Hi,

I recently ordered a 200 gr ( http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=247808 ) for my Taurus Model 66 (357 Magnum) and I'm planning on
using Powder: H110. Has anyone tried these load before ? I can't seem to find reloading data for this type of bullet. I'd appreciate if anyone can send me reloading data for this bullet.

Note: Should I be concerned about the strength of this revolver for this type of load ?

Welcome to the forum armyscout. Rules are simple, be nice and join in.

The Taurus 66 is a K framed size gun equal to the Smith and Wesson K framed model 19 or medium Smith frame in the 32 to 36 ounce range. Used to be these guns wouldn't tolerate a steady diet of 357 loads without shooting loose. In fact Smith went to a larger frame the L frame for their 357's and even the large N frame is better yet.

With todays better metals the 66 will handle fullbore 357's, but I wouldn't push really hot heavy loads with 200 grain bullets thru it and expect it to last long. Nothing against Taurus I shoot three of them.

I'd prefer a heavier framed gun if I were going to load hot 357's and planned on feeding it a steady diet of them.

my 2 cents.

I have tried several "heavy" loads in my Taurus 66 and none have performed well. While the gun is strong enough to handle any published loads, I have found that it works best with the lighter end of the 357 Magnum scale and doesn't work well with bullets over 180gr, at least in the magnum listings.

I did have some good experience with 38 special loadings with 180 and 185gr lead bullets in 357 casings, and found a very good target load just over max 38 but well under min 357 loading.

I would suggest looking at the 38 special loads for a starting point, but I would not recommend trying to push the envelope with such a heavy bullet.