38+p vs 357mag

[Dogmann]

I use to shoot the Speer Gold Dot 125g. 38+p thru my 681 and now I'm issued Winchester Ranger 130g 38+p. Now if I wanted to go 357mag is there one anti-personal load that stands out head and shoulders over any other 357 load? The 38+p loads I mentioned are easy shooting in the 681 , is there a 357 load that is also as easy?

 

[OKFC05]

The Rem Golden Saber 125gr .357 and the Speer Short barrel 135gr .357 are two "easy shooting" loads that come to mind, that being a relative term. An L frame is more comfortable to shoot than a J frame. A .38 +P gives less recoil than a .357.

As for one distinctly superior "magic load", I don't think so. There are several excellent cartridges to choose from.

 

[moxie]

Ditto Golden Saber.

 

[off road]

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