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sw627pc · March 25, 2001, 04:42 PM

Actually .358 is typical for cast lead bullets in the .38/.357 calibers. Jacketed bullets are typically .357, lead is normally sized one or two thousandths bigger. Should work just fine. Light target loads are called for with the wadcutters though due to the longer bearing area.

March 25, 2001, 04:42 PM	#2
sw627pc Senior Member Join Date: December 9, 2000 Posts: 453	Actually .358 is typical for cast lead bullets in the .38/.357 calibers. Jacketed bullets are typically .357, lead is normally sized one or two thousandths bigger. Should work just fine. Light target loads are called for with the wadcutters though due to the longer bearing area. __________________ Bob C. NRA Patron USN (Ret)