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Hello all I just got a BB 357 and have not got out to shoot it until today. The first shot was high and to the left but the rest was right on. I am not to good with iron sights so the fact that I did that good means something. I know this was at only 25 yards but only took 4 rounds with me. I am reloading so I just wanted to see how it was going. I had two that was a little black on the top I don't know it it was to low of a load or what. I am shooting 4.7gr. of Unique with MB 158gr SWC.

Looks pretty good to me! Sometimes, one is not like the others. Maybe, cold barrel? I notice something similar with one of my rifles. As far as iron sights, practice, practice, practice. Some of us have moved to a peep type sight. In any case, happy shooting!

Congrats and enjoy the Big Boy 357 Mag. This Missouri bullets are some of my favorites and I can burn them up in a hurry. Load'em up and have fun.

Paul

Headhog do you use just the leaded ones or the coated ones??

The load you are shooting is a .38 special load, which is fine to shoot in your rifle. If you are using magnum brass, that might account for some carbon residue. I use that load for handgun .38 special loads and the brass does get black. The bullets you are using have an 18 BHN hardness, which is probably too hard for that load. If using .357 magnum brass, you might try 7.5 grains of Unique with that bullet.
Looks like your iron sights are very much in the ball park.

you are most certainly on your way .... make it a point to enjoy the process ... looking forward to your continuing reports

Looks good, I like the 180 gr Pugnose coated bullets myself.
I still have some 158 gr lubed bullets, but I don't quite remember where they came from.
But heck I've had 'em like for ever.

RP

Also 5.6 gr. of Power Pistol will run those 158 gr. 38 Specials really well. Those Pugs are something else with good punch and nice accuracy!

The 4.7gr was 357 Right with small pistol primers now that is all I got
I would love to shoot better stuff but just can't find any. Well I think I will just stop shoot then.

I do not reload, yet. But, not shooting does not seem to be an option. Even in this over priced environment, there is still ammo to be had, at not too crazy of a price. May have to drive a few miles and look in places not previously considered. But, seek and ye will find.