Lyman 357446 & Unique in a .38 special

by Robbt, Clarkstown , NY @, Clarkstown , NY, Sunday, July 22, 2012, 12:48 (4508 days ago)

howdy, all I have a collection of S&W pre model 10's and later model 10's , I would like to shoot Lyman 357446 lead SWC with 4.5 grs of Unique , is there too much Unique ??
does anyone else have a similar load in Unique,
Ideally i would like a load approx 800 fps out of a 5 or 6 inch barrel
please post .
many thanks rojo

That is a decent load, but I highly recomend that you buy

by Rob Leahy ⌂ @, Prescott, Arizona, Sunday, July 22, 2012, 13:17 (4508 days ago) @ Robbt, Clarkstown , NY

a current reloading manual to have the most up to date info. Beware of the internet for load data.... there are some sick bastards that get a kick out of giving out dangerous data. There are some trusted on-line resources for load data, this is my favorite:http://sixguns.com/

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I use a heavier load which is no longer recommended &

by Hobie ⌂ @, Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, Sunday, July 22, 2012, 14:13 (4508 days ago) @ Rob Leahy

second the manual suggestion.

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That is a decent load, but I highly recomend that you buy

by Charles, Monday, July 23, 2012, 10:20 (4507 days ago) @ Rob Leahy

Amen to that. Way to much loading data asked for and given on the Internet. Some of the data given is dangerous and irresponsible. A good loading manual will give good, safe and pressure tested data.

That said, the load in question 4.5/Unique/358477 is a good and safe load.

Lyman 357446 & Unique in a .38 special

by anachronism, Sunday, July 22, 2012, 18:52 (4508 days ago) @ Robbt, Clarkstown , NY

I believe only the older manuals show the 357446 since it had been discontinued many years ago. It is in the Second Edition of Lymans "Pistol & Revolver Reloading Handbook". They're showing Unique starting at 3.5 gr, and topping out at 5.2 gr. My understanding is that this bullet works best when pushed hard. Irritatingly enough, Lyman shows no data for this bullet in the 357 mag, the caliber it was originally designed for.

Lyman 357446 & Unique in a .38 special

by Cherokee @, Medina, Ohio, Sunday, July 22, 2012, 18:57 (4508 days ago) @ Robbt, Clarkstown , NY

Per my older Lyman manual that shows that bullet, that should work as you like. Should get some current data though. That bullet is not in the #49 manual.

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