Reloading 101 "357 Magnum"

[@danieldyszkiewicz403]

4 yrs later. Good instructional video. Living in Illinois 2020 during the pandemic and riots, not being able to find ammo, made me want to reload

[@biged7175]

This Covid thing......... Great to get into reloading better to have been doing it for some time.

[@barrylewis3424]

That was very interesting. From a newbies point of view I'll be re-watching this over and over. Cheers

[@biged7175]

Thank you I'm glad it helps.

[@kschrader007]

Went to my first gun show, and was informed of Lee's tooling and reloading. Looked for a video for reloading 357 Magnum loads for my D.E. and how-to steps, and you Sir...nailed this video with great comments and step by step processes you took and watched for. Great Job!! I think I could nail this process as a first time re-loader.

[@biged7175]

Glad I could help!

[@Zpaaztyk]

Nice explanation. I just purchased an SP101 .357, 3incher, and as soon as I get all the components I will handload. Thanks for being thorough and wasting no time.

[@biged7175]

Cool revolver! Thank you.

[@rvtitech9481]

Thank you Big Ed for getting me started on my reloading journey. This is the video that got me going!

[@jazbold8690]

Probably the best reload 101 I have ever seen. Thank you.

[@biged7175]

Jăz Bold your welcome.

[@KalabCoine-kp8es]

Getting into this rabbit hole of reloading. So far have a reloading bible on the way and watching tons of videos to get a good idea on where I want to start. I have been taking notes on equipment used, steps, and experience tips. Thank you sir for your well informative video and sharing your knowledge.

[@biged7175]

Good luck!

[@ericdavenport2662]

My son gave me a Ruger GP100 in 357 for christmas. i went to buy ammo. Holy Crap. $53 bucks for 200 rds want to get into reloading, but know nothing about it. your video was a big helpin pointing me in the right direction, thank you.

[@biged7175]

$53 for 200 rounds of .357 Mag is cheap I bet its for 100 rounds. Don't forget to buy some .38 special.

[@ericdavenport2662]

@@biged7175 you're right,it was 100. even worse. :( .38 special will work?

[@biged7175]

@@ericdavenport2662 yes 38 specials can be shot out of a .357 all day great for learning or beginners.

[@ericdavenport2662]

@@biged7175 thanks for the info

[@Wccops61]

Great video. And I like the way you explain what happening crimp isn’t applied correct. Made me understand it much better.

[@powdermonkey5183]

I've been reloading ammo for around 15 years now to include.357 and I still watched the entire 33min and 30sec of your video lol great job. Right now all my reload stuff is in storage do to me moving these videos are the next best thing thank you

[@biged7175]

Good stuff I'm happy I could help.

[@johnc7431]

Enjoyed watching from the beginning to the end. I actually learned. About the crimping where the LED jumps out of the case when being fired never heard that before thank you

[@jacobwhiting914]

Nice video. I just got my self a GP100 this week and this guy at the range convinced me to start reloading for it. I can't believe it's a dollar a round for you. My local cabelas has 50 158 grain rounds for $22 and some change.

[@biged7175]

I can buy 357 mag for $30 a box of 50 I reload most of my 357 now.

[@JH-kh9lf]

I love the .357 Mag round and the great thing about it, like other Pistol rounds when you fire it through a rifle instead of the your S&W 686 it changes the characteristics of the round.

[@biged7175]

Your probably good for 250+fps faster from a rifle. I love the idea and practice having rifles and revolvers in the same cartridge. Watch this video you will enjoy it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHTTl3mCgaaBqJY

[@bltefft]

I'm 73 and have been reloading for 50+ years. My first press was a Pacific single stage press. Then, I moved up to a Hornady auto-indexing progressive press and later got rid of it. The only times I've ever gotten a squib was on that progressive press. Now, I use a Dillon 550C and 'i have to spin the shell plate by hand. Haven't had a squib since I got the Dillon. I didn't like having to readjust the dies between reloading 38's and 357"s, so I've bought a second set of 38/357 dies. Now, I have 2 sets of 38/357 dies, one dedicated to 38's and the other dedicated to 357. I also use a beam balance to get my charge weight, but i shoot for just under my target weight, then i use a Powder Trickler to come up to exact weight.

