Load data for 357 Bobcat

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17 November 2021, 01:34

willieb

Load data for 357 Bobcat

Neighbor had a cylinder made for Black Hawk back in the mid 70's. Wants me to make some ammo for him.
He has never fired it! Has neck sleeves and loading dies. All we need is load data. Any help?

17 November 2021, 20:34

cal30 1906

I think you would be safe to start at the bottom end of 357 Bain&Davis data and work up to your needs.
It's a very similar cartridge.

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17 November 2021, 22:32

rcraig

What is a neck sleeve ?

18 November 2021, 00:01

MickinColo

The plastic sleeves go over the neck area and sit against the shoulder. It gives the cartridge somewhat of a 44 Mag profile (parent cartridge). Seams to be a pretty goofy idea for a wildcat cartridge.

Here is an online PDF from the American Handgunner November/December 1993 for loading information.
http://ps-2.kev009.com/ohland/...357-44_Bobcat_01.pdf