RD 359 TL 190 RF in a Mag. / Max.

[Wayne S]

Does anyone have any experance loading the RD .359 190 gn. in a 357 Mag. or Max.?? With the .256 melplat seams like a good hunting bullet, although limited case Cap. in most Mag. "wheel guns"

[paul h]

I'm not familiar with that paticular mold, but have loaded alot of 200 gr wfn's in a 357 mag and a 357 max. In my guns 2400 is the powder in the 357, and AA1680 in the max. I tried H-110 in the max and got eratic results in accuracy and velocity, 1680 wasn't much better until the loads were compressed and then it settled right down.

[TCTex]

Its too long to load in my 10in 357 Mag Contender barrel.

In my 15.75in Max it produces 2000fps with H110 and LiL Gun. IMHO 1680 is a great powder for the 357 Max, but I think it does better with the lighter bullets, 180 or less, for my purposes.

In "my" barrel, the 180 RCBS Sil bullet and 1680 provides sub 1/2in groups at 100 yards and Vel of 2050 fps. WFIW...

[TCTex]

The 175gr Ranch Dog is also a great bullet and worth considering IMHO…

[Wayne S]

Thank you, one & all. I'm also looking at getting a drill bit modified to HP some Saeco # 356, for my DW Max.

[ocelott]

Take a look here:
http://www.castbullet.com/shooting/rossi-s3.htm