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Thread: Keith-style semi-wadcutter for deer

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    Keith-style semi-wadcutter for deer

    Hi all,
    Would like to load some .357 with a Keith style SWC, 158gr or thereabouts for deer and punching paper at long range (for me). Have H-110 powder, which is giving satisfactory results.
    Want to load for velocity, shooting a 5'' N-frame. Want to avoid leading; any suggestion for a bullet and source. Don't want to get back into casting bullets myself at this time.
    Any suggestions.

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    One of the best boolits is the Lyman #358156 it is gas check boolit but I have no idea where you can get the from a retail manufacturer.

    The Keith style boolit #358429 would be too long if you used the crimp groove.
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    Try Beartooth Bullets.

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    Try gtbullets.com

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    A Keith would be 173 gr
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    Go to Montana Bullets,

    https://www.montanabulletworks.com/

    Try the 170 gr. Lyman 358429, that's an excellent bullet for the .357 Magnum. It's heavy enough to penetrate well and still light enough that a good dose of H-110 will give it good velocity.
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    I like the Lee 156-gr GCSWC - shoots like crazy in my BH over 15 grs 2400. Almost identical to the -156...
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