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Reloading 38 Exxxxtra Long aka 357 Max
Jun 14th, 2019 at 9:27pm
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Looking for accuracy loads, have many molds, thinking about starting with 200gr.  Suggestions?
  
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Re: Reloading 38 Exxxxtra Long aka 357 Max
Reply #1 - Jun 14th, 2019 at 11:25pm
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30 gr. OE 3F, 180gr. LBT LN plain base, .360", 10bhn, no wad, compressed the powder with the bullet when seating it. O.L. set into the throat as far as it will go. Any SP primer. Loaded on my Dillon 550b just like any pistol ammo would be done.

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Reply #2 - Jun 15th, 2019 at 1:48pm
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THANKS!   I'm narrowing in on the 358430 (195gr rn, pb) sized to 358.  Looking a 4227 from the odd bits and pieces that I can find on the web.  Not much published for rifles.
  
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Reply #3 - Jun 15th, 2019 at 5:03pm
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If you are looking at using smokeless you might want to consider the RCBS 357-180-SIL.
  
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Reply #4 - Jun 15th, 2019 at 7:48pm
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oneatatime wrote on Jun 15th, 2019 at 5:03pm:
If you are looking at using smokeless you might want to consider the RCBS 357-180-SIL.


Thanks, I'll look into it.  Tried 15-16-17-18 gr of 4227 behind the 358430 (195gr).  15 was the best group so I'll try lower charges tomorrow.  (And a good scope that adjusts too)

  
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Reply #5 - Jun 15th, 2019 at 10:23pm
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I'm not home right now but I have data for 160 (358311) and 208 gr bullets (35875 and 358315). I shoot mine, mostly BSed but have fixed data too.

14 gr 4227 would be a good place to start BSed, 13 gr fixed. With pb bullets.

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