TC reloading data

[DeweyBrock]

Hello!! I'm from Alabama and have been reloading for about 20 years, mostly pistol and a few rifle calibers. Just bought an older model TC with a .357 and .223 barrel. I was just wondering if the load data for TC could be different from the regular load data found in most loading manuals. I can't seem to find any TC specific load data!! Thanks. Also, what do ya'll use for 55 gr. bullets using H335? My barrels are 10".

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[Ray Fryar]

Hello and welcome. The Sierra Reloading data book, Edition V (5) has a whole section in it just for TC loads as does the Lyman 49th edition, Hope this helps

 

[RT2506]

What he said.

One thing I discovered when I started shooting the 357 mag in my Contender was that top loads that were OK in my revolvers were TOO HOT in the Contender. You will get a lot more velocity out of the closed breach 357 mag.
My favorite deer hunting load for the 357 mag in my 10" Contender is according to the Hodgdon manual a max load. 13.5 grs H110 with the 180 Hornady XTP seated to the crimp groove closest to the nose of the bullet in a Rem case with CCI Mag pistol primer. Kills deer really well and is REALLY accurate.