ray15
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From murf's recommendation I quoted in the post of mine you quoted. He was saying to use W231 and crank it up to 1,100-1,200fps. I was just pointing out by the Hodgdon data he referenced in the same post 1,200fps from a typical revolver's barrel would put one over the max pressure limits for .357. I strongly suspect it is not safe in a general sense to use a charge of W231 sufficient to drive a 158gr. XTP to 1,200fps from the typical 4-6" revolver, however far from the OP's needs such a load might be. Tough guns like a GP100 may shrug it off but it seems a pretty warm recommendation.Where did you get the 1200fps number?
The OP's question to me remains ambiguous. I have loads that use 38 special brass only .75" in length that push a 125gr. bullet to ~700fps. It's one of my most accurate and favored loads for my .357 mag. Max H110 with the 158 XTP is another. Would those interest the OP? I'm not sure. He may be thinking 38 special level in a 357 case that you could do with the fast powder of your choice, mid-range .357 suitable for BE-86 or the like or be amenable to a classic wadcutter alternative. Without some clarification from the OP it's hard to make more than the sort of general remarks like my first post in this thread contained.