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    TC 357 hotshot Data

    Does any one know where I might be able to locate reloading data for the Thompson Center Contenders .357 Magnum hotshot shot capsules?
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    HP 38 for cast 7x57

    Hello,

    Again thank you for all your assistance and suggestions.

    Unfortunately I never did arrive at an appropriate load using the HP38 to run the test. I relied on Unique instead.

    I have...
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    HP 38 for cast 7x57

    runfiverun,

    Thank you.

    I will try to soften the nose on 2 dozen, or so, of the heat treated 160s and see how they fair.

    I'm not sure what medium to test them on for expansion. I have used a...
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    HP 38 for cast 7x57

    runfiverun and versifier,

    Thank you both for your input on my question. I have another for which I am asking you opinions.

    I have been thinking, reading and researching a way to soften the...
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    runfiverun, I'll check them when I get to my...

    runfiverun,

    I'll check them when I get to my computer.

    7x57
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    HP 38 for cast 7x57

    runfiverun,

    I have no uncertainty that a 7mm jacketed will drop anything that I aim at, though I would be matching the projectile to the game, 175gr for elk/moose, 154-160gr for mulie, 139-145gr...
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    HP 38 for cast 7x57

    versifier,

    I understand that the alloy was most likely the reason for the shattering but as we all can agree I was the reason that that round was used.

    I should have found a way to verify that...
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    HP 38 for cast 7x57

    versifier,

    Thank you.

    I've been very concerned with using the cast bullets for hunting. To date I have only had one bad experience while hunting and that was with cast .40 cal in an old...
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    HP 38 for cast 7x57

    runfiverun,

    Thank you for the advice.

    Do you recommend fiber or cream of wheat filler for the case when starting with that small a volumne?

    I have had the primer of several cases ignite the...
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    HP 38 for cast 7x57

    Hello versifier,

    Again thank you for your input.

    The "MBW" 160s I use for target are LT at 22BHN the 173gr RN are Glenhills Cast Bullets out of Wisconsin, at 12.5 BHN, leading is not to bad for...
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    HP 38 for cast 7x57

    versifier,

    Thank you for your input.

    I for some reason have gotten hooked on the cast 162 and 173 gr with imr 4350 and win760, possibly as they are my Elk rounds.

    With the IMR 4350 at 2275...
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    HP 38 for cast 7x57

    I am looking for any information from anyone who has safely and successfully worked in developing loads for the 7x57 using HP38 for 160+ grain cast bullets.

    7x57
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Abbreviations used in Reloading

BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD Pointed
BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
C Compressed Charge PR Primer SPCL Soft Point "Core-Lokt"
HP Hollow Point PSPCL Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" C.O.L. Cartridge Overall Length
PSP Pointed Soft Point Spz Spitzer Point SBT Spitzer Boat Tail
LRN Lead Round Nose LWC Lead Wad Cutter LSWC Lead Semi Wad Cutter
GC Gas Check        

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