Uniuque and the 357 Max

[frnkeore]

Does anyone have any loads for the 357 Max with Unique? I have lots of data with 296, lilgun and RX7.

I have both pistol and rifle. A Dan Wesson, 8" barrel and a Win Low Wall with a 28" barrel.

I'd like something in the 1000 - 1300 range for the pistol with 158 - 200 gr bullets and see what it does in the rifle.


Frank

[Artful]

http://www.reloadammo.com/357max.htm
shows
158 grain LRN (GC suggested)
2400 14.0 gr. 1,577
H-4227 20.0 gr. 1,702
Unique 6.0 gr. ~ ~ plinker
Unique 7.0 gr. ~ ~ plinker
and
200 grain Sierra RN
W-296 16.0 gr. 1,213 start (Speer book 1995)
W-296 19.9 gr. 1,300
W-296 21.2 gr. 1,350 (careful with these)(beyond max in some books)
W-296 22.3 gr. 1,400 max-max (careful-not verified)
H-110 18.0 gr. 1,411
H-110 20.0 gr. 1,604 max
H-4227 16.0 gr. 1,280
H-4227 18.0 gr. 1,440 max
5744 18.0 gr. 1,497 max
Unique 10.0 gr. 1,150
Unique 12.0 gr. 1,402 max
W-680 25.0 gr. 1,688
RL-7 24.9 gr. 1,308
2400 15.0 gr. 1,495 near max

other reloading places
http://www.lasc.us/Fryxell357Max.htm
http://www.reloadersnest.com/frontpage_handgun.asp?CaliberID=31

[frnkeore]

Thank you, Artful. I think i'll try 8.5 with 158's and 10.0 with my 208 gr cast. I also use those same charges in my 45 Colt, both with the same 250 gr cast bullet.

Frank

[Shooter]

I have had velocity excursions with heavy charges of Unique in .357 Max and .454 Casull. Use a cronograph as you work your way up, and when velocity becomes erratic, back off.

I have never heard of Unique detonating, but I guess it is possible.

[Iowa Fox]

Frank I'm glad you ran this one up the pole. I have been wondering if anyone has had any luck using unique or trail boss in the max with cast. What I am seeking is a nice accurate, soft recoiling, not obnoxiously loud, plinker load with the 358627 or the noe 360180.

The TC/contender book of loads has published data for blue dot and the 358627 in both the mag and max cases. It's going to be spring before the weather here is fit for a trip to the range to experiment in Iowa.

[frnkeore]

Fox,
I have a few PB 150-160 gr molds and a 35875 mold that casts 208 gr. bullets. My Dan Wesson is nice and heavy so, I thought I might find a comforable load to shoot in it so, that I'll shoot it more. My best high end cast load for it is 25.0 gr Rx7 and the 358315 bullet. I'll do some Unique loads this spring and hopefully find a nice mid load with it.

Frank