With Unique nonexistent on the shelves going on three years, I worked up a fine 357 Magnum practice load which will replace the classic load using 6.0 grs Unique under generic cast 158 gr SWC in 357 Mag cases.
Chronographed the following:
Firearm: Ruger 4 5/8 inch Blackhawk
Case: Starline 357 Magnum
Bullet: Missouri cast 158 gr (12 BNH)
Powder: Alliant BE-86
Charge: 6.0 grs (Little Dandy rotor #9)
Primer: CCI 550
OAL: 1.570
Crimp: Redding Profile 1/2 turn
Shot #/MV
1. 1,010
2. 996
3. 1,011
4. 998
5. 997
6. 1,014
7. 998
8. 1,002
9. 986
10. 1,010
Hi 1,014
Lo 986
Avg 1,002
ES 28
SD 8