Reloading 357 Magnum Episode 5 - Further Testing With Hodgdon H110 And The Cast Lee 358150RN

[@knokname6466]

As we used to do with our black powder rifles, is listen to the sound when working up a load. When the sound goes from BOOM to CRA-ACK you know you're getting close to your working/accuracy load.

[@DummyRound]

That's pretty cool, thanks for the tip. I do remember the report changing as we moved up in charge. Have a good week 👍

[@hardball107]

That's a nice load. I also run the Lee 358-158-RF bullet with the same charges of H110 with fantastic results out of my GP100, out of my 20" Henry I'm seeing over 1650fps. It's nice that with powder coating the bullets you don't have to worry about leading and they are very accurate.

[@DummyRound]

I'd love to see how these worked out of a carbine! I need to revisit them for the Blackhawk. Thanks👍🇺🇲

[@30-06john]

Yeah, H-110 (also W296, same powder) like to run near max loads. Definite difference in report and recoil. Nice video!

[@DummyRound]

I've never tried 296, but I've seen it next to H110 and had the same lot number on it! Thanks, John👍🇺🇸👊

[@Kenn1969]

FYI, to stop powder flakes from clinging to your measuring pan or the inside of a powder measure, wipe them down with a dryer sheet. Gets rid of the static cling instantly.✌️😇

[@DummyRound]

I have to try that, thanks

[@markoharoldoronearmedpoohb7816]

I use a sharpie in different colors to color code for different powder loads, the sharpie stays on the primer after the firing. H110 has been a stellar performer in our top end 44Mag loads. I do use magnum primers, the consensus seems to favor the magnum primers.

[@DummyRound]

I'll have to try that with marking the primer. I'm still new to reloading 357mag so I'm not quite sure how much hotter we can go. The data I found went up to about 16.7gr, but that was a different bullet of the same weight. We're also way over Hornady's max load, already! Might have to come back to this one later after we try some other powders, and see what sort of numbers they are able to produce. Thanks for watching brother 👊👍🇺🇸

[@CloyceSpears]

@@DummyRound Hornady data is all ways lower than any other data.

[@scottzipperer6146]

I load a lot of H110 thanks

[@DummyRound]

Enjoy and be safe!

[@iamnitrox]

I made up 50 of some 150gr coated with 14.5gr H110. I think it might have been too-low. I'm glad to see that you can use the powder coated projectiles without leading (Pb+). I think 14.5 was too low and may not have lit. The two FTLs I had fired on the second strike, which means that the primer may not have burned. The gun has a pretty serious trigger job. So I'm wondering if going up to 16 as a start ought to get me 100% light rate. If not, I think that my springs are at fault. I get some 150gr boolits from an old-timer at a local gun show.

[@DummyRound]

If the primer didn't go off you can't really blame the powder, trigger might be a bit light like you were suggesting👍🇺🇲

[@bryantweber]

When I first started working with H110 I reduced my loads too much. I had inconsistent velocities. Un-burnt powder was getting deposited in front in my shooting lane. You could see a layer of powder dust. I love H110 in heavy 45 Colt, 44 Mag and 454 Casull. Thanks for sharing your experience with 357 magnum.

[@Tony_Seed]

357 win h110 really shines in a carbine

[@DummyRound]

Yessir!

[@bustabass9025]

Lotta flex in that press chief. That'd bug the hell outta me.

[@DummyRound]

It's on a proper riser now, so no worries. Thanks!

[@bustabass9025]

@@DummyRound All these guys doing handloading tutorials. Most of them when they pull down on the lever, looks like the whole damn thing's gonna go flying into their lap. Don't be that guy! 🤣

[@DummyRound]

Yeah, that's gonna be in about the first 200 or so videos on the channel 😆

[@HobbiesHobo]

I absolutely listen to the pop! It's not always convenient to set up the chrono and when I expect subsonic I listen for it. If it goes supersonic you can tell. My main interest is low power, low velocity. It can be very challenging like high power , high velocity.

[@DummyRound]

I always noticed how they sounded, but this one was so different I had to take note of that. Same with subsonic, I listened for that with the 300blk. Thanks for watching brother!

[@jungleno.]

Try Alliant 2400 powder.

[@DummyRound]

I love 2400 👍🇺🇲 Just need more of it kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3eZY62Nodh_aqc

[@mckwilly]

workin it up 👍 good stuff DR !

[@DummyRound]

Yeah buddy! Thanks for watching brother 🇺🇸👍👊

[@tims6212]

That there is some purdy bullets!

[@DummyRound]

Thanks brother 👊🇺🇸👍

[@freedombench4514]

Every time I watch these videos I want to go get a melting pot… great stuff!

[@DummyRound]

Do it! Nothing better than reloading your own cast boolits! Thanks for watching brother! 🇺🇸👍👊

[@thorsaxe5881]

In my experience,, The sound report goes from "Pop, Boom, Chaaaa, and Finley Chowww"... hehehe.. Peace - Dave

[@DummyRound]

I haven't reached the Finley Chowww levels of report yet, ha!

[@JMAV357]

Thanks for the video, Quick question for you, have you had any issues using lead bullets? I’m getting into reloading and am hesitant to buy bullets as I’ve always heard non jacketed bullets foul the barrel. I would be shooting my .357/.38 rounds out of a snubnose Taurus 605 and a Rossi 16” Lever Action.

