unique and 357mag

[blitz]

just got 4 #'s of this for some lighter 357 loads i usually load 14gr of 2400 under any 158gr but they are kinda hard on the hand so i figured i would give something else a try to make my range outings more pleasant .

anyone care to share there data with this powder?

i have loaded a few 125gr xtp's but also plan to use it with 158's

here's what i have brewed so far (untested) not gonna be able to make it out until the weather gets a little nicer.

125gr xtp
wsp primer
9gr unique
1.590 oal
crimped with lee factory crimp die (about 1/4 turn)

i am shooting them out of a 2" sp101

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[RVTECH]

I get some of my best accuracy with Unique in the .357. I am currently loading 7 gr. of Unique with 125 gr. Laser Cast SWC bullets. Very accurate - especially out of my 16" Winchester Trapper.

 

[blitz]

that is what i understand, it is also supposed to be a very good short barrel powder from what i read.
kinda wondering if the 9gr that i chose to start with is a little high though.

 

[Key-Hay]

I used to use Unique for .357 and laser cast 158 gn LSWC. Think i was using 5.4 gns. These were light target loads. Way too heavy for Cowboy action but good for plinking.

 

[2gr8dgs]

my 49th edition Lyman list a starting load for 125gr jhp & Unique at 7.0, max load at 9.7 gr. 1.590 OAL. Hope this helps.

 

[blitz]

thanks for the info, i think i will load a few at 8.5 too and try those first through the chrony, if all is well i will try the 9's

 

[Throckmorton]

i am shooting them out of a 2" sp10

yikes !

some folks enjoy heavy hitters out of a snubby.I'm just not into pain,lol

for sure ,try them before u load a ton of them and develop a really bad flinch .

 

[blitz]

yikes !

some folks enjoy heavy hitters out of a snubby.I'm just not into pain,lol

for sure ,try them before u load a ton of them and develop a really bad flinch .

for sure, i am gonna load a 3 different weights 10 of each ill shoot 5 of each through the chrony and a 5 shot group. whichever one i get the best results with i will keep. wont be near as bad as the 2400 with 14gr i am pushing a 158gr bullet at about 1190 fps and those are definately hard on the palms but i will use them for hunting. that is my favorite so far with the 2400 and i have loaded quite a few of those just looking for something lighter to make my range time more pleasant

 

[RVTECH]

kinda wondering if the 9gr that i chose to start with is a little high though.

I thought that sounded a little stout to begin with but I did not have a manual nearby to confirm it.