.357 in a colt saa. Reproduction ?

All over this forum and others you see the pressure levels for 45 colt, from colt saa to the custom 5 shots. So my question is what what would the limit be for a saa reproduction, pietta great western 11 ?

I'm not looking to shoot max loads in them, just wondering what would be a good .357 load for them that won't shoot them loose.

Thanks Scott

If it is a .357 magnum, then SAAMI spec
35k psi

perhaps refer to the online hodgdon's load data and stick close to the start loads.

http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/data/pistol

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Originally Posted by rfd

perhaps refer to the online hodgdon's load data and stick close to the start loads.

http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/data/pistol

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It doesn't use cast fo 158 and 170.

uberti said there smoke wagon in 357 wont blow up,
but they said the gun would not last with full power j words.
They recommended lead cowboy loads ( 1000 and under FPS )
Just what they said--not my opinion.
Yes I know it's a different company.
Best bet always call the company.
Yes I know it's a different company.

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Originally Posted by sac

It doesn't use cast fo 158 and 170.

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there is 158 cast data, do their search for .357 and 158 and all and all, then look at the bottom of the page.

Shot a bunch of LYMAN #358156 over max load of 2400 in an Armi San Marco EMF 4 3/4" bbl in .357Mag.
A bit hard on the hand.
Gave it up after about 2000 rds. No problem with the revolver. Just a sore hand.

If you need a steady diet of .357Mag loads, then get a RUGER or 686.

.357 is higher pressure, but smaller head size and fewer square inches.

Smokeless frame Gen2 Colt SAAs were never any problem with factory .357 ammo.

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Originally Posted by rfd

there is 158 cast data, do their search for .357 and 158 and all and all, then look at the bottom of the page.

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Thank you I see it know, hate drop downs.

Thanks guys, Like I said I'm not going to shoot max. Just wanted to know what the max was.