[@DummyRound]

I have had zero leading issues with powder coating, but I'm not pushing them at jacketed velocities. Traditional lubed lead can be troublesome, but PC and Hi-Tek have totally changed the casting game. Thanks!

[@jesseboutdoors]

Great testing 👍🏻

[@DummyRound]

Thanks brother! 🇺🇸👍👊 What powders are you going to be running in yours?

[@jesseboutdoors]

@@DummyRound Hp38, titegroup, cfe pistol, bullseye, and unique is what I got on hand right now.

[@DummyRound]

I'll probably try some Unique here soon! Don't have any of the others on hand.

[@jamespollard1670]

I've noticed that H110 likes to run on the hot side . I love it for 300 blk supers .

[@DummyRound]

That's my only other experience with it, along with some 350legend so far. Seems like a great powder! Thanks brother 🇺🇸👍👊

[@heavyleadenthuasist38]

You caught on to crimping quickly! You have to crimp about in the middle of the groove not too high or low. I read this really old Nosler manual that claimed crimping towards the top is better and I tried that and it just doesn't "bite' into the groove/cannelure very well. I kinda had to figure it out the hard way lol. You have any leading with the H110?

[@DummyRound]

I was just guessing on the crimp, but that's where it looked good 🤣 no leading with the H110. I've ran cast/PC stuff past 2k without any of that. That's going to be an upcoming project- high speed lead and actually getting the cast Lee 55gr to shoot in my AR. Now that I have a chronograph it'll be easier to see what's happening. Thanks for the comment brother 👊👍🇺🇸

[@heavyleadenthuasist38]

@@DummyRound Thats good I have been thinking about trying slow burning powders again for my powder coated bullets. Haven't been able to get good consistency so I stopped. I really like using 800x and Unique for lead bullets they seem to play well with it. What kind of lead are you using? I just use wheel weights and sometimes if I'm feeling froggy I throw abit of tin in.

[@DummyRound]

I haven't used any 800x but that looks like a good one. Unique is a favorite of mine, but it's hard to come by, and usually a bit more pricey. I have some other magnum style powders to try for the 357mag so that'll be fun to see how they compare to H110.

[@heavyleadenthuasist38]

@@DummyRound I really like Unique as well. 2400 is super accurate tbh and it can be downloaded alittle. Im starting to really like IMR 4227 I used a max charge of it and it is very very consistent! I think the trick to that powder is it likes to be at least slightly compressed. Thats just some of my experience.

[@DummyRound]

@@heavyleadenthuasist38 I plan on testing both of those very soon! Thanks for the tip👍

[@tacticalrabbit308]

Did you weigh each bullet to check that they where all the same weight? And check 16.4 &16.2 grain loads

[@DummyRound]

They were all within a few tenths and I made sure they had properly filled out bases. Thanks my friend 👊👍🇺🇸

[@steveyoung9951]

Your powder dispenser, what model is that? Thanks

[@DummyRound]

@steveyoung9951 just an RCBS powder trickler and a beam scale

[@steveyoung9951]

@@DummyRound Thank you

[@DummyRound]

Yessir!

[@Jerry-dk8se]

I still have never used H110... 🤔 So many other pistol powders that I have available. Maybe some day, if/when powders become available again, I'll try some? From what I've heard, H110 likes to be right at the edge of compression, to perform well? Good test, though 👍🇺🇸

[@DummyRound]

I originally got it got 300blk, and then 350legend. Just so happens to be one of the most popular for 357mag as well! Not sure I'm going to go much hotter until we see what some other powders are able to produce. Thanks for watching brother 👊👍🇺🇸

[@hillbillync655]

It's available on Powder Valley right now.

[@mbahkarjanchannel7522]

nice my friend

[@DummyRound]

Thank you!

[@Johnny-jr2lq]

🤨 DR can you expand on that how certain Guns will skip the whole pressure signs and just pop lol. Also I understood the difference in sound between the different loads. Your description made perfect sense to me I want to add I appreciate the difference in recoil I want to make up some good thumpers with the h110 and the lil gun. Great video as always DR 👌🏻👍🏻

[@DummyRound]

🤣I'm hoping that isn't a feature and we do actually start to see some sign of cratering or something lol

[@Johnny-jr2lq]

@@DummyRound I added some more stuff to this comment. I understood what you were saying about the sound change in the different loads. Also your description in sound made perfect sense to me. Also the felt recoil was a nice add because some times a guy wants a good recoiling round. I know I do I’m working on that right now with the h110 and lil gun. And 2 different molds Rcbs 158gr and the lee 158gr

[@DummyRound]

I've never heard anybody mention how it sounds, but I can usually tell when they go from one report to another. Kind of like when a weak load won't function, then you increase to where it does, it will sound a bit different sometimes... You'll have to share your findings with us when you get done testing!

[@Johnny-jr2lq]

@@DummyRound I definitely want to do a video but the boy just got his shots and it’s been a ordeal. He didn’t react so hot to them it’s nothing major apparently most infants don’t. So I kinda had to put the reloading on the back burner. But once the boy is good to go it’s back to reloading.

[@DummyRound]

I totally understand, gotta take care of the little guy!

[@brianbelliveau5551]

H-110 is good in long barrel hand guns try a fast burning powder in a short barrel

[@DummyRound]

Makes sense, thanks 👍