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EVIL1 · 03-18-2007, 11:57 AM

Just received my Springer Sear, Springs and Tapped Trigger Bar yesterday so I headed to the range today. I also had some new reloads I wanted to test. My XD is also equipped with a DGR and 22# spring.

All are 5 rounds at 10 yards.

This is Speer 125 GDHP with 12.0 grains H110 Powder.

Here is Speer 125 GDHP with 8.5 grains #5 Powder.

Last is Rainier 124 FP with 9.6 grains Blue Dot Powder.

Very happy with the Springer Sear

Also the XD functioned flawlessly with all ammo and the DGR + 22# spring.

livinloud5 · 03-18-2007, 03:40 PM

Lookin good.Ii have always wondered if when reloading the .357sig if u have to case trim because of the bottleneck brass?

Blake.

EVIL1 · 03-18-2007, 04:30 PM

I haven't had to trim yet,,, but so far I'm still using once fired brass. All my once fired measured about .850-.855

Max is .865

**xd357** · 03-18-2007, 05:47 PM

Glad to hear everything went well! I'm also a .357sig addict and can't wait to start reloading. I just ordered a dillon 550b with conversion for the sig round and would like to try your recipe if you don't mind. Might I ask if there is anything different that you had to do compared to other rounds you reload? I guess the necked down case is what has me worried.

Thanks

Matt

EVIL1 · 03-18-2007, 06:01 PM

No problem. I would do as much research as possible before starting. I myself am just a beginner so I'm still learning.

Archer1945 · 03-24-2007, 08:27 PM

I'd keep that load with the Ranier bullets and the Blue Dot. That is one very good group.

EVIL1 · 03-25-2007, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Archer1945

I'd keep that load with the Ranier bullets and the Blue Dot. That is one very good group.

Yes, I'm pretty happy with that load. I worked up 50 more for my next trip to the range. The very same Rainier's with 8.5g AA#5 showed horrible accuracy and some evidence of tumbling,,

Broadside · 03-26-2007, 08:02 PM

Luv 357 SIG; Luv it more if it was cheaper to shoot. Got to get some reloading equipment.

DNM · 03-27-2007, 12:08 PM

How do you like the Rainier bullets? I tried them but when it came to seating them they were too soft for my taste. Did you experience this as well? (a soft plating)

EVIL1 · 03-27-2007, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DNM

How do you like the Rainier bullets? I tried them but when it came to seating them they were too soft for my taste. Did you experience this as well? (a soft plating)

I like them,, they are soft although they seem to seat just fine for me. I also use a mild crimp with a LEE FCD.

03-18-2007, 11:57 AM	#1
EVIL1 XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 38	XD357 New Mods and Reloads,,,With Pics. Just received my Springer Sear, Springs and Tapped Trigger Bar yesterday so I headed to the range today. I also had some new reloads I wanted to test. My XD is also equipped with a DGR and 22# spring. All are 5 rounds at 10 yards. This is Speer 125 GDHP with 12.0 grains H110 Powder. Here is Speer 125 GDHP with 8.5 grains #5 Powder. Last is Rainier 124 FP with 9.6 grains Blue Dot Powder. Very happy with the Springer Sear Also the XD functioned flawlessly with all ammo and the DGR + 22# spring.

03-26-2007, 08:02 PM	#8
Broadside XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,913	Luv 357 SIG; Luv it more if it was cheaper to shoot. Got to get some reloading equipment. __________________ XD - 9 Subcompact XD - 357 Service w/ SA Custom Carry Pro Pkg SA - Mil Spec 1911 A1

03-27-2007, 12:08 PM	#9
DNM XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,387	How do you like the Rainier bullets? I tried them but when it came to seating them they were too soft for my taste. Did you experience this as well? (a soft plating) __________________ "As I walk down the valley of the Shadow of Death I have no fear because I am the meanest motherfu**er in the whole valley" - General George S. Patton

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03-18-2007, 03:40 PM	#2
livinloud5 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Augusta, Ga Posts: 539	Lookin good.Ii have always wondered if when reloading the .357sig if u have to case trim because of the bottleneck brass? Blake.

03-18-2007, 04:30 PM	#3
EVIL1 XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 38	I haven't had to trim yet,,, but so far I'm still using once fired brass. All my once fired measured about .850-.855 Max is .865

03-18-2007, 05:47 PM	#4
xd357 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 341	Glad to hear everything went well! I'm also a .357sig addict and can't wait to start reloading. I just ordered a dillon 550b with conversion for the sig round and would like to try your recipe if you don't mind. Might I ask if there is anything different that you had to do compared to other rounds you reload? I guess the necked down case is what has me worried. Thanks Matt

03-18-2007, 06:01 PM	#5
EVIL1 XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 38	No problem. I would do as much research as possible before starting. I myself am just a beginner so I'm still learning.

03-24-2007, 08:27 PM	#6
Archer1945 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Eastern MO Posts: 306	I'd keep that load with the Ranier bullets and the Blue Dot. That is one very good group.