reaper6 Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 (edited) Hi can anyone help ,i have just started to reload my own and does anyone out there no of a good load for 50 meters using Bulleye and 158gr tc lead cast bullets in .357 Edited April 22, 2009 by reaper6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 reaper . 158 grn lead semi wad cutter 6.5 grains bulls eye = 1320 ft per second . 158 grn jacketed soft point 6.8 grns bulls eye = 1250 ft per second Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reaper6 Posted April 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Thanks will try it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 reaper , If you want a fast load then try , 110 grn jacketed hollow point 9 grains bulls eye = 1690 feet per second . 125 grn jacketed soft point 8.4 grains bulls eye = 1550 feet per second . They are about as fast as you can push a 357 magnum bullet . Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 (edited) Your Marlin barrel won't like those lead bullets. There are two types of barrel fitted to the Marlin and by far the commonest is the microgroove barrel which really needs a jacketed bullet. Other than that fine. Bullseye is OK for carbines but slower powders like Unique or blue dot are better. Also, all this talk of jacketed soft points is a bit off topic because you can't buy them. Edited April 25, 2009 by Vince Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reaper6 Posted April 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 Thats good advice i will contact rimfire magic where i had the marlin from to here their views on the matter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 Your Marlin barrel won't like those lead bullets. There are two types of barrel fitted to the Marlin and by far the commonest is the microgroove barrel which really needs a jacketed bullet. Other than that fine. Bullseye is OK for carbines but slower powders like Unique or blue dot are better. Also, all this talk of jacketed soft points is a bit off topic because you can't buy them. Its several years since i bought pistol bullets and when i did last buy them every type was available . Bullseye powder and jacketed soft point bullets were the peaches and cream of magnum pistol loads . Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted April 26, 2009 Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 Its illegal to buy or own expanding bullets unless you have a variation on your FAC to own them for hunting purposes. Since .357 is not an approved calibre for foxes or deer you are not likely to get that. Although a .357 would kill a fox with no problem at 100yds the rifle would not be accurate enough to ensure a clean kill. Anyway, nobody is stocking the bullets so its a moot point. Best FMJ bullet is the Sellier and Bellot 158grn. Don't be confused by some of these copper plated lead bullets which look like jacketed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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