[@biged7175]

Thank you for the comment, I only use the powder trickle for rifle rounds. I'd love to buy a 550 Dillon!

[@The9mmProfessor]

From one Big ED to another....thanks for this. Very thorough and very well done.

[@bjimbosld]

Great video! Awesome explanation!! Thank you! Getting ready to load 357 myself. This video really helps start me on the track.

[@biged7175]

Glad I could help.

[@squib3083]

Great video and discussion. I am just starting to load 357 appreciate your input.

[@marcelthibodeau9577]

This has been a tremendous help for me as someone new to reloading.

[@biged7175]

Glad it helped.

[@gapster46]

Only been reloading for about 4 months and .308 only, but I’m just about to start reloading .357 Magnum and this video is exactly what I was looking for. I have the same Lee die set you have, and was unsure about the case flaring, but now my questions have been answered and I feel I can get started with the 250 cases I have already prepped. Good video.

[@biged7175]

gapster46 Thank you, here's my 308 video kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5nVqmyNfNl-jsk

[@jeremiah7855]

I've been using sunseed corn cob pet bed letter with nu finish works like a charm just loaded 40 45colts last night

[@silaslongshot941]

Nice intro to reloading. Very organized, which is crucial when dealing with ammo. Mistakes can break your toys, blow your fingers off, etc.

[@biged7175]

Thank you.

[@tomrogers302]

Great Video, Thanks for taking the time to take the viewers through the process from start to finish. Especially explaining everting step by step. Found it very informative. Two thumb’s up.

[@biged7175]

Thanx Tom glad I could help.

[@jasons.298]

I'm just starting to reload 357 and have same press and dies as you. Perfect. Thank you.

[@Oldcomputer]

Thank you for making this video. I had no idea what was involved in reloading, this was a great education.

[@biged7175]

Your welcome Glad it helps.

[@russellkeeling9712]

I would like to point out that different books state different max. loads so it is useful to study more than one book to determine your load especially if you are near minimum or maximum charge. As an example the Speer reloading manual shows a max. of 17.8 grains for a 158 grain bullet and shows a much slower muzzle velocity of 1330 fps from a pistol and 17.5 grains of H110 for the max. in the rifle and a muzzle velocity of 1866 fps.

[@MegaHellstrike]

I feel like I'm way, WAY too much of a casual shooter to get into reloading, seeing how much work it is and how expensive the tools are, maybe some other day when I live in a place that has the space for the press and such. Thank you for the detailed video about the process!

[@nomansland4811]

In the overall scheme of many years of active shooting, reloading is very cost effective. The equipment isn't that expensive, but it depends on what you buy. Most of my simple equipment is Lee and i've been using the same stuff for 25 years. it has paid for itself. It is still cheaper than buying factory ammo for all of your shooting. Now, if you hunt a couple times a year and maybe one or 2 range sessions a year with just a couple different guns maybe reloading isn't for you. It is a fun and relaxing hobby, at least for me. Some people make it seem much more complicated than it really is.

[@woodturningjohn]

Great reloading 101 video, I have just started thinking I want to reload a lot of the brass I have been saving and so far this has been the best how to video I have seen. You took us through the cleaning and saying what you used for that all the way to finished project with lots of great details on press use. Thank you very much for all the info, looking forward to checking out some of your other videos now.

[@biged7175]

+woodturningjohn Thank you, I will keep them coming.

[@woodturningjohn]

Cool, just watched the G17 4 video and on the carrying with an empty chamber one at the moment.

[@biged7175]

+woodturningjohn Thank you feel free to Subscribe, I have a 44 Mag reloading video in the works.

[@woodturningjohn]

Already did :) enjoying the stuff so far and ready to start collecting reloading supplies.

