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johnp034 · August 22nd, 2012, 12:18 AM

Hodgdon H110 gave me the biggest boom in my .357-125 gr. jhp, 19.0 grs., .44 mag-180 gr. jhp, 29.0 grs, & especially in my .454-260 gr. Freedom Arms jhp, 37.0 grs. and hold on!

jm2c

Sr40ken · August 22nd, 2012, 06:40 AM

I started loading 300MP in my .357. Seems to run well

rogerzz · August 23rd, 2012, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Pat Cannon

+1 on the 296 or H110 (they're the same stuff nowadays).

This is a 125gr JHP pushed by 22 grains of H110 out of my SP101 (You'll want the cushy Hogue grips if you don't have 'em):

Note how the slower burning powder gives you another 400 fps at a lower chamber pressure. This is from Hodgdon's site (but look it up yourself 'cause you don't know I cut & pasted right!):

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125 GR. HDY XTP 	Winchester 296 		22.0 	1966 	41,400 CUP 	  	  
125 GR. HDY XTP 	Hodgdon H110 		22.0 	1966 	41,400 CUP 	  	  

125 GR. HDY XTP 	Hodgdon Titegroup 	7.5 	1497 	41,200 CUP

Yup! I like the 125gr xtp with the 22gr of H110 listed above. Makes a great flash ... can't even see the target when you pull the trigger.

Dawgface · August 23rd, 2012, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by rogerzz

Yup! I like the 125gr xtp with the 22gr of H110 listed above. Makes a great flash ... can't even see the target when you pull the trigger.

Very interesting...thanks.

K57 · August 28th, 2012, 03:50 PM

Try Ramshot Enforcer or Accurate #9. Either will give you velocities as high as W296/H110. Muzzleblast may not be quite as much, but it will be close and either can be loaded with a standard small pistol primer. Both are capable of exceptional accuracy with full power loads, but work up from a start charge.

scooter.maclusky · September 4th, 2012, 04:51 PM

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You want somebody to get hurt or die???

Lost Sheep · September 4th, 2012, 09:09 PM

DO NOT FOLLOW THIS ADVICE! The attention gotten is not the kind you want.

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Scooter.maclusky did not put a fine enough point on it.

Smithnframe, normally, I send a message like this through private message, but I could not let the danger presented by your text stand uncorrected.

This forum is read by many people of all skill levels. Novices may not know how energy-dense some powders are.

A case-full of that powder is likely to destroy any firearm in which it is fired.

Lost Sheep

Sr40ken · September 5th, 2012, 07:40 AM

When someone wants a load so they can "put on a show" what would one expect?

Ks Hayseed · September 5th, 2012, 02:44 PM

Ever hear of VihtaVuori powder? It’s a premium powder that comes with a premium price. If you want high end accuracy at velocities short of being nuclear than VihtaVuori powder is your answer. Look it up on line and download their load data or pick up their reloading manual. I use it for .38sp, .357 Magnums, .44sp, .44 Magnums and .45 Long Colt. It’s very hard on brass so use new brass, I use Star line nickel brass and it holds up really well with heavy loads. Be sure your gun is in good condition; most off beat brand name guns will not handle the high pressures and will cause damage to the gun and you. Start out at low end and work your way up. Max loads will only cause flame cutting and throat erosion and shorten the life span of your gun. I’m not into that “Big Bang” theory; I load for long range high end accuracy which means speed and distance. It will let other know you’re at the range.

scooter.maclusky · September 5th, 2012, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Sr40ken

When someone wants a load so they can "put on a show" what would one expect?

An answer that is reasonable, sound and from experience.

scooter89 · September 5th, 2012, 07:32 PM

I would hqve to say, go through your load data book and find the loading combination with the highest pressure, after all the blast you hear is just the releasing of pressure.

Sr40ken · September 6th, 2012, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by scooter89

I would hqve to say, go through your load data book and find the loading combination with the highest pressure, after all the blast you hear is just the releasing of pressure.

Why there is a reasonable post! Well said!

bowfishn · September 7th, 2012, 02:57 PM

Get a shorter barrel that will make more noise. That said, I just got a 180 gr HPGC mold from MP molds and have worked up a load of 16.5 gr of H110 it shoots great and Brass falls out of cylinder. I will use this for Whitetail 50 yards or closer. Feels like shooting a 22 mag out of my 6" gp100, well maybe a bit more than a 22 mag, but like others have said if you are looking for the wow factor get a bigger gun, minimum of a .454 Casull or maybe just wow them with how well you shoot. My 125 grain Jacketed bullets use 22 grains of H110 these are for my wife to shoot.

Ks Hayseed · September 14th, 2012, 04:03 AM

If you’re looking for just a “BIG BANG” get yourself a replica .58 cal. Black powder cannon. Much safer…

rdp357 · September 14th, 2012, 04:38 AM

Why would anyone need a hotter load then a 158gr 357, the Ka-boom makes people at the range jump high enough???? Its not for show, its for self defense!