Good bullet to load for hot .357 out of a 20" rifle barrel.

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  • Bikebreath

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    Jun 30, 2009
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    in the bowels of Baltimore
    The Sierra, Rifle And Handgun Data, shows the most accurate load that is found over the range of loads. It shows the ft/s and ft-lb as you move across the columns. How they got to that most accurate load was to work-up to that and note change for each of those loads. I'm calling you out on not working up loads while keeping all other variables the same, then picking the most accurate for your rifle. It may be crimping that's the problem, but you won't know unless you work-up loads and find the one among them that works best for your rifle.
     

    fidelity

    piled higher and deeper
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    Aug 15, 2012
    22,400
    Frederick County
    Also since you mentioned needing the trigger improved, I recently dropped in a Volquartsen sear kit in mine and it is fabulous! Best $40 spent and easy peasy installation.
    Now I'm tempted. I read it wasn't straightforward for the 77/357 because it was designed for possibly the 77/22. I think I've seen Midway with the kits before so will take a look.

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    6Den

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    Feb 10, 2013
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    Howard County
    Now I'm tempted. I read it wasn't straightforward for the 77/357 because it was designed for possibly the 77/22. I think I've seen Midway with the kits before so will take a look.

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    Just be prepared for a VERY light pull. I haven't gauged it, but I'm guessing mine breaks around 1.5 pounds. I happen to like my rifle triggers this light.

    I believe the sear kits are for all 77/xx. I bought mine from Midway and installation was a piece of cake. There are YouTube tutorials also.
     

    fidelity

    piled higher and deeper
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    Aug 15, 2012
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    Thanks. Will buy the kit. Recently bought more mags for the 77/357 after they announced they were discontinuing it. I can understand why it's not a price competitive platform, but I'd sell a couple of my lever action rifles in 357 before parting with my 77/357.

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    trickg

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    Jul 22, 2008
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    Here you go - these are some of the last of my Dad's reloads, and they pack a pretty good punch. I was 9 when he was cranking the handle to make these.

    According to the side of the box which is marked with a grease pencil, they are Speer 140 gr JHP. I have 20 of them left, and those are the last of my dad's handgun reloads.
     

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    Bisleyfan44

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    Jan 11, 2008
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    The Sierra, Rifle And Handgun Data, shows the most accurate load that is found over the range of loads. It shows the ft/s and ft-lb as you move across the columns. How they got to that most accurate load was to work-up to that and note change for each of those loads. I'm calling you out on not working up loads while keeping all other variables the same, then picking the most accurate for your rifle. It may be crimping that's the problem, but you won't know unless you work-up loads and find the one among them that works best for your rifle.

    Bikebreath nailed it.
    Like I said before, H110 does require a heavy crimp for best performance, but load development will reveal where accuracy can be found. Also H110 tends to do best at the higher end of loads; near or at max, with mag primers. However, pick your bullet, primer, seating depth, and degree of crimp. Then load the H110 at the listed starting charge and work up a bit at a time until you find your accuracy.
     

    EKing

    NRA Benefactor
    Aug 12, 2016
    192
    Sykesville
    I think the gun shoots 180s fine. The Buffalo Bore 180 hard cast ammo I shot out of it a few weeks ago grouped 2" or better.

    Like I said above I'm pretty sure it's my loading technique that is screwing up the accuracy. I will work up some more 180s with a heavier crimp and see what happens.

    In what order did you shoot the loads?
    I ask because I was taught that you should always shoot jacketed bullets before shooting lead bullets because the fouling left behind from lead bullets will really mess up the accuracy of the jacketed bullets. Doesn't mean it's true, but it's what I've always "known".

    I agree, those green epoxy bullets do look pretty sweet. I bought some purple ones last year to make dummy rounds.
     

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