[@antonioadinolfi4052]

Thanks for the great video. I’m getting into reloading and this video is so very good, I have saved in my library as reference 👍👍👍

[@biged7175]

Thank you glad I could help, I've made a bunch of reloading videos.

[@onefifthtoofifthwedfifthbr5371]

Thanks for the video!

[@tires2burn]

I started out thinking about saving money by reloading but now I shoot triple the ammo. Funny how that works. Good video.

[@biged7175]

Lol same thing kinda happened to me.

[@sylviacandler5541]

I have been loading the 357 Mag for 40 years. My favorite loads" 125g HP from Rem, Win, Hornady 17.8g of IMR 4227, cci 550, 18.0g of H110, cci 550 both of these loads are in the 1800 fps area with 6" barrels 158g Lyman SWC with gas check 14-15g of AA2700 185-200g SWC from GT Bullets Unique powder, 850 fps, unreal accuracy with both of these bullets I killed half a dozen coyotes with my 6" GP 100 with the 125s when I lived in Az, but have owned many Rugers, S&W's in this caliber. The GP 100 in some models allow you to swap out the front sight to a beaded sight and a V notch rear sight, which allows for a very fine hold. The 125g load with the 4227 is a good 100-yard load in a gun that has good sights and an improved trigger.

[@biged7175]

Great comments those are some barn burners!

[@b08rsa]

Great video for a newbie. Thanks.

[@Airel17]

Enjoyed the video I did notice you changed powder throw techniques a couple of times. I try to do everything the same way every time. Especially when throwing powder to maximum loads.

[@biged7175]

Good call, this video might have been made over two days.

[@NigelRodger-mw8lb]

Thanks for your time!

[@biged7175]

Your welcome.

[@GunstuffwithJesse]

Man I’m new to reloading, so I never knew of a time when primers were $3.50 for 100 😂 I wish it was still like that.

[@jeffgadd2077]

Nice video, thanks. I'm a precision long shooter/loader amatuer. You're loading hot and the powder dispenser tends to vary more than a little if you check it with a precision scale. I'm guessing your not worried about the variance of powder even though it's a hot load? It really saves time vs a precision scale so.... THoughts? Just bought a colt python.

[@biged7175]

Your very right and I agree 100% for handgun rounds 20-40 fps does not matter, bench resting and firing magnum revolver rounds hundreds of yards does not interest me. Watch my .308 reloading video I'm rocking a powder trickle for precise charges. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5nVqmyNfNl-jsk

[@garrettforchrist2700]

Thank You! I'm new to reloading, and I'm going to be reloading .357 magnum! I think this one of the best videos on .357 magnum! Did these loads work out? Have you fire them yet?

[@biged7175]

Yes there great, I've got a batch of +P that I need to test.

[@BriansVideosOfStuff]

an amazing amount of knowledge transfer going on here. great video.

[@biged7175]

Thank you, I'll be cooking up a 10MM video soon.

[@joeydoesthings4955]

This is a great class on reloading! My wife and I are debating getting into reloading .38sp and .357, and this video made me feel like we could do this. We watch about an hour to 90 minutes of shows a night, and I think this is something I could do while we do that. How long, from start to finish, do you think it takes to reload 100 rounds once you get it all dialed in?

[@joeydoesthings4955]

Oops, you answered at the end. Again, great video! Thank you so much.

[@biged7175]

Once your dialed in 1:30 minutes on a single stage press much quicker on turret press.

[@joeydoesthings4955]

Big ED thanks for the awesome video! Thank you for replying. This seems easy to do.

[@brianbelliveau5551]

I have a Dillon 550C progressive press as well as a single stage press

[@michaelgavioli6290]

Hi Big Ed! Beautiful video! Can I ask you a question about recharging even if it's been years since your video? With an average dose of powder for range shooting can I use standard primers or is it always better to use magnum in 357 caliber? Congratulations for your video! Explanation and perfect skill in reloading!!

