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Post by callmaker on Sept 5, 2017 8:59:11 GMT -5
Dad has a new .357 mag SP101, and he doesn't like the 158 xtp H110 starting loads we tried.
No desire from him to go up in charge. (That says more to me than anything else... A little less power might be the ticket.)
I have "plenty" HS6 for my 45 and 475. It has worked so easily with my other guns. From the manuals it appears to be doable, but a quick internet search found some nay-sayers.
Just wondering if anyone on here has used HS6 in the 357? Is it worth trying?
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Post by bula on Sept 5, 2017 9:15:05 GMT -5
I've never used it. I did just run downstairs and found data in the first 2 manuals I picked up. If you need just the data, have only to ask.
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Post by bula on Sept 5, 2017 9:39:58 GMT -5
I see a "like" popped up, are you asking ?
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Post by callmaker on Sept 5, 2017 9:44:20 GMT -5
Message sent. ;-)
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Post by bula on Sept 5, 2017 9:57:53 GMT -5
From my old Speer #10, 158gr JHP, HS6 starts at 9.2gr and max at 10.2, mag primer use noted. Hornady 4th edition manual specifically the 158XTP has HS6 starting at 9.1gr and max at 9.9.. Luck.
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Post by callmaker on Sept 5, 2017 10:05:28 GMT -5
Thank ya sir!
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Post by JM on Sept 5, 2017 10:05:42 GMT -5
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Post by dhd on Sept 10, 2017 14:33:47 GMT -5
I use it more than any other for 357 Magnum. I use 8.5 grains with a 176 grain bullet from a mold Tom made for me (36-176D). I use Magnum primers for everything in the 357 Magnum, so there you are. Everything I've read states to use a Magnum primer anyway. It is a clean load especially since I use PC'd bullets.
I've gone up to 9.5 grains with HS-6, but if I need that extra velocity I'll use H110, so I stick to 8.5 grains.
Just a suggestion, but the most accurate load/powder I've ever used in 357 Magnum is Universal. With 3 separate Blackhawk's I load 6.5 grains with a 165 grain WFN (Accurate Molds again) and it puts a big smile on my face every time. I have no idea of velocities as I just haven't felt like pulling out the Oehler.....
The HS-6 is very close to the Universal load in accuracy and close to the H110 load in velocity. That and the fact I have so much of it.
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Post by callmaker on Sept 13, 2017 16:03:12 GMT -5
After reading the info you all provided, and comparing everything I could find, we loaded from 8.5 in steps thru 9.2 grains.
9.0 grains of HS6 won out. I was impressed with the accuracy. I think that is going to be a nice charge for his gun from an accuracy standpoint as well as his comfort level.
The chronograph battery was dead so no velocity data until we shoot again.
Thanks guys!
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Post by dhd on Sept 13, 2017 16:24:35 GMT -5
For whatever reason, I didn't notice the revolver you were asking about until I re-read your OP. I'll bet 9.0 is pretty stout out of that smaller revolver.
Since the first time I shot my S&W Model 60 with Federal 125 grain 357 Magnum ammo, I thought of it as a miniature donkey. Cute but still kicks like hell. I carry it often and feel that if I don't hit what I'm shooting at, I'll at least set it on fire with the muzzle blast.
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Post by callmaker on Sept 14, 2017 7:40:33 GMT -5
For whatever reason, I didn't notice the revolver you were asking about until I re-read your OP. I'll bet 9.0 is pretty stout out of that smaller revolver. Well... You know you set something off. Haha! Dad put some nice Hogue grips on the 101, and I think that helped a lot. |
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Post by dougader on Sept 15, 2017 13:09:36 GMT -5
I'll tell you I didn't like HS6 in 9mm, but I did finish off the one pound I bought by loading it up in 357 magnum with some Lee tumble lube 158 grain swc bullets... and I thought it worked real well.
IIRC, the load was more of a 38 Spl +P+ in mag cases... around 7.5 grains IIRC.
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