GM3 and 357 Mag reloading
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All handloading data posted on Full-Bore UK from 23/2/2021 must reference the published pressure tested data it was sourced from, posts without such verification will be removed.
Any existing data without such a reference should be treated as suspect and not used.
Use reloading information posted here at your own risk. This forum (http://www.full-bore.co.uk) is not responsible for any property damage or personal injury as a consequence of using reloading data posted here, the information is individual members findings and observations only. Always verify the load data and be absolutely sure your firearm can handle the load, especially older ones. If in doubt start low and work your way up.
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Re: Load Data
In fact look down about 6 posts below this one
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Re: Load Data
Or follow the link in my second post.
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You can lead a horse to water --------!dromia wrote:Or follow the link in my second post.
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Re: Load Data
The GM3 load posted earlier refers to .357 loads used in a lever action rifle NOT.38 special.Lever357 wrote:Bought my reloading gear last week at the shooting show and the powder I got is Vectan GM3. This is not listed in my Lee handbook.
Was wondering if people had experience of it and what they would recommend for a 158gm bullet in .38 Special case. Chap I bought it off reckoned 3.8 grains of powder.
Do not use this data for .38 special
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As UK rifleman states, the data given in that link is for .357 NOT .38 - otherwise I would not have started the post!!
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Re: GM3 and 357 Mag reloading
3.8 -4.2. You will find the sweet spot somewhere in there.Lever357 wrote:Bought my reloading gear last week at the shooting show and the powder I got is Vectan GM3. This is not listed in my Lee handbook.
Was wondering if people had experience of it and what they would recommend for a 158gm bullet in .38 Special case. Chap I bought it off reckoned 3.8 grains of powder.
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Re: GM3 and 357 Mag reloading
Ah, an answer! Thank you countryman!
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Re: GM3 and 357 Mag reloading
I have some GM3 coming so I will give it a try as well 
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