New 357 on its way! Woot Woot!!!

[osteodoc08]

I had traded my LGS a case of 22 ammo I had bought years ago for $120 or $140, I cant remember. Anyhow, It's been sitting and collecting some major dust and I had plenty of 22 ammo on reserve. With 22 ammo hitting the shelves with more regularity, I figured I'd off load it for a cheap caliber to reload for and find a companion to my Marlin 1894cs. I had originally wanted a GP-100. I've been patiently waiting and had found a 6" model, but no 4" model (my favorite handgun barrel length on a revolver). I originally wanted a GP-100 for 2 reasons. 1. I love my ruger handguns. 2. My mother has my Smith 586 pulling nightstand duty. That being said, I am also a strong aficianado of the Blackhawk. I've been perusing SportsSouth, Zanders, etc for the past month. Nothing.......until I happened upon this at Davidson's

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Should be here tuesday. Gonna work on some load development this weekend. I'm also gonna steal back my 586 and loan my Ruger P-89 to my mother. Gotta take her shooting to familiarize her with it.

If anyone has any proven recipes, I'm all ears.

My molds currently include:

Lyman 358429
MP 357-125 (if I can get it to work. It drops right at 357 and may not work. It's my 9mm boolit)
MP 360-180
NOE 358429

I also have a box of blemished 125gr XTP with about 350-400 left.

[Love Life]

358429 over 5 gr of Unique in 38 special cases. Throws down pie plate size groups (8-10 inches) at 100 yds from a 4 inch Model 28 with startling regularity.

[mainiac]

358429 and 2400 powder,,,none finer

[osteodoc08]

While I don't have unique, I should be able to get by with 296, 231, hs6, lil gun, TrailBoss, aa9, 2400 and blue dot.

[BeeMan]

If the 125 cast fits the throats it can make up into a great mid-range load. It conserves lead and a midrange load is also easier on the powder. Of course you want to see iti the same load works in the 1894cs.

[BigAl52]

No such thing as to many 357's. Next to the 41 the 357 is a close second at my house. Congrats. Al

[osteodoc08]

No such thing as to many 357's. Next to the 41 the 357 is a close second at my house. Congrats. Al

Add in a good 45 colt or two and I'd say great minds think alike!

[BigAl52]

Matter of fact just bought a Ruger Bisley in 45 colt with the 45 acp cylinder. Im real anxious to shoot that gun and see how I like it. I sure do like how it feels in my hand. Al

[osteodoc08]

You're gonna love it. I had one but had to let it go. I wish I still had it. Curiously, I NEVER touched the acp cylinder. And only ran maybe 3 cylinders worth through it. I had big plans for it.....maybe next time around.

[BigAl52]

Thats really why I bought it to begin with. I have a JM 625 Smith that I love to shoot. 45 acp in the wheel gun is fun. I know I will shoot both cylinders alot. Al

[osteodoc08]

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Preliminary pictures. Won't have a chance to shoot her soon, but I'll toss up some glamour shots when I do with a full detailed report.