[@biged7175]

For range use its fine to use regular primers.

[@russellkeeling4387]

Always check the case length. .357 does stretch after only a couple reloadings depending on the load. It can be very important to prevent high pressure to have the case the correct length.

[@biged7175]

Great advice!

[@12594]

Man you got a voice for radio .

[@biged7175]

Thank you.

[@ritesideofthefence5857]

Good stuff Ed. Do you have a light power .357 some thing on par with 38special +p so I can avoid the ring cased by shooting regular 38 special.

[@biged7175]

I always load and buy hot 357 and shoot 38's for fun. The ring stuff is garbage just clean your gun. Be shooting both for years.

[@TheYjmfan]

Great comprehensive tutorial video, I’ve hand cast some 158 gr swc I’ve also gas checked them would these heads be treated as almost the equivalent of the hornady heads you are using? I’m using alliant unique any guide for a safe hot load for these?

[@biged7175]

I would look at reloading manuals in never push cast bullets at max I save that for FMJ

[@stevenholmes6582]

Thank you. Enjoyed and got some questions answered.

[@biged7175]

+Steven Holmes Excellent Glad it helped.

[@dalebender7726]

Loading my .357's as well, and I'm using Titegroup. 👍

[@brobdingnagianone900]

This is probably the best reloading video i've watched. Nothing but information comes out of your mouth...no bs...great demo. I am using the same press and dies. I am also reloading the same bullet. I set up my dies last night only to find I don't have any small pistol primers. Can I use CCI small rifle primers? I am seeing mixed opinions and vague explanations on how it can be done. Thanks! Subbed!

[@biged7175]

Thank you, I've never tried subbing rifle for pistol primers..... What kind of revolver you shooting them outta?

[@brobdingnagianone900]

@@biged7175 Thanks for asking. GP100 7 shot stainless steel 357mag. I called the shop I normally purchase my powder and primers from...they want $200 for a 1000. Ridiculous. I called a friend who helped me get into reloading...he GAVE me 500 small pistol Magnum primers. I gave him 500 rounds of various bullets. He didn't want anything for the primers...but I told him he needed to be humble and accept just like I was for the primers.

[@biged7175]

@@brobdingnagianone900 Cool Ruger, I'm glad you got primer to keep yah going.

[@edha4827]

Frampton comes alive -- LOVE IT. great video bro.

[@biged7175]

Lol thank you.

[@normanmallory2055]

Great video with good information... Why do you lube your cases ? It caught me eye as most all die sets have a resizer die that does not require case lube on straight wall cases , inside the die is a carbide ring ... Around 1966 is when i first bought a resizer die that was carbide TI and i really like that idea of not having to use lube on my cases ..

[@biged7175]

This is one of my most frequently asked questions. I'm just in that habit of lubing everything I work in the marine biz, so everything gets lube, it can't hurt. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3nddGmZgbqfkMU

[@Tadrjbs]

Very well done.

[@biged7175]

Thank you.

[@Mr.HeavyLead]

2022 now running about 80 for standard remington box of 50

[@donaldboethel7430]

ED: I have a question. First, I enjoyed your video. I have been hand-loading since the mid 1960's I load 38/357, 380 auto, 9mm, 38 super, .40 S&W, 45 acp, 45 long colt.and 44 spl. I have the same LEE die set you have. I have Carbide sizing dies for all my straight wall cases including 30 carbine and I have never put any lube on a case during my re-sizing operation while using the carbide sizing die. Is this just an extra step you take. I use the lube on any rifle cases with a shoulder and one wildcat case that I make necking a .45 ACP case to 9MM. Keep up the good work.

[@biged7175]

Put it this way a little lube can't hurt with metal on metal.

[@ResistTheNonsense]

I think it is a step that slows you down and is a messy step. Especially with carbide dies. Should not have a problem with shells sticking with these straight wall cases like this. It is not necessary at all.

[@biged7175]

@@ResistTheNonsense it can't hurt it's a dry lube that costs 5 cents and takes 5 seconds.

