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Offline Handi-Fan

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357maxi question?????
« on: July 06, 2010, 08:13:55 AM »
When my turn comes up for Tim's reamer I'll be a maxi-man ;D, What I would like to here from are you maxi guys and gals is whatcha shootin in them and what they seem to prefer. Especially you handloaders. I reload been doin it for 35 yrs. want to pre roll some trials, so soon as I get the reamer outta the chamber I can burn some ;D. If you loaders don't what to post your recipe I understand. But if you will share; PM them to me so no one else will know!!!!! :-X Any contributions will be appreciated. Don't matter if its factory or reloaded. All do have a wonderful day!!! ;D
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Re: 357maxi question?????
« Reply #1 on: July 06, 2010, 08:42:30 AM »
You'll find there are a gazillion threads on 357max loads, there are at least a dozen in the last couple months, use the page search (ctrl f) to search the last dozen pages or the search function and you'll get a lot more info than in another thread.  ;) A1680 and Lil'gun with 180gr jacketed or 200gr cast are the most often mentioned, there are also links to 357Max loads in the FAQs.

Tim

Just select this forum from the list of forums.

http://www.gboreloaded.com/forums/index.php?action=search

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Re: 357maxi question?????
« Reply #2 on: July 06, 2010, 11:23:27 AM »
I certainly agree with Tim, however remember the Handi comes in two twists that will determine what length bullets it will digest. I have the short twist and it loves 180-200 grain bullets & A1680
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Re: 357maxi question?????
« Reply #3 on: July 06, 2010, 01:06:28 PM »
I guess I'm "Et up with the Yankee dumbass" as my old Florida Cracker friend Rocky would say.  I don't have a clue as to the rate of twist in either of my Handi .357 Maxis.  All I can tell ya is they both shoot 158s and 180s just fine.  I tried 125 gr. .38s and they wouldn't shoot worth dog doo.

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Re: 357maxi question?????
« Reply #4 on: July 06, 2010, 01:39:00 PM »
I'm "thinking" the only 18¾" twist barrels may have been pre-87 H&R Inc 357mags/maxs, I have an older barrel that I bought in 2004 that was used and rechambered to 357Max before I got it, it's 1:15½", and a 2007 accessory barrel that is also 1:15½", I don't recollect anyone stating they actually have an 18¾" twist barrel, but my recollector isn't always spot on either!! ::) But I think everyone that replied in the discovery thread on 1:15½" 357mag twist rate reported the faster twist rate.

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Re: 357maxi question?????
« Reply #5 on: July 06, 2010, 09:25:48 PM »
I just had some fun this weekend with my new Max. 180 grain Hornady pistol bullets and A1680,
just like many recommend, show great promise.

I also loaded 20, 38 special cases with cheap 125 grain cast bullets and my Granddad's Dupont
Pistol Powder #6 @ 4.2 grains. At fifty yards I had 5 flyers at 4"  but the remaining 15 all went into
a 1" hole. Next time I will weigh all the charges, bullets and brass and see if I can get rid of the
flyers.
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Re: 357maxi question?????
« Reply #6 on: July 07, 2010, 01:10:23 AM »
In my old orig 357MAXI barrel, a near max load of AA1680 powder in a maxi case with  either a 180 SP, XTP or 170GR GD bullet and a SR primer shoots where ever I aim them.

Mine shoots 38/357 almost as well too. In 38's I shoot 158 LWS or 148 DEWC bullets with light loads of Bullseye, 231 or #2. Same loads I use for bullseye pistol competitions.

Good luck and welcome to the club!!  ;D

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Re: 357maxi question?????
« Reply #7 on: July 07, 2010, 06:06:44 AM »
 Thanks for the current respones and keep em coming. My barrel is a 1:15 1/2 I checked it to see ;). Currently as a 357 mag. it shoots 145wstp 1 1/2@100yd. 158xtp fp 1 3/4 @ 100yd :). 180 Cp wfn its not to fond of w/ h110 or lil gun. I haven't been able to locate any AA 1680 locally, may have to order.
Thanks again to all for taking the time respond and HAVE A FINE DAY!!! ;D ;D ;D 
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