A friend has a M&P in 38 S&W, so we loaded the usual wadcutters and 158 gr. with the larger-diameter bullets, then got curious after reading about the Brit 38-200, aka "380/200 Revolver Mk I." So we loaded some up, after finding .360"/200 gr. bullets from Western Bullets.
They shot so well I decided to get a couple of bullets from them for my 38 Special. Got Lyman #358430 & Saeco #351, and loaded them at a mild 750 fps. The Saeco is a little longer, so must be loaded deeper in the case.
I must say, they're a hoot, accurate, and do great damage to various wood-based products. I'm not so sure the Lyman wouldn't make a great home defense load.
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