Load Data for 230 gr .357

[school of mines]

Hello,

I am looking for some load data for bowling pin competition 230gr .357 Mag cast boolits. Anyone have some sources? I have some Universal powder on hand, but am looking for anything that would work.

Thanks,

Shane

[Milsurp Junkie]

I was given some 357 mag rounds at a gun store. I decided to break them down (I don't shot others reloads, so I just broke them down for the components). I orginally was expecting to find a 158 grain swc. What I found was a plain base 225 grain fp lead projectile, w/ 4.6 grains of what looks very much like Unique. The brass was regular 357 length, not cut down to 38 special size. I have not found the load anywhere. It piqueued my curiosity. Does anyone have 1) What the load was to be used for (very heavy projectile) 2) A source for a similar load?
I will try to upload the pictures of the bullet, I would love to know which mold it is.
Thanks!
Jonathan

[frank505]

I shoot the 358627 Lyman bullet weighing 225 grains with 12 grains of WC 820 (lot 47320) for 1190 fps and a sd of 5, oh and a Federal 200. Starline cases.

[GabbyM]

AA #9 shot under the 230 grain lead pencil.
9.0 grains in 357 magnum cases. Their's a link to where you can buy he bullet. 250 pcs for $20.

I've heard of Unique being used but would not think much velocity could be achieved.

http://www.reloadersauction.com/38357-CAL-230-gr-WC-250ct,name,124100,auction_id,auction_details#220bc 9c71f85

[Bass Ackward]

Yep, 9 gr AA#9 is what gets recommended for bowling pins.

[part_timer]

This would be a great place to start. The load data is all the way at the bottom of the page.

http://www.lasc.us/FryxellLyman358627.htm

[anachronism]

I used to use about 4 grains of 700X for the 358627 for bowling pins. You could almost shoot that load without hearing protection, it was so quiet. As I recall, velocity was around 850 fps, about the same as a 45 ACP. The pins were VERY impressed with this load.

[Groo]

Groo here
AA1680 at 90% under that big bullet will work but need a strong gun with a long cylinder..
Check with Penn Bullets..

[JMax]

We used 7 gr of Blue Dot when we shot pins at Second Chance. 38 spl cases were used.

[school of mines]

Thanks for all of the input, especially the internet links! It looks like AA#9 is the powder I'm leaning towards using.