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chiefr · October 23, 2012, 07:27 PM

IMHO, high pressure REloading the 38Spl is not a good idea. Yes, I have developed some hot loads in my younger years, but I fired them out of a 357. In owning a 357 and I wanted superior speed and energy transmission, I would load the revolver with 357 ammo and use the 38s for something else.

Also my experience with reloading 38 Spl +P has taught me 2 things:
Heavy crimping is paramount and case life is nil.

October 23, 2012, 07:27 PM	#7
chiefr Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2010 Location: AR Posts: 1,401	IMHO, high pressure REloading the 38Spl is not a good idea. Yes, I have developed some hot loads in my younger years, but I fired them out of a 357. In owning a 357 and I wanted superior speed and energy transmission, I would load the revolver with 357 ammo and use the 38s for something else. Also my experience with reloading 38 Spl +P has taught me 2 things: Heavy crimping is paramount and case life is nil.