimp that boolit in the first lube groove below the crimp groove. This leaves the same space in the case as if you used a semi-wadcutter boolit.

[LUCKYDAWG13]

Ok thanks

[williamwaco]

Just use the 38 special data. If the wc makes oval holes at 50 yards. Increase by one tenth gr. until you get round holes.

[LUCKYDAWG13]

Well i got my mold today cleaned it fired up my pot and made some boolits they fell like rain once i got mold up to temp
Attachment 169430

[tazman]

Looks like you are off to a good start.