357 bullets
Quote from Reloader on April 16, 2020, 9:21 pmHave 38 spec plated bullets. About to begin to load a 357 casing for target practice and using a lighter load, I was wondering if others have done this. Don’t crimp the casing, make it snug only. Any advice is appreciated and thanks.
Have 38 spec plated bullets. About to begin to load a 357 casing for target practice and using a lighter load, I was wondering if others have done this. Don’t crimp the casing, make it snug only. Any advice is appreciated and thanks.
Quote from Reloader on April 17, 2020, 2:41 pmas long as you keep velocities under 1200 fps, and don't overcrimp, no problem loading plated bullets into 357
as long as you keep velocities under 1200 fps, and don't overcrimp, no problem loading plated bullets into 357
Quote from NEVADA SMITH on December 26, 2025, 1:49 amI like to apply a light crimp, enough to keep the bullet from being pushed down by finger pressure.
You don’t want sharp edges keeping you from smoothly loading into revolver cylinders.
You also need light crimp to make sure the powder gets burned efficiently.
I like to apply a light crimp, enough to keep the bullet from being pushed down by finger pressure.
You don’t want sharp edges keeping you from smoothly loading into revolver cylinders.
You also need light crimp to make sure the powder gets burned efficiently.