What’s a good 180gr xtp hunting load for 356GNR??

Drdougrx
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Monday, May 14, 2018, 21:22 (2166 days ago)

Just curious to what others use. I’m thinking 22gr of h110. Looking for other thoughts. Not using hard cast, just 180gr XTPs.

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I like 20-21 gr. H4227, for some reason

WB
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Monday, May 14, 2018, 21:46 (2166 days ago) @ Drdougrx

it performs much better, top speeds up with H110/296 in the .356 GNR ctg. I have no explanation, it just does. It is really a lot for stable and consistent. However I still use WW Mag marked primers ("For Standard or Magnum Loads" - on the box). I was getting 1500-1550 fps from my 6.5" Ruger BH.

Actually I begin by looking over old .357 Maximum loads and work my around them. 1680 does well too but I have not chrono'd them.

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356 GNR Ruger Blackhawk revolver

Alcorn
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Tuesday, May 15, 2018, 03:36 (2165 days ago) @ WB

Bullet: powder: Primer: Case:
180gr. XTP 21.0gr. CCI LPM Starline 41mag.
H-110
180gr. 22.0gr. " "
LFNGC H-110
158 gr. 22.5gr. " "
Swift H-110

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356GNR in S&W Model 28

Howard
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Tuesday, May 15, 2018, 15:49 (2165 days ago) @ Alcorn

Gary's done dozens of these, here's one:
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here are a couple more S&Ws in 356 GNR.

Gary Reeder
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Tuesday, May 15, 2018, 16:53 (2165 days ago) @ Howard

for a jacketed bullet drop it down to 21 grains

Gary Reeder
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Monday, May 14, 2018, 22:02 (2166 days ago) @ Drdougrx

of H-110 or 296. For hunting I use nothing but those 2 powders.

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356 GNR revolver Gary

backroadsrambler
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Monday, May 14, 2018, 22:16 (2166 days ago) @ Gary Reeder

Please see Shawn's follow-up question below, almost at the bottom of the page, thanks...

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Thats the combination I used in Africa...

Huey
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Tuesday, May 15, 2018, 05:16 (2165 days ago) @ Drdougrx

Worked just fine on Impala.

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Thanks Huey ... I guess I should come clean....

Drdougrx
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Tuesday, May 15, 2018, 06:53 (2165 days ago) @ Huey

....I got impatient and loaded 20. I was bored and did some experimentation. I also loaded 20 rounds of 300GNR the 100gr xtps over 18gr of 2400. Had a WB experimentation moment!

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Id listen to these guys about 21 grains...

Huey
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Tuesday, May 15, 2018, 07:05 (2165 days ago) @ Drdougrx

In a revolver. I was using my Reeder Rolling Block with those bullets seated to the rear cannelure. That definitely makes a difference.

I was just referencing the cartridge and bullet combo.

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Already decided to pull them and start at 20 gr

Drdougrx
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Tuesday, May 15, 2018, 07:16 (2165 days ago) @ Huey

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every gun is different. For some 20 grains might be

Gary Reeder
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Tuesday, May 15, 2018, 10:54 (2165 days ago) @ Drdougrx

max, for others 22 might be. My 2 revolvers in 356 GNR both like 21 grains for jacketed and lead.

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