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3leggeddog · August 1, 2011, 10:33 PM

Colarado said " Seems there was a thread one time about loading 38 special cases to 357 pressures. The consensus was that if they were only fired from a 357 they should be good. Just don't ever fire them from a 38 special revolver.

Take H-110 power for a example, max .357 load= 17gr, not sure if that would even fit in a .38 special case. Or you may end up with a COMPRESS load= not good. I've heard that the 38 cases are not as strong made as the .357 do to the pressure requirements! The lease of your worries will be trying to get them to eject. No offence meant,this is not a Ideal I'd recommend!

August 1, 2011, 10:33 PM	#8
3leggeddog Member Join Date: December 18, 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 68	.357 max loads in 38 special cases... Colarado said " Seems there was a thread one time about loading 38 special cases to 357 pressures. The consensus was that if they were only fired from a 357 they should be good. Just don't ever fire them from a 38 special revolver. Take H-110 power for a example, max .357 load= 17gr, not sure if that would even fit in a .38 special case. Or you may end up with a COMPRESS load= not good. I've heard that the 38 cases are not as strong made as the .357 do to the pressure requirements! The lease of your worries will be trying to get them to eject. No offence meant,this is not a Ideal I'd recommend!