Am I Missing Something - 357 Magnum ?
I recently acquired a SW 357 Magnum Model 65-3. Of course, it will also handle the 38 special cartridge. I have a fair amount of experience in reloading, and last night completed the reloading of 200 38 special cartridges using 4.6 grains of TiteGroup and 125 grain bullets.
I couldn't help but notice that the 38 special brass could have held much more powder than called for in my reference manuals. Now for my question.
What would or should stop a person from creating (in effect) 357 loads using the 38 special brass ? I know that there is plenty of room in the brass case for additional powder. I could switch to Hodgdon 110 powder, small pistol magnum primers and 158 grain bullets. Has anyone here ever tried this approach ? Thanks in advance for your thoughts/advice. Lee Hoffman
Thank For Your Knowledge And Input
I want to thank you for your information and knowledge. OK, I am now convinced that it was a unreasonable question. I have decided just to go ahead and purchase some 357 magnum and not try the 38 special idea.
Forums like this help less experienced shooters to keep informed and safe. Again, thanks.
Lee Hoffman