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.357 maximum loads
« on: January 06, 2009, 02:27:02 AM »
Has anyone tried 225 grain bullets in this cartridge?
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Re: .357 maximum loads
« Reply #1 on: January 06, 2009, 03:00:11 AM »
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Re: .357 maximum loads
« Reply #2 on: January 06, 2009, 04:01:58 AM »
Which 225 gr bullet?
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Re: .357 maximum loads
« Reply #3 on: January 06, 2009, 04:37:53 AM »
Barnes preferably
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Re: .357 maximum loads
« Reply #4 on: January 06, 2009, 06:29:04 AM »
I tried the Barnes TSX 225gr in the 357 Max, but I never got past the software stage because nothing could push it fast enough to stabilize that bullet.  Too long (1.3") and not enough powder space left.
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Re: .357 maximum loads
« Reply #5 on: January 06, 2009, 07:05:48 AM »
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Re: .357 maximum loads
« Reply #6 on: January 06, 2009, 10:29:39 AM »
Quote from: GrampaMike on January 06, 2009, 06:29:04 AM
I tried the Barnes TSX 225gr in the 357 Max, but I never got past the software stage because nothing could push it fast enough to stabilize that bullet.  Too long (1.3") and not enough powder space left.
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 Grampa said it. It just doesn't have the powder capacity to get that bullet going fast enough for it to be a popular option. Of coarse, most of us are using them as a hunting caliber, not just a fun to shooting caliber.

 I have shot some 200's, but the vast majority of my loads are the 170 and 180 gr weights followed by the 158/160's. As much as I love it and tote its greatness, I have to admit it has its limitations and performing with heavyweight bullets is its Achilles heel.

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