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Other Ammunition Calibers => Factory Ammo pull-downs => Topic started by: RDub01 on December 28 2018 05:25:51 PM MST

Title: 357 Mag Winchester 145gr SilvreTip JHP
Post by: RDub01 on December 28 2018 05:25:51 PM MST
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Cartridge is from Ammo Manufacture:  Winchester 357 Mag
Muzzle Velocity; Advertised:  1290 fps
Actual Instrumental Velocity:   1156 fps  4" barrel  39°F
Muzzle Energy; Advertised:   536 ft/lbs
4" target circle.

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Brass Make/Headstamp:  Winchester 357 MAG
Bullet Make/Weight/Contruction/Info: Winchester SilverTip 145grs. JHP .3556" dia.  .659" long
Actual Weight:  145grs.

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Crimp diameter:
C.O.A.L.:   1.576"
Primer:   WSPM  brass color
Case: Nickel  1.280" long.  83.1grs w/primer

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Powder Description/Positive ID/Type/Charge Weight: Flattened Ball;  16.5grs;  H-110/296

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Note unusually small bullet diameter.


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Title: Re: 357 Mag Winchester 145gr SilvreTip JHP
Post by: The_Shadow on December 28 2018 07:20:51 PM MST
Those look like they are a little light on the crimp for 296 powder... ::)  The burn may be better with the heavier crimp and improve the velocity too.