This will be a specific example, but I'm looking for some insight as to how it affects q broad range of cartridges. I was looking at my brass collection and noticed a significant lack of 357mag with a noted surplus in 38spl. Now i know loading 38spl there is TONS of real estate for powder, even on the snappiest of loads, same for 357mag. But from everything I can tell the brass is identical except length.
So my question is what is the effect of loading a 357mag powder charge in a 38spl? Obviously there is the safety issue of accidentally loading one of the magnum rounds in a 38spl gun. I only own 357mag revolvers so that risk is mitigated by the fact that only my guns shoot my reloads. Beyond that issue, does the function of case volume vs powder charge play any role in the performance of the round? Sorry if its an ignorant question, I just do not recall ever reading or seeing anything on the subject.
So my question is what is the effect of loading a 357mag powder charge in a 38spl? Obviously there is the safety issue of accidentally loading one of the magnum rounds in a 38spl gun. I only own 357mag revolvers so that risk is mitigated by the fact that only my guns shoot my reloads. Beyond that issue, does the function of case volume vs powder charge play any role in the performance of the round? Sorry if its an ignorant question, I just do not recall ever reading or seeing anything on the subject.
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