357Max Ruger #1 range time today

[rockrat]

Got to get in a bit of range time before the rains hit. Put away the Lil Gun and pulled out the H4227 (no go), but the keg of Wc680 seemed to shine a bit today. Might do better with better bench technique as I only had the fore-end resting on the sandbags.
Everything was at 100yds. All groups were with 23.7gr Wc680, WW's plus about 1% tin added. LBT blue soft lube and sized @ 0.360"

Group on left was the GB 358627 crimped in the second groove, some verticle stringing may be my bench technique

Group on upper right was the GB 360-180 FP. Velocity should be near 2200fps

Group on lower right was a 230gr MM boolit that looks alot like the 311041 boolit. Last shot was the flyer, I may have been in a hurry to get the shot off. Velocity right at 1900fps.

I was using the Wolf SR primer for 223 rounds. Will try again with Rem 7.5's to see if there is any difference.

I think any of these boolits would make a good whitetail load, but especially the 180FP or the 358627 clone!

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d149/Bigdog337/006-2-1.jpg

[shaggist]

Those are excellent groups and great velocities. I have a Rossi R357S that I just had rechambered by David White in OK to 357 Max. I am waiting for a decent sight to put on it, as my old eyes don't do iron sights anymore. I'll be interested in any additional load workups you do, as I'll be doing the same shortly and will follow your results with interest. Please post the results and recipes as you get them.

[Wayne S]

Very good groups, just keep on eye on the top strap above the bbl/cyl. gap. That much Wc680 will cause it to get gas cut with extended use.

[dragonrider]

I would be very happy with groups like that.

[Beerd]

Very good groups, just keep on eye on the top strap above the bbl/cyl. gap. That much Wc680 will cause it to get gas cut with extended use.

it's a #1 Ruger RIFLE! ;)
:kidding:
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[Wayne S]

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