[@bankoofer]

How much does it end up costing to get started with this? Does it take a long time before you start saving money (labor excluded ofc)? Is there a general rule of thumb for how many times you can safely reload the dame case before it becomes risky or are there any signs that a case is too worn to reuse? Sorry about all the questions. Interesting video!

[@biged7175]

You will save money over time the larger the round the more you save. I would buy a reloading manuel and ready it. Your question about brass life is a good one but many possible awnser.

[@dunno6442]

Great video, can I please get the name of the press and dies you are using? would appreciate it lots, thanks

[@biged7175]

There all RCBS

[@ebabula27]

This is the best video about reloading 357 that I have found on KZbin. You explained every step very well and made it very easy to follow, so thank you for that. I just bought a S&W 686 plus 4" and shooting it does get $$$. I ordered a LEE single stage reloader kit along with the LEE dies. Where do you buy your primers, bullets, and powder from?? Once again, great video I'll watch your others for sure. Thanks again.

[@biged7175]

+Eric Babula Sometimes I buy components locally or if I have a few hundred $$$ I will order stuff online.

[@carboncopy2853]

I like all your videos. some guns are just better than others. I do not know the other guys, just prefer the way you show me how !!!!!

[@biged7175]

+Carbon Copy Thank you Will keep'm coming

[@zhiga67]

Thank you for the video. Well made, pleasure to watch. I am reloading with the same powder and here is the question: I've got same weight projectile 158grains, but round nose one, should I use same charge of powder, or the type of bullet will make a difference in velocity? I appreciate your attention to this matter. Happy shooting!

[@biged7175]

The only thing that really matters is the weight of the bullet (grains) and if its lead or full metal jacket. If there FMJ 158's than load the, with the same charge, what revolver are you using?

[@zhiga67]

Thank you for quick reply. I use S&W 65-3 K frame 4' barrel revolver. Bullets .357 round nose #57945 "Berry's" superior plated bullets.

[@biged7175]

Those plated bullets are a gimmick, they are just lead bullets made to look like FMJ for a rule of thumb I would subtract 10% from max loads for lead bullets or look up a load for lead 158's. Also your K frame will like those better, I run mine from an L frame 686.

[@zhiga67]

Thank you, Big ED, I will load those as lead bullets. Have you tried 110 grains xtp with H110 powder?

[@biged7175]

I don't really see the need to load 110's I load alot of 125's JHP there the gold standard for .357 mags.

[@tjmooremusic]

Good video my friend. It is a good case for wet tumbling deprimed cases with steel media. Thanks again.

[@biged7175]

You got it!

[@tjmooremusic]

Big ED Subscribed ! I will contribute to your topics as best I can. I no doubt will have questions. Thanks And God bless.

[@biged7175]

tjmooremusic thank you.

[@biged7175]

tjmooremusic thank you, feel free to post any question or comment you please.

[@brianbelliveau5551]

I know the video is old but I loaded some XTP Hornady 125 with 18.4 gr of H-110 straight out of the Hornady load data I have the lee book and the Lyman book as well but I use the Hornady book mostly. Good video though

[@biged7175]

I'm a big fan of reloading when I'm using multiple books!

[@LeeG7953]

Great video but I too have some questions. I will be reloading for a 16" .357 Henry Rifle. I know I will need a slower burning powder to get the velocities I want in the longer barrel, so could you recommend a powder and a bullet weight for self defense?

[@biged7175]

+Lee Greger For the henry I would just load H110 max loads your splitting hairs after that. 357 for self defense just buy Hornady 125's XTP JHP there one of the gold standards for self defense.

[@LeeG7953]

Thanks!

[@JoeZasada]

H110 or W296 are the same powder, and it's a true "magnum pistol" powder which will give you the velocities you need. I also use Hornady 125 gr XTP bullets and they work really nice out of my Henry Big Boy. (and out of my revolver, too, but with more fireball)

[@LeeG7953]

Joe Zasada Thank you.

