More specifically, would like to use H110 or Lil Gun since I keep them both around. Anybody use these with 125 grain JHP's? Also, do I need to use a SPM primer or will a standard work? Not looking for maximum loads, just something with a little zip to it for practice.
thanks

I'll give you my MAX load. I use it when carrying for self protection. The load is as follows Hornady 125 GR HP/XTP, Winchester Small Magnum primers and 19.6 gr. of H110. It's recommended that you don't down load this power much and my manual Nosler number 4 says 18.6 is minimum load.

I think LilGun might be a bit slow for the 125gr, especially in shorter bbls. I use 20gr of H110 for max. loads. You should use a magnum primer for H110. It's not a good idea to reduce much from max. w/ either powder. For "zippy" practice loads, I like 9gr of Unique & it can be fired w/ a std. primer.
http://www.hodgdon.com/data/pistol/357mag.php

Thanks guys, looking at Unique and also Blue Dot since I have it in stock.

http://stevespages.com/357p_4_125.html

As for my favorite load using the 125's in short-barreled revolvers...


5-shot, 25-feet

Bullet: Nosler 125 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point
Powder: 20 grains of H-110
Primer: CCI Small Pistol Magnum 550
Case: Remington
Firearm: Taurus 605 2-1/4" Barrel
Velocity: 1584 FPS @ 15' from muzzle