K-Tex

Testing of 1 powder-bullet-seating depth combo can be misleading on this video and in actual. Also in different guns even if they're the same make and model. Still interesting on his testing.

I use 450's due to the powder and bullet weights used. As far as more speed there wasn't any/enough change. @ primers used for comparing loads I've done are 400's and 450's. If it works for me, then I go for it.

I've used lil gun in 44mag and 50ae. Can't complain! I've also used lil gun for 300bo. Pretty much any powder for 44mag I've used in 300bo (296, h110 (I know it's the same) and lil gun). 1680 is also my go to in 300bo.

I was trying to build an under 7.5# with optic in 338lm 28-30" barrel. With the hnt stock and Ti receiver and cf barrel the weight is under 7#, but the optic puts it over 8.5#. If I were to only shoot 250's and lighter then a 24-26" would be fine. I do like the mdt chassis as I have 2 of them. I think apf sells chassis for savage 110's (Graham Bros.) also that looks nice.

I'm glad I don't shoot as much as most of you peeps, but would rather roll my own than buy most factory ammo. Yes, there's a fine line on range ammo pricing to rolling your own, but not near as much fun and relaxing. Most of my primer inventory is from pre-covid pricing and have bought some of those hard to find (well for me in the middle of nowhere) large rifle (magnum included) primers of mostly cci. Having to branch out and use (and find) fed, win and rem also. CCI being the only brand used in the past will cause me to do some work-up loads. Pistol primers might be easier to acquire, but still finding prices neat the 7 cent mark before shipping and hazmat. If you don't buy much the average goes up around 2 cents per or more. While I did pay 15 cents per for large magnum rifle that came out to be 17.6 cents/per made my 4 cents per go up. It can always be worse on prices, but paying $2+/per for rifle cartridges in the hunting section (some in match ammo also) can still be made cheaper than factory. Buying into a new cartridge (6.5prc) can be challenging if you leap before you look and not make sure you can find dies, brass and /or factory ammo for reloading. I was going in the direction of 6.5saum/4sgap, but the prc was easier to get. I was able to find factory 6.5prc ammo for $1.14/per which made the decision easier.

So true!

With the 10mm 2.0 I installed a dpp and the 2.0 had the plate for it. No extra purchase needed.

I have the 4" version with maybe 150 rounds down the pipe and 0 function issues. None are reloads, but will be soon.

Unless it's a linear brake (if you can call it that) all will be your neighbor's irritation. Radials are a little better.

No reason for anyone to get that way! If they don't like it then just don't post.

I enjoy my 357sig's as I have 2 and will have more. P226, g31 and will do a barrel conversion of an xdm 40s&w 5.25". I have 3 barrels for the g31 and possibly get a longer barrel for the 226 either in ported and/or threaded.

I don't find it a waste of time as I enjoy the 357sig! With 125gr and heavier per barrel length it's faster than 100fps than a 9 standard pressure. With +p it's closer, but still a big difference. I load standard and +p in 9mm along with 357sig also. Just shoot what you enjoy and leave the rest for others to decide. Easy as that! 147gr in sig is way faster than a 9 with the same barrel length and not just 50-100fps faster.....well with what I load for.

Who's been having attitude? Is it how "YOU" read it or did I miss something? I guess I missed the removed post then?

I've used be-86 in my 40s&w and like it.

What firearm was that done in? Out of curiosity I might chamber 1 (not fire it).

Just started loading for the 45-70, but nothing on what has worked best. Barnes 250 and 300originals, 325ftx and Swift 350a-frames in the works. Marlin sbl and cb models

I haven't tried any yet, but do have a fair amount for testing.

I use both type, but switched to mag only when using 296, h110 and lil gun. It holds about the same amount of powder as 44mag which I use mag primers in it also.

that cartridge is a pita, but love the power from it! I use the Lee FCD with the right amount of depth on crimp without any issues of bullet set back. With such a short neck it's worth the money for security.

I use Sierra and Hornady mostly form 90-147gr. As far as powders for each I'd need to check. Pretty much everything I load is near max. Those 90gr sure do fly from a 357sig. I'll get back to you on powders per bullet combos I've done.

I don't do any comp shooting, so I'm not sure how that's figured?

I think I use a healthy dose of blue dot for the 135's. My other choices have been silhouette, 3n37 (might be to slow) and longshot. I haven't chrono'd any to say what the velocity is.

Be careful on flash hole size! I have some R-P headstamped cases for 357sig that are small. I had to hone/file down the stem to decap. That was the only case I've had issues with.

I load for 357sig and love that cartridge! From 90-147grs and various powders for each. Give me a bullet weight choice and I'll see what info I have.

You're corect in a manner of speaking. 9mm is the caliber for the 357sig, but 9luger is a different story. This was my mishap as I loaded a 357sig round into a 40s&w. I bounced down the barrel at hit the target at 50 yards. Now I have 1 fireformed 40s&w case.