[@biged7175]

I would follow my lead and run my loads, they work great from a 6" revolver and will be faster out of a 16 rifle. Use hornady xtp bullets and Hogdon H110 powder

[@Carnyx_1]

Great info. Thanks!

[@frederikclaeyssens9201]

Quality information, thank you very much! I do have one set of questions remaining: If you'd have to trim the rounds, at what point would you do so ? Right after cleaning them ? And do you trim them to the exact length the book tells you to? Does the resizing step affect that length at all ?

[@biged7175]

+Frederik Claeyssens Most handgun cases with straight walls will not need trimming. Watch this video I made it might help. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3fNhJKDrp6Dg7c&spfreload=10

[@russellkeeling9712]

When trying to teach someone to reload the first step is for the student to get a good reloading book and read it. Then read it again.

[@biged7175]

I agree! kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5SslJp6o9p4pdE

[@loupark5286]

Thanks. This was a great informative video. Question: Can you extract the old primer and then put the cases in the tumbler to clean out the primer well?

[@biged7175]

+Lou Park Tumblers won't really clean out primer pockets, you need liquid sonic cleaners to accomplish that.

[@TOBORE8THMAN]

My experience with that is you get media (walnut shells) lodged in the pocket. It's annoying to have to pick it out.

[@biged7175]

I agree, I clean then resize/deprime

[@BRZDR]

I'm thinking about starting to reload for my Marlin rifle in .357. Is there any other information specific to reloading 357 for rifles that might be worth noting?

[@scotts912]

Great video, thanks for posting. Im curious, depending on charge and type of cases, what's a typcial lifespan of the brass? Can you re-use more than twice?

[@biged7175]

+Scott S I have some 9mm that I have loaded 6-7 times and it's still fine. I would keep loading 357's untill the case cracks or primer pockets are to loose.

[@scotts912]

+Big ED thanks for the prompt reply and information. That makes the overall cost per round much less if I don't have to buy new brass each time. I'm just researching reloading now to gain a better understanding. Don't have a smith though, just got a Alfa proj 357 6" barrel

[@scotts912]

+Big ED what type of brass do you recommend ?

[@biged7175]

+Scott S I would go on gun broker and buy starline, but most common 357 brass works just fine since its strong to begin with.

[@scotts912]

Will do. I'm up in Canada so I'm unsure if they ship up to us, but I appreciate the info again, Cheers!

[@guardbrandon5005]

I've never used a hand primer that I've liked more than a priming arm on a press.

[@TOBORE8THMAN]

RCBS makes an excellent tool for inserting primers. It's more expensive than the Lee but well worth it IMHO. I prefer to hand prime because of the greater feel and control of that operation. Plus, I can sit and watch videos and bust out hundreds of cases doing it that way. To each his own though.

[@biged7175]

Good stuff.

[@JoshBenware]

This is a great vid! I've been wanting to start reloading. You made it easy to understand. I have a 686+ (4 in). It's expensive to run a couple hundred rounds every other week at the range. My question, how cheap can I make warm loaded 357 just for plinking? That's kind of my biggest concern is how much I'll save compared to 20 bucks a box of 50 at wally world.

[@biged7175]

The big cost of reloading is the projectile second is primers, you should be able to get 100 .357 bullets for $20 which means you could load 50 rounds for $13-$15 dollars.

[@JoshBenware]

Big ED thanks!

[@TrueMesa]

@@biged7175 what primers and bullets do you recommend for the budget practice reloads. 50 rounds at 26 $ at Walmart at the moment :(

[@biged7175]

@@TrueMesa CCI, Remington or Winchester primers shoot lead bullets and you will save money. Over FMJ's

[@TrueMesa]

@@biged7175 can lead bullets be purchased?

[@victoroliver530]

Did you use regular small pistol primers or small magnum primer?

[@thomasandersson3689]

Great video, 2 thumbs up!

[@biged7175]

Thank you!

