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Offline GH1

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.357 question
« on: January 28, 2010, 11:44:45 AM »
I have a model 65 that I would like to load 180 gr cast bullets for, but according to my owner's manual the biggest I can shoot is 158 gr @ 1450 FPS.  Has anyone ever loaded a 180 gr in this gun before?
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Re: .357 question
« Reply #1 on: January 28, 2010, 12:12:58 PM »
I have the model 66 (adjustable sight) and the 158 grain SWC bullets seat out almost flush with the front of the cylinder, so I think you will probably be too long with the 180 grain bullets but that is not from my actual trying them.  I never gave it a thought about loading heavier slugs in this gun, so thanks for a heads up on this issue.

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Re: .357 question
« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2010, 03:16:56 PM »
maybe the cylinder gap/face issue for bullets walking out of the crimp is the fear, maybe the pressures you'll be using to exceed that velocity.... they say don't push a 125 at about 2k either but I've shot just under max loads of h110 out of a 608 probably 200 times with no issues.  load up your ammo right and... what could go wrong?  if you have to set the bullets back a bit then back off the powder charge, and don't use a powder that spikes like crazy if it's slightly compressed.  physically gauge the compression with a dowel, measure it with calipers if you can, get specific with the recipe the first time and be careful.

taurus is REALLY careful to cover all bases and is not only redundant but rediculous in doing so: read their safety measures for gun storage that tell you to keep it locked up and unloaded but to also be aware that an unaccessible gun can get you killed because you can't get to it, all in the same page!

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Re: .357 question
« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2010, 07:01:40 PM »
Try out a box of the Federal 180 grain Cast Core. If they run good and I bet they will match up a handload to the Cast Core load.