TonyAngel, Something I've done with 38 cases
I too have used 38 cases in a Blackhawk instead of 357 for easier ejection.
I have used 148 grain DEWC because I aquired a lot of them as cast.
I used the different lube grooves to crimp into, using a 38 case and extending the OAL.
With a 38 case, by increasing the OAL and crimping in a lube groove you can "almost" duplicate the case VOLUME of a 357 case.
These extended OAL hybred 38s will not chamber in a 38 cylinder (too long), so there's no danger with that.
This load is the most accurate in my blackhawk, a great paper puncher and groups well out to 50 yards.
I am not saying to take a 38 case to max 357 loads but somewhat above 38 loads with additional case volume.
Rather than post load data here, I can pm you if interested.
No need to defend your interest in doing this to me and I commend you for cautiously thinking outside the box.
Tilos
I too have used 38 cases in a Blackhawk instead of 357 for easier ejection.
I have used 148 grain DEWC because I aquired a lot of them as cast.
I used the different lube grooves to crimp into, using a 38 case and extending the OAL.
With a 38 case, by increasing the OAL and crimping in a lube groove you can "almost" duplicate the case VOLUME of a 357 case.
These extended OAL hybred 38s will not chamber in a 38 cylinder (too long), so there's no danger with that.
This load is the most accurate in my blackhawk, a great paper puncher and groups well out to 50 yards.
I am not saying to take a 38 case to max 357 loads but somewhat above 38 loads with additional case volume.
Rather than post load data here, I can pm you if interested.
No need to defend your interest in doing this to me and I commend you for cautiously thinking outside the box.
Tilos