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HSMITH · June 24, 2002, 09:54 PM

You need to be careful of load density. There have been lots of guns blown up with light loads. If you are going to load 38 type ammo with 357 cases use a slower/bulkier powder. If you use a small amount of a hotter powder you can end up with a lot of space left in the case and lose control of the burn. Basically with too much airspace you can get too much of the poweder going at once and an overpressure situation results. Shoot LISTED loads only and you will be fine. DO NOT shoot loads lighter than listed, it is just as dangerous as going heavier.

June 24, 2002, 09:54 PM	#7
HSMITH Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 2002 Posts: 2,019	You need to be careful of load density. There have been lots of guns blown up with light loads. If you are going to load 38 type ammo with 357 cases use a slower/bulkier powder. If you use a small amount of a hotter powder you can end up with a lot of space left in the case and lose control of the burn. Basically with too much airspace you can get too much of the poweder going at once and an overpressure situation results. Shoot LISTED loads only and you will be fine. DO NOT shoot loads lighter than listed, it is just as dangerous as going heavier.