38spl loaded to 357mag....possible???

[reloader7.62]

Skeeter Skelton was doing what you ask about years ago. He wrote several articals on his 357 mag loads, in 38 spl brass, using 2400 powder. An internet search should turn up what you are looking for.

One of my next projects is to work up some of Skeeters loads for my 357 Mag. revolvers using my NOE clone of the Lyman Ray Thompson 358156 double crimp groove bullet. I've shot plenty of these in 357 Mag. cases but never in 38 spec. cases. I'm more interested in something along the lines of a +P+ loading. I have more once fired 38 special brass than I will ever wear out.

 

[cowboy4evr]

To my knowledge I have never read where Skeeter " killed " many a fine S&W revolver working up his loads . I have read many many of his writings and never found any statements of that . He and Elmer Keith , both have been tagged with that impression . I read of Elmer only destroying one gun , a Colt SAA on the 4th of July . Both successful writers that left us with much, even today . Let's be thankful for both of them and stop the internet myths .

 

[thomasinaz]

To my knowledge I have never read where Skeeter " killed " many a fine S&W revolver working up his loads . I have read many many of his writings and never found any statements of that . He and Elmer Keith , both have been tagged with that impression . I read of Elmer only destroying one gun , a Colt SAA on the 4th of July . Both successful writers that left us with much, even today . Let's be thankful for both of them and stop the internet myths .

Couldn't have said it any better...

 

[ddixie884]

Me two................

 

[reloader7.62]

Here is a few good reads on the Skeeter loads.

The Bullets of Skeeter Skelton

My Friend, The .357

 

[Ole Joe Clark]

Hi there. I have a S&W686-6 with a 6inch barrel and currently shoot 158gn rn projectiles and 5.5gns of AP70 powder. This is good enough for me to meet minor power factor for IPSC comps. What I want to know is...is it possible to load 38spl cases to 357mag loads. Having checked the ADi website for 357mag cases I would need 6.3gns of AP70 to meet power factor for major. The 38spl cases still have loads of room in them to accommodate 6.3gns. Its less than a grain higher than what I am shooting now and I am seeing no adverse effects on the cases, primers etc at present. It would be amazing to be able to up my powder charge in 38spl to major power factor. Any thoughts........

It's probably possible, but please promise to let me know when you are going to the range to test them. I will be sure to stay home that day.