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357 Maximum, all bullet weights
Bullet	Powder Weight	Powder	Velocity	OAL	Primer	Source
125gr JHP	15.0 gr	Blue Dot	1,860 fps	1.9"	Rem 7.5BR	Alliant
125gr JHP	Suggested starting load: 13.5 gr Pressure: 38,200
125gr JHP	20.5 gr	2400	2,045 fps	1.9"	Rem 7.5BR	Alliant
125gr JHP	Suggested starting load: 18.5 gr Pressure: 38,200
125gr JHP	26.0 gr	Reloader 7	1,845 fps	1.9"	Rem 7.5BR	Alliant
125gr JHP	Suggested starting load: 23.4 gr Pressure: 33,600
158gr FP/XTP	10.3 gr	VV N350	1,496 fps	1.89"		Vihtavuori
158gr FP/XTP	Suggested starting load: 9.3 gr
158gr FP/XTP	11.1 gr	VV 3N37	1,539 fps	1.89"		Vihtavuori
158gr FP/XTP	Suggested starting load: 10.0 gr
158gr FP/XTP	19.1 gr	VV N110	1,861 fps	1.89"		Vihtavuori
158gr FP/XTP	Suggested starting load: 17.2 gr
158gr FP	11.3 gr	VV N350	1,496 fps	1.89"		Vihtavuori
158gr FP	Suggested starting load: 10.2 gr
158gr FP	11.0 gr	VV 3N37	1,503 fps	1.89"		Vihtavuori
158gr FP	Suggested starting load: 9.9 gr
158gr FP	20.0 gr	VV N110	1,868 fps	1.89"		Vihtavuori
158gr FP	Suggested starting load: 18.0 gr
158gr HP	18.0 gr	2400	1,790 fps	1.975"	Rem 7.5BR	Alliant
158gr HP	Suggested starting load: 16.2 gr Pressure: 40,400
158gr HP	26.0 gr	Reloader 7	1,830 fps	1.975"	Rem 7.5BR	Alliant
158gr HP	Suggested starting load: 23.4 gr Pressure: 32,700
158gr XTP	21.0 gr	H4227	1,612 fps	1.910"	SR	guest
158gr XTP	This is a fine hunting load for the .357 Maximum revolver. The 1612 f.p.s velocity I’ve posted is from my Dan Wesson M40-V8S. I’ve noted that with a firm friction fit, a relatively stiff roll crimp, and the Remington 7&1/2 small rifle bench rest primers that this particular bullet and powder charge combination gives extremely low standard deviations of velocity. Extreme spread for 6 shots was 10 feet per second. Also, the load is not temperature sensative, perhaps mostly due to the Hodgdon "Extreme" nature of H4227. In wet newsprint test I’ve run, the Hornady 158 grain XTPHP penetrates deep with high weight retention at this velocity level. Expansion is rapid early on in the bullet’s track and then controlled for a measured final frontal area. This is likely a good whitetail load for .357 Maximum revolvers being used for more than IHMSA competition. I’ll just note here that the cartridge deserves more attention as a hunting tool, in revolvers or single shots. In truth, it is very effective on deer and hogs and hunters would be hard pressed to distinguish the inflicted wounds of a deer hit with a .41 or .44 Magnum and a .357 Maximum. Email author: gibson473 See all of gibson473's loads
158gr XTP	23.0 gr	LIL’GUN	1,737 fps	1.910"	SR	guest
158gr XTP	Hodgdon’s LIL’GUN offers impressive velocities in the .357s, both the standard magnum and the Maximum. Velocity for the 23 grain charge listed is from an 8 inch barreled Dan Wesson .357 Maximum. LIL’GUN offers the highest velocities possible in the .357 Maximum revolver. Also, it is far-less temp. finicky than H110 and WW 296, though perhaps not as much so as H4227. For developing .357 Maximum hunting loads, Hodgdon’s LIL’GUN is a good component to begin the task. Remington 7&1/2 primers and RP brass were used. This load is hot (though slighly below listed max.), so work up to it carefully. A great whitetail load. Email author: gibson473 See all of gibson473's loads
158gr JHP	22.5 gr	AA2015	1,311 fps	1.895"	SR	guest
158gr JHP	this is a starting load that can be found on the Accurate Arms website. Velocity is from a 12" T/C Contender barrel. Email author: dm45winmag See all of dm45winmag's loads
160gr LBT LFN	10.6 gr	VV 3N37	1,552 fps	1.89"		Vihtavuori
160gr LBT LFN	Suggested starting load: 9.5 gr
160gr LBT LFN	10.4 gr	VV N350	1,530 fps	1.89"		Vihtavuori
160gr LBT LFN	Suggested starting load: 9.4 gr
160gr JTC	22.5 gr	H4227	1,814 fps	1.89"	Rem 7	Hodgdon
160gr JTC	Suggested starting load: 20.3 gr
