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hi guys anyone loading for the ols S&W model 58 ??
if so what are you using and what are you sizing your lead bullets to ??
rojo[smilie=p:
Poygan
04-20-2011, 08:13 PM
I size to .410. 8.5 grains of Unique should be a good load to start. 2400 is another good choice but I don't recall the load. I would treat it like an older model 29 in that I wouldn't try Ruger level loads in it. I think my RCBS mold drops around 215 grains.
MtGun44
04-20-2011, 09:00 PM
You should size to YOUR throat diameter or throat diam +.001", assuming that
the throat is slightly larger than barrel groove diameter, as it should be.
Bill
RJM52
04-21-2011, 09:46 AM
Have been loading for 58s since the 1970s. Have had about 7 of them andonly two didn't shoot to POA at 20 yards.
8.0 grains of Unique will run a 210 grain bullet at 950 fps which is is about the same as the original lead Police Load.
Most of my shooting over the last 5 years has been with Berry's plated 210 grain bullets as to shoot indoors I have to use jacketed bullets.
When I do shoot cast they are sized .410.
10 yards DA...1964 M58
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b77/RJM52/SMITH-WESSON/SW58-1964001.jpg
1974 custom....
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b77/RJM52/SMITH-WESSON/SW58-1964004.jpg
Any cast bullet in the 210-240 grain range will hit at or just above POA in most cases...
Bob
JonB_in_Glencoe
04-21-2011, 10:00 AM
.411 in my S&W mod 57
Jon
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