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Originally Posted by leathermech
I’ve loaded 38 Special to magnum ranges (replicating Elmer’s 358421 loads) with no problem in my 686. I read that to mean, essentially the same case can range pressures from 17K to 40K but in the wrong gat, the first observable sign of over pressure might very well be a top strap launched into orbit.
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My thought on this, like
Nevada Ed mentioned, is that 38 Special cases come in various strengths. You don't want to use a "wadcutter" case for hot loads as it's far weaker. And you wouldn't want a "hot" loaded 38 Special to accidentally get in a non-magnum gun.
I have a bucket of 38 Special brass that I just don't care to load anymore for my 357 Mags choosing to use only 357 cases for light to magnum loads. Sure, you can hot load the right 38 Spcl. case but why? Just buy 357 Mag brass & have a blast, safely.
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