On my Xtreme 124 FP, I'm running 1.140", Gold Dots I'm running 1.135", and XTP 1.145". Those are with working up loads and what shot best in my barrel.
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On my Xtreme 124 FP, I'm running 1.140", Gold Dots I'm running 1.135", and XTP 1.145". Those are with working up loads and what shot best in my barrel.
Got it. ThanksQuote:
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This what you use as well?
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/21...ess-gun-powder
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Yes! Fills the case very well. Able to shoot compressed loads with it so it keeps the bullets from setback. Burns clean and is accurate.
Thanks. I'll grab some.
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You are welcome. It's what I use with the Xtreme since it's a lil lower velocity than the other two powders. Keeps them from going too fast and losing the accuracy node in my gun.
Can't find any AA#9 locally. They are out of stock in both locations. Would power pistol be the better choice over longshot for xtreme 124gr fp? Plan to use Longshot for Speer gold dots.Quote:
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Both of those should be fine, just start on the low end and see how they do and work up looking for the velocity node.
I will. What's a good velocity for 357 Sig just in general? 1350?Quote:
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Most factory ammo runs around that area. But factory stuff is loaded down for safety in all guns. I've pushed the Xtreme past that but accuracy fades once the plated get too fast. The XTP and Gold Dots I've pushed up to a little over 1,500 fps. I keep my Xtreme loads for plinking and they do well around the 1,300 fps range, give or take a few.
Got it. I'll let you know how it goes. Should be working on them in the next week or so.Quote:
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Had to do a lil batch yesterday since I was out. One of the funnest pistol cartidges to shoot.
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Awesome bud. I'm waiting on powder. Should be hear tomorrow. Probably load some up this weekend. I'll keep you posted.[emoji106][emoji106]Quote:
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Also that mighty armory decapping die is awesome. Thanks for the tip on it.Quote:
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Yeah man, that MA decapper is the bees knees. Did you get the swage combo to swage military crimps too? I got my when they first came out with the solid pin, not the replaceable tipped ones. I have punched through berdan primers with no issue lol. They are tough for sure! I'm assuming you ran into some of the tiny hole R-P and Speer brass?
No. I wasn't aware the 357 Sig has military crimp. I decapped a bunch and didn't see any. What company has military crimp? I've done Speer, R-P, Winchester and I believe GSM. Could be wrong on the last one lol.Quote:
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No the .357 SIG doesn't have crimps. I meant the 5.56 brass and what not.
Gotcha. Yeah I have a Dillon super swedge 600 for that.Quote:
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MA has a swage combo with their decapper so you can swage 5.56/7.62 NATO and other military type crimped brass. I got it with mine. Really useful and effective.
ha yeah you are good then. I would get super swage but don't shoot much military brass in my rifles, mostly just Lapua.
Nice. I'll check it out.[emoji106][emoji106]Quote:
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I am just getting ready myself to reload 357 Sig, still gather all the needed items. I click on this link and it doesn't find it. So which MA die is it that you found worked? Thanks for the help, BobQuote:
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Hi Bob looks like they are out of stock. Here is the new link for you. Definitely recommend getting one they work excellent for 357 Sig with lapua size flash holes.Quote:
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https://www.mightyarmory.com/collect...or-all-presses
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Thank you much.Quote:
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Just getting to load 357 Sig now lol. Where can I find find load data for AA #9 using 124gr xtreme flat point?Quote:
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Just use Western Powders suggested charge for their 124/125 grain for AA#9 (11.7 - 13.0 grains and COL of 1.140"). The Xtremes can handle the velocity, I've run them at 1,450fps and they shoot fast, flat, and accurate. However for plinking I've backed off a tad to save on case life. I run em around 1,320fps now. Very accurate.
Edit: be careful on certain brand cases of running near max or max loads.. the AA#9 powder fills the case FULL and the compression from seating the bullets can bulge the shoulders and cause the rounds not to feed or chamber. Different cases have slightly different internal volumes. I've found this out using mixed headstamps.
Thanks bud. Any cases that come to mind I should be aware of? I'll never go max anyways. These will be plinking rounds.Quote:
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I can't remember which one's had less volume, but I run around 12.5 grains for plinking and it has kept shoulder bulge away.. All my hollow points.are loaded with same headstamp so I can run hotter.
What headstamp do you use for hollow points?Quote:
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Have been using Speer brand.
Cool. Thanks for the help. I'll post my results as soon as I get them tested.Quote:
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You're welcome bud.
Sorry to bother you again, but I have 125gr Speer gold dots will blue dot work for them or should I use Longshot or power pistol? What data range should I use for them as well?Quote:
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Both work very well. The AA#9 does well too. However, do not go on Speer's data for the AA#9 because it lists max as 14.6 grains. There is no way in hell you can fit 14.6 grains and seat the bullet. 14.6 would nearly overflow the case and compression would be out of this world. The load data for the Power Pistol was hard to find since Alliant only lists that powder with 147 grain projectiles. Here is a link with lots of info on the .357 SIG and lists Power Pistol for the 124/125 grain stuff. These are max loads listed and should start low and work up.
http://www.reloadammo.com/357sig.htm
Hodgdon's website lists Longshot for the 124/125 grain stuff as follows:
8.3 - 9.3 grains
OAL of 1.135"
Hope that helps.
Thanks. So no blue dot? Trying to figure what is going to work best. I have Longshot should I go with that for the data you provided?Quote:
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Ah I overlooked Blue Dot. I've never used it before. Alliant lists Blue Dot at 11.0 grains as max and OAL of 1.135". I'm sure it will do good too. The data I listed from Hodgdon was right off their site for Longshot powder.
OK thanks again. I'll give both a shot.Quote:
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Ramshot Silhouette and Hodgdon HS-6 work well for this caliber also, if you have any of those...
You are welcome.
Are you using the Lee auto drum by chance. If I use it it over flares the case. Now if I don't use it I can set the flare as needed. Seems like the tension from the spring in the auto drum over flares it. Never has issues like this using the auto drum in any other pistol cartridges. Any ideas?Quote:
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