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  1. 10-01-2022, 11:19 AM #1
    Pipian
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    Question New 357 barrel strangeness

    Rebarreld my rifle with a Kreiger 357 barrel with a 14 twist. I’m beginning to work up a load, but as time as to what weight and size lead Boolits, I might try first. I surmise that I did my break-in with a box of 125s and they spiral out for being too light. Any any good suggestions?
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  2. 10-01-2022, 11:22 AM #2
    HWooldridge
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    I would start at 160 or more. You may find 180-200 about right.
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  3. 10-01-2022, 01:10 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by HWooldridge View Post
    I would start at 160 or more. You may find 180-200 about right.
    What should I size them at?
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  4. 10-01-2022, 01:37 PM #4
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    Start with a SWC 158 grain and sizes to .358.

    1-14 is fast for a 357 magnum rifle most barrels are 1-16 or 1-20.

    Your rifle may like 140 to 170 grain bullets.

    Unique is my go to powder for my 357 magnum rifles.
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BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD Pointed
BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
C Compressed Charge PR Primer SPCL Soft Point "Core-Lokt"
HP Hollow Point PSPCL Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" C.O.L. Cartridge Overall Length
PSP Pointed Soft Point Spz Spitzer Point SBT Spitzer Boat Tail
LRN Lead Round Nose LWC Lead Wad Cutter LSWC Lead Semi Wad Cutter
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