BE-86 and 357 mag

[peterk123]

Anybody loading 357 mag using BE-86? I have loaded several hundred rounds at 7.2 grains, and have recently brought my loads up to 7.8 grains. Has anyone taken it to the max load of 8.1 or even a bit higher (I am assuming .1 to .2 gr over due variances in measuring). Thx Pete

 

[DW357]

Any pressure signs at 7.8 gr?

 

[meh]

I've loaded several at 7.7gr with jacketed 158 grain bullets. The published max for 158 grain jacketed bullets is 7.8gr. Seemed OK. Don't remember any unusual pressure signs.

 

[peterk123]

No pressure signs at all. I am using lead coated bullets.

 

[gerrycaruso]

I've loaded 158 grain plated at 7.8. Alliant's website says I can go to 8.1. I'm interested in an accurate plinking load. If I want more power, I use a bigger gun.

 

[eo1bart]

158gr LSWC over 7.3 gr of BE-86. Very accurate out of my 6" GP100

 

[peterk123]

I pushed it 7.8 grains. Great boom factor. Still very accurate. No pressure signs.