160gr JTC	24.0 gr	H110	1,886 fps	1.89"	Rem 7	Hodgdon
160gr JTC	Suggested starting load: 21.6 gr
160gr SP	15.3 gr	Blue Dot	1,760 fps	1.975"	Rem 7.5BR	Alliant
160gr SP	Suggested starting load: 13.8 gr Pressure: 40,700
160gr SP	17.4 gr	2400	1,775 fps	1.975"	Rem 7.5BR	Alliant
160gr SP	Suggested starting load: 15.7 gr Pressure: 41,200
160gr SP	25.5 gr	Reloader 7	1,840 fps	1.975"	Rem 7.5BR	Alliant
160gr SP	Suggested starting load: 23.0 gr Pressure: 40,100
160gr JSP	23.0 gr	H-110	Unknown		CCI SR	guest
160gr JSP	prints 1 to 1 1/4" at 50yds out of 18"bbl Martini. Good solid loading with plenty of power Email author: jimbo1096 See all of jimbo1096's loads
170gr FMJ	14.5 gr	Blue Dot	1,675 fps	1.975"	Rem 7.5BR	Alliant
170gr FMJ	Suggested starting load: 13.1 gr Pressure: 41,300
170gr FMJ	16.5 gr	2400	1,670 fps	1.975"	Rem 7.5BR	Alliant
170gr FMJ	Suggested starting load: 14.9 gr Pressure: 40,500
170gr FMJ	25.0 gr	Reloader 7	1,760 fps	1.975"	Rem 7.5BR	Alliant
170gr FMJ	Suggested starting load: 22.5 gr Pressure: 39,700
170gr JHP	22.5 gr	H110	1,995 fps		CCI SRM	guest
170gr JHP	14" Contender/Sierra 170 gr. JHP Vel. taken at 10’. 1 to 2" groups using a 2X7 scope at 100yds. Devastating whitetail load. Email author: bloaty57 See all of bloaty57's loads
180gr FMJ	21.0 gr	Win 680	1,332 fps		Win SP Mag	guest
180gr FMJ	Silhouette load
180gr FMJ	22.0 gr	Win 680	1,426 fps		Win SP Mag	guest
180gr FMJ	Silhouette load
180gr FMJ	21.0 gr	H110	1,564 fps		Win SP Mag	guest
180gr FMJ	Silhouette load
180gr Silhouette	17.0 gr	VV N110	1,672 fps	1.894"		Vihtavuori
180gr Silhouette	Suggested starting load: 15.3 gr
180gr Silhouette	22.1 gr	VV N120	1,727 fps	1.894"		Vihtavuori
180gr Silhouette	Suggested starting load: 19.9 gr
180gr TMJ	20.0 gr	H4227	1,645 fps	1.99"	Rem 7	Hodgdon
180gr TMJ	Suggested starting load: 18.0 gr
180gr TMJ	21.0 gr	H110	1,694 fps	1.99"	Rem 7	Hodgdon
180gr TMJ	Suggested starting load: 18.9 gr
180gr FPJ	14.9 gr	Blue Dot	1,610 fps	1.975"	Rem 7.5BR	Alliant
180gr FPJ	Suggested starting load: 13.4 gr Pressure: 39,400
180gr FPJ	16.8 gr	2400	1,590 fps	1.975"	Rem 7.5BR	Alliant
180gr FPJ	Suggested starting load: 15.1 gr Pressure: 39,000
180gr FPJ	22.3 gr	Reloader 7	1,650 fps	1.975"	Rem 7.5BR	Alliant
180gr FPJ	Suggested starting load: 20.1 gr Pressure: 41,400
180gr FMJ	19.0 gr	Win 296	1,670 fps			Winchester
180gr FMJ	Suggested starting load: 17.1 gr Pressure: 46,900 CUP
200gr FMJ	22.0 gr	Win 680	1,477 fps		Win SP Mag	guest
200gr FMJ	Silhouette load, fired in a 10.5" Seville
200gr FMJ	21.0 gr	H110	1,570 fps		Win SP Mag	guest
200gr FMJ	Silhouette load, fired in a 10.5" Seville
200gr SP	21.5 gr	H4227	1,664 fps		Win SP Mag	guest
200gr SP	Silhouette load, fired in a 10.5" Seville
200gr TMJ	15.7 gr	VV N110	1,475 fps	2"		Vihtavuori
200gr TMJ	Suggested starting load: 14.1 gr
200gr TMJ	20.5 gr	VV N120	1,542 fps	2"		Vihtavuori
200gr TMJ	Suggested starting load: 18.5 gr
200gr FMJ	11.6 gr	Blue Dot	1,275 fps	1.975"	Rem 7.5BR	Alliant
200gr FMJ	Suggested starting load: 10.4 gr Pressure: 41,300
200gr FMJ	14.1 gr	2400	1,340 fps	1.975"	Rem 7.5BR	Alliant
200gr FMJ	Suggested starting load: 12.7 gr Pressure: 41,300
200gr JSP	25.5 gr	4198	Unknown		Fed SR	guest
200gr JSP	I use jacketed round nose bullets, either Hornady 200gr. or Remington bulk bullets. I shoot them in a 14" Contender and groups are around 1" at 100 yards. Email author: gronski See all of gronski's loads
210gr LSWC	19.0 gr	Win 296	1,478 fps		Sm Rifle	guest
210gr LSWC	Silhouette load, fired in a 10" Ruger 357 Maximum. Bullet is a Lyman #358647.
215gr Cast/GC	19.8 gr	WW296	1,425 fps	2.010"	Fed 205M	guest
215gr Cast/GC	Very accurate bullet. Shoots well in both my 10 inch Contender and 8 inch Dan Wesson. Velocity drops to 1280-1300 in the revolver. Email author: gsacco See all of gsacco's loads

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