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What seating depth for 168 versus rifling? Are the rifle's action screws torqued to spec?

Thanks for the reply. Here in Iowa we are limited for Handgun deer hunting to Straight wall cartridges of .357 caliber or larger. I have a 30 Herrett barrel that would be my first choice if not for the restrictions. That being said, I do really like the 357 Max. It's my choice over the 44 Mag...

Thanks for all the responses. Sounds like other than specific cases and rifles there is no significant difference. Or better put, there are other more significant factors than the difference in primers.

Any one loading and shooting the 357 Maximum still? I picked up a 10" barrel last year for my Contender. I've been experimenting with it and it seems an awesome cartridge although you need to be a handloader because there are only a few boutique-type ammo producers that still provide factory...

Does anyone have chronograph data showing smaller velocity spread for identical powder loads using 215 match primers versus regular Federal 215 primers?

Not good. I was there a week ago on Antelope hunt. Supposed to hunt Friday-Sunday. 2" of snow Thursday night into Friday morning. The Ranch roads were treacherous. Didn't get out hunting until Saturday afternoon. I figure though I was lucky to dodge this week's storm though.

Just back from Wyoming. Hunting outside of Casper. Took 2 stalks to get this buck. First Antelope for me. Should score mid-70s. 153 Laser-measured yards. 7mm Rem Mag 150gr Ballistic Tip over RS Hunter with Fed 215 primers in Hornady cases. He went down like he was pole-axed.

Something in the 4350 burn rate is a good place to start. I have found RS Hunter to be very good in my own 338. Each rifle is a case unto itself though. YMMV...

H4198, H4895, Hunter, & Magnum

I use Hornady Unique Lube applied with fingers and Imperial Graphite on inside of necks. They wipe off easy with paper towel. One towel will clean about 20 cases.