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I'm pushing 6.8 grs with 158 lead bullets on a 6" barrel @ 1150 fps. (*my +P load for the .357 magnum)
It'll be fine.

if I don't reply back after this week-end, I'm giving Steve and Dan my Remington 7mm Express, Jam-o-matic. You guys can part it out.

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Tue Feb 14, 2017 8:07 am
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Going to ESC tomorrow with some friends from Cabela's.


Fri Feb 17, 2017 6:46 pm
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sportsdad60 wrote:
Post: I 'Went' shooting...Fri, Sat and today, at BDGC.
Today I discovered that Hodgdon data is published at "Lawyer levels" (Protect the company)
I was shooting .357 magnum- 148 SWC gr bullets at the maximum published data for CFE Pistol powder (for 146 wad cutters) at 5.0 grains (max published) and getting an average of 780 fps.
GAHHH!

Bumped it up to 6.5 grs and will try that next time out, Friday at 3pm.


You just noticed that the Lawyers edit load data??

Go old school. Load up until you start seeing headstamp lettering start to disappear on your .357 brass. :bigsmile: In reality you'll need to tone it down a little unless you're using gas checks.

You're on the right track though, keep adding until you either get your desired speed or flat primers and difficult case removal from the cylinder.

If lead becomes a problem, gas checks.


I used to use 14+ grains of Alliant 2400 in my old 686 6" .357 using jacketed 158gr. That sucker hurt on both ends.

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Sat Feb 18, 2017 8:37 am
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sportsdad60 wrote:
I'm pushing 6.8 grs with 158 lead bullets on a 6" barrel @ 1150 fps. (*my +P load for the .357 magnum)
It'll be fine.

if I don't reply back after this week-end, I'm giving Steve and Dan my Remington 7mm Express, Jam-o-matic. You guys can part it out.


Whelp, I lived. Sorry Steve/Dan. :)

Here is the data at 6.5 gr with 148 gr bullet:


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Whelp, I lived.


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going to cascade gun range in ravensdale this fri 2/24 for public day. 10am-3pm just look for the guy with all his guns suppressed.


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I expect to be at WCA tomorrow night about 6:30-7:00 until close.


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I'll be hiking to the Duval pit in the late morning with my brother.


Thu Feb 23, 2017 1:34 am
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Going shooting at Snoqualmie Valley Rifle Club tomorrow around 3pm with a buddy. I am a member there and can bring guests for free.
Let me know if you want to check it out. Rifle range up to 200 yrds with steel targets at the end. Also a smaller pistol range.
PM me if interested. :thumbsup2:


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Glock21Carry wrote:
Going shooting at Snoqualmie Valley Rifle Club tomorrow around 3pm with a buddy. I am a member there and can bring guests for free.
Let me know if you want to check it out. Rifle range up to 200 yrds with steel targets at the end. Also a smaller pistol range.
PM me if interested. :thumbsup2:


Just MIGHT see you there!

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The Long Range Silhouette match at Seattle Rifle & Pistol (Snohomish, WA) is happening tomorrow. There's a $10 fee and is open to the public. I'm planning on attending and will be shooting a CZ 455 Varmint Precision Trainer with Athlon Argos BTR 8-34x56 and SilencerCo Spectre II. So bring out your rigs and shoot the match.

http://seattlerifle.org/event-2278070?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=2/24/2017

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Considering doing another run to Issaquah to sight in my Crusader with Holosun ACSS.

Anyone know a decent range that's closer to Lynnwood? At least a 50yard rifle range?

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Fri Feb 24, 2017 9:59 am
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RusoArmo wrote:
Considering doing another run to Issaquah to sight in my Crusader with Holosun ACSS.

Anyone know a decent range that's closer to Lynnwood? At least a 50yard rifle range?


Kenmore should fit the bill. Don't know what your crusader is but if its a rifle, it should be fine. AR15 pistols (or any pistol for that matter) are not approved on the Public Rifle range last I heard. SBR's are ok though.

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BlDtyLry wrote:
RusoArmo wrote:
Considering doing another run to Issaquah to sight in my Crusader with Holosun ACSS.

Anyone know a decent range that's closer to Lynnwood? At least a 50yard rifle range?


Kenmore should fit the bill. Don't know what your crusader is but if its a rifle, it should be fine. AR15 pistols (or any pistol for that matter) are not approved on the Public Rifle range last I heard. SBR's are ok though.


The 1 round per magazine rule annoys the living hell out of me. I like to do 3-5 shot groups so having to load 1 round at a time is a real pain.

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RusoArmo wrote:
Considering doing another run to Issaquah to sight in my Crusader with Holosun ACSS.

Anyone know a decent range that's closer to Lynnwood? At least a 50yard rifle range?

I refuse to go to Kenmore, they are their own worst enemy, far more than SJW types that live around them.
Anyway...the Everett Sportsman's Club is good with a 100yd range. 3 round limit after you show the range master you aren't an idiot. Their hrs are funky and they do close sometimes due to flooding so check the website before heading out there.


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