200gr 357mag loads

Marty · 03-02-2006, 02:35 AM

Does anyone have any reloading information for loading 200gr cast bullets for the 357mag. I purchased 500 projectiles a few days back to try out in my S&W 686 but cant find any info for loading such heavey bullets anywhere.

I live in Aus and mostly use ADI powders but I do have some win231 that i could use in the loads. I was thinking about using data for 180grain bullets and backing off the load say about 20% but i am reluctant to try it.

MSgtEgress · 03-02-2006, 06:38 PM

I used to use a 180 Lead (Truncated cone)and 10 g of blue dot and 14.5 G 296 under a 180g JHP in my 686. I looked in a couple of manuals and there's not much for 200g. I found some it 2 different powder manuals, Alliant and Winchester:

Alliant Powder:
Blue Dot 8.2g
2400 10g

WW
296 12.4g

Marty · 03-11-2006, 04:25 AM

Thanks dude, that helps me out, I plan on loading some and trying them at the range next week.

03-02-2006, 02:35 AM	#1
Marty Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Newcastle, Australia Posts: 16	200gr 357mag loads Does anyone have any reloading information for loading 200gr cast bullets for the 357mag. I purchased 500 projectiles a few days back to try out in my S&W 686 but cant find any info for loading such heavey bullets anywhere. I live in Aus and mostly use ADI powders but I do have some win231 that i could use in the loads. I was thinking about using data for 180grain bullets and backing off the load say about 20% but i am reluctant to try it.

03-02-2006, 06:38 PM	#2
MSgtEgress Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 37	I used to use a 180 Lead (Truncated cone)and 10 g of blue dot and 14.5 G 296 under a 180g JHP in my 686. I looked in a couple of manuals and there's not much for 200g. I found some it 2 different powder manuals, Alliant and Winchester: Alliant Powder: Blue Dot 8.2g 2400 10g WW 296 12.4g

03-11-2006, 04:25 AM	#3
Marty Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Newcastle, Australia Posts: 16	Thanks dude, that helps me out, I plan on loading some and trying them at the range next week.