Just got a GP100 6in. Have loaded for 9mm, 45acp, 223, 308, 30-06.
What I am trying to figure out is primers. Currently all I have is small rifle and small rifle magnum. no pistol.
I have been using regular small rifle for my 9mm and figured they would be fine for 38spl
For 357, I'm still trying to figure out what loads or powders I would need magnum primers with. I am hoping I can use regular small rifle since the cups are thicker, but was concerned there would not be enough flash. An that there could be too much flash with a small rifle magnum.
For now the plan is to stick to 158g bullets for both 38 and 357. My current 2 powders are HP-38 and AA#7. What I find odd is the load data generally tends to jump over #7. It goes from #5 to #9.
I have a reasonable powder selection at my local shop. What are the good powders for a HOT 357 and a moderate 38spl(in the 1000fps range)
Any suggestions or advice is appreciated.
What I am trying to figure out is primers. Currently all I have is small rifle and small rifle magnum. no pistol.
I have been using regular small rifle for my 9mm and figured they would be fine for 38spl
For 357, I'm still trying to figure out what loads or powders I would need magnum primers with. I am hoping I can use regular small rifle since the cups are thicker, but was concerned there would not be enough flash. An that there could be too much flash with a small rifle magnum.
For now the plan is to stick to 158g bullets for both 38 and 357. My current 2 powders are HP-38 and AA#7. What I find odd is the load data generally tends to jump over #7. It goes from #5 to #9.
I have a reasonable powder selection at my local shop. What are the good powders for a HOT 357 and a moderate 38spl(in the 1000fps range)
Any suggestions or advice is appreciated.