wonderwolf
01-14-2018, 03:36 PM
I'm loading the Type III wadcutter 360432 (NOE HP) 160gr version in .357 Magnum and have been very happy with 12.5gr of 2400, Looking through some load books last night I saw some 160gr data (for other bullets) going up to 14.2gr of 2400.
These loads are going out of a carbine (mostly) and in this colder weather I know it wont be the same testing loads as it will be when its 90° out so I'm seeing how hot others have loaded with this boolit specifically. I'm just concerned as to the extra amount of bullet that is seated below the case mouth creating less case volume=higher starting pressure.
The hotter I've run 360432 the better the results have been, My plan is to load up in some quick ladder loads and see if I get any pressure signs but just wanted to check here to see if anybody has tried the same.
P.S.
This boolit is one I keep coming back to again and again trying to find the perfect all around heavy projectile for my GP100/77-357 combination. It feeds very well in the bolt action and has been very accurate so far. I was disappointed in the new group buy 180 mold as its too tight in my GP100 in .357 and does not feed cleanly in the 77.
These loads are going out of a carbine (mostly) and in this colder weather I know it wont be the same testing loads as it will be when its 90° out so I'm seeing how hot others have loaded with this boolit specifically. I'm just concerned as to the extra amount of bullet that is seated below the case mouth creating less case volume=higher starting pressure.
The hotter I've run 360432 the better the results have been, My plan is to load up in some quick ladder loads and see if I get any pressure signs but just wanted to check here to see if anybody has tried the same.
P.S.
This boolit is one I keep coming back to again and again trying to find the perfect all around heavy projectile for my GP100/77-357 combination. It feeds very well in the bolt action and has been very accurate so far. I was disappointed in the new group buy 180 mold as its too tight in my GP100 in .357 and does not feed cleanly in the 77.