[@Romario72755]

Отлично, только один вопрос, в пули не осаливаете? Great, just one question, don't you shoot the bullets?

[@biged7175]

Yes I reload so I can shoot bullets.

[@sandmans1987]

Great 101 video thanks for posting

[@biged7175]

Your welcome.

[@firearmsinstructor320]

Great Video Thanks man ! Frampton Comes Alive up on the wall...

[@biged7175]

Good eye that one's signed by Peter Frampton also.

[@j109joell]

The packet your dies are in has "carbide sizing die" written above it. You DO NOT have to lube straight wall handgun cases with carbide dies. I have reloaded probably ten thousand rounds of .357 mags, .38 special, 327 & 32HR mags . Never lubed a single case or had one stuck. I' was using Lyman & Hornady carbide dies. The following quote is a Lee product description of the four die carbide set like yours: "Carbide dies do not require the cases to be lubricated prior to use like non-carbide dies."

[@JoeZasada]

yup. straight cases and carbide dies, no lube needed.

[@biged7175]

I know I'm just used to lubing everything.

[@scottbrunner9569]

They don't require lube, but holy hell does it make everything just run a whole lot smoother. Especially on a progressive reloading press.

[@biged7175]

Just post it on KZbin and I'll watch it. A deagle in .357 should be fine even firing the wildest +P loads remember that same gun rocks 50 ae.

[@phillipmurrieta1]

Late to the party, but such a good video. Subscribed.

[@biged7175]

Thank you!

[@markchester7584]

Good content - should definitely listen to yourself from time to time - the repetition of right here, right there and go ahead is grating.

[@rickwarner9142]

Thanks for the information

[@biged7175]

Your welcome Rick.

[@mishaelsands5972]

Great video, really well done.

[@biged7175]

+Mishael Sands Thank you

[@chrissanchez9935]

Thank You for the informative video. Take Care.

[@bowman321123]

Good video with each step explained well. I'm a newbie loader using an RCBS trying to learn from the tube and books.

[@biged7175]

Good move, feel free to post questions I also have other video's uploaded.

[@bowman321123]

I have already found that if you don't have the flare/decapping die adjusted correctly you get waaay too much flare and I'm going to assume a bunch of scrap brass if I can't rework them in the sizer. Thoughts? I have purchased a digital caliper (Harbor Freight $8.50 on sale) and am going to take another run at it.

[@biged7175]

Not sure I understand your question, my video should show this.

[@bowman321123]

Thanks for the reply, yes the video does show that so it is less of a question than an "aw crap". I ran a bunch through before I saw your video and apparently overflared a bunch of cases while also decapping. Now I am resizing them to try to salvage some of them.

[@biged7175]

Always resize 357 mags, flare only minimum to seat bullet.

[@johnvoelker8227]

I have the Lyman 51st version and it says ssg: 16.3 @ 1178 fps and max is 17.0 @ 1309 fps. Why are these so different in grains and velocity? Using everything you are but a different book. I am a newbie and I just would like to know the inconsistencies in your manual and the one I got. Thanks for any info.

[@biged7175]

Just different books, that's why i have four reloading books now. Also the test gun barrel lengths they use.

[@jasonsummer6882]

How much would you say it costs for a set up like yours with everything u need to do 357 rounds tumbler media press powder and all?

[@biged7175]

Look at the Lee entry level kits its good for straight wall cases. My setup costs more not sure on for todays prices.

[@byronedenney]

My RCBS sizi g decapping fails correctly size. What am i overlooking. Tried different depths with decapping. Still it fails to move the cartridge walls to preshooting. Can a sizer die get messed up ?

[@biged7175]

Weird, send it back to RCBS have them look at it. Also watch this video again and pay attention.

[@russellkeeling4387]

The worst part of reloading is case prep. Once case prep is done loading it is easy. I always have to say to beginners you don't have to polish the brass. Make sure it is clean but no more is really necessary. Tarnished brass shoots just as well as polished brass. I've even spoken to reloaders that say polishing thins the brass over just a few times. The best advice I can give a new loader is, get a good reloading manual and read it. Then read it again.

