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AA 1680? #168357 01/13/2016 9:55 PM
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I scored some AA1680 at a local gun show and thought it might work well in my 357 Max. Thought I would tap into the brain trust here and see if ya'll have any recipes for it, or for other cartridges. Thanks in advance.

Re: AA 1680? [Re: Mech 8] #168372 01/14/2016 1:21 PM
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I use 1680 exclusively in my .500 Maximum.


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Re: AA 1680? [Re: Mech 8] #168376 01/14/2016 4:13 PM
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I use AA1680 in the 357 max. with the 200 gr. cast bullet from a lee mold. It shoots great from my 10" contender and my H&R handi-rifle. Shot two doe this year with the contender. Don't remember the recipe off hand, but it wasn't a max. load. If i remember correctly i was getting 1850 f.p.s. out of the rifle and 1600 from the contender. Enough to get the job done.

Re: AA 1680? [Re: Whitworth] #168377 01/14/2016 5:23 PM
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 Originally Posted By: Whitworth
I use 1680 exclusively in my .500 Maximum.


38 grains under a 525. It's hell on bovines!


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Re: AA 1680? [Re: Mech 8] #168382 01/14/2016 10:36 PM
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http://www.accuratepowder.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/accurate_load_data_3.5.pdf

Official Data from Accurate powder company for the T/C Contender 357 Maximum

Re: AA 1680? [Re: 357 Herrett] #168390 01/15/2016 7:12 PM
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AA1680 is my "go to" powder in several cartridges, the 357 Max included. I'm pushing a 180 grain Remington JHP at 1960 fps. out of a 10" Contender barrel using AA1680.


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