Different loads for rams in pistol cartridge?

[dustinflint]

Do you guys shoot different loads for rams in pistol cartridge, specifically .357 mag, or do you shoot the same loads all the way through?

I'm planning on shooting a 125gr bullet and wondering whether I should order a box or 2 of heavier bullets (158gr?) for rams.

Dustin

[cslcAl]

Dustin,

125's will work fine for rams, as long as you are not shooting them real slow. When I shot a ,357 I shot my 125's around 1435fps. ans never lost a ram.

Al Foust

[dustinflint]

Great! Thanks.

Do you remember the powder charge you were using?

Dustin

[Tlee]

We shoot 125gr bullets at 1000 to 1100FPS and they've never failed to take down a Pistol Cartridge ram. If it's windy, we will occasionally switch to a 158gr bullet running the same velocity. Seems to be less affected by the wind than the 125s.

-Tim

PS - In 357 Mag cases we use 4.5gr of 700X with 125s, 5gr of 700X with 158s.

[dustinflint]

Thanks Tim, that's great info.

Dustin

[cslcAl]

Dustin,

I used 6.5 grs. of Titegroup with 125 jacketed bullets of any flavor I could get cheap. 1438 vel.

Al