[@biged7175]

I agree 100% Take a look at this video i made. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5SslJp6o9p4pdE

[@CHEECHMUN]

Big Ed, you took the mystery out of reloading. Thank you and I'm sorry you have Coumo for a gov. I know, I'm a Jersey boy originaly.

[@biged7175]

Your welcome, glad my video helped!

[@CHEECHMUN]

Much appreciated, very well explained!

[@douglasmcneil8413]

with your Lee carbide die, why do you still lube your cases?

[@davealthoff1712]

Could you give any helpful hints on show reloading of the 357 sig. Thank you sir!! Take care and God bless America!!

[@biged7175]

+dave althoff The big difference is that you will need to trim cases once there too long. I might make a 357 Sig video in the future.

[@DrunkMouse2030]

Is the factory crimp die really necessary with 357 magnum?

[@biged7175]

DrunkMouse2030 magnum revolver rounds need heavy roll crimps, no joke.

[@REVOLVERS365]

Yes that is a must. If you skip the crimp you'll have binding issues due to bullets moving what is referred to jumping the crimp

[@stchman]

I was under the impression that with carbide dies, you don't need to lube the cases.

[@rednuts420]

Great video! Thanks for dumbing it down for me lol.

[@biged7175]

Your welcome!

[@matthewe293]

It's a good feeling when you finish filling up one of those red boxes with some pristine shiny reloads lol. Then I transfer them to 50 count magtech boxes and shoot them at the range 😂

[@biged7175]

Yes it is.

[@carboncopy2853]

very nice ED

[@biged7175]

+Carbon Copy Thank you

[@tires2burn]

good job.

[@biged7175]

Thank you.

[@minuteman5369]

How much to get the set up for 357. ? What will it cost me?

[@biged7175]

$250 plus.

[@halohalopoint]

Thanks for an informative video. So definitely can't use standard 500 primers? I apologize if I missed you explaining that part. Had to skip around because of time :p

[@biged7175]

+CheapShot Don't skip parts of reloading you could end up getting hurt or destroying a gun. Run small pistol magnum primers for 357 they cost they cost the same as the regular ones and your sure to get 100% ignition.

[@halohalopoint]

+Big ED Thanks!. I've been reloading 9, 223 and 308 for awhile. Just wasn't sure if I could use my stock of 500 series primers for 357.

[@robertstonebreaker8394]

Nice demo how do like the hornaday tumbler ?

[@biged7175]

It works just fine.

[@RouletteKing11]

Im new to reloading and i bought large pistol primers to reload .357 but in the video you have small primers does it matter? Thanks

[@biged7175]

Yes large pistol primers won't fit you need small magnum primers.

[@justinlepage7460]

Grate video, what brand of press were you using? Thanks.

[@biged7175]

+justin lepage I do buy new starline, but I will also reload any 357 brass.

[@justinlepage7460]

+Big ED What do you think about the Lee Challenger Breech Lock Single Stage Press Kit? Have you seen them? Are they any good?

[@biged7175]

+justin lepage Yes I run mostly Lee dies, very good. Lee equipment is very good bang for buck is great for beginning all the way to intermediate.

[@jimtewa8096]

Hello Ed, I enjoyed your video, I also load .38 Special and .357 Mag with Lee Dies, I noticed you said, when you installed the bullet seating Die you backed out 3 turns after contacting the shell holder, Per Lee Instructions, it is written that For magnum cases, back out the bullet seating die an additional 1¾ turns. Is there a reason you only went 3 turns as if you where loading .38 Special.

[@biged7175]

I'm measure all my rounds with calipers much more accurate than written directions.

[@jimtewa8096]

@@biged7175 of course it is prudent to check your rounds, as I stated if I load 357 and I have been loading for years if the manufacturer says to set the die to a specific spec after that you fine tune your C.O.L. little by little till you get your target there must be a reason why the people that designed these dies give these instructions