Reeder Custom Guns - When the .357 Magnum arrived

JT
When the .357 Magnum arrived
Monday, February 11, 2019, 15:17

Keith found his .38 Special bullet #358429 was too long to use in the short-cylinder Smith & Wesson when crimped in the crimping groove. So he just On using his Heavy .38 load of his bullet over 13.5 grains of #2400. This load is hotter than many .357 Magnum loads today. It is also what was used to fire the long-range targets in the 8-3/4" .357 Magnum in Ed McGivern Book, "Fast and Fancy Shooting". Phil Sharpe said Elmer's load was at 42,000 psi. I covered the .38-44 and the Smith & Wesson Outdoorsman sixgun in American Handgun or September/October 2008. It was entitled "Who Needs a Magnum?"

More info on the 38-44.... - Huey, 2019-02-11, 14:40
- 38-44 Load Data... - Huey, 2019-02-11, 14:55
  - I used to have some old .38-44 HD brass pieces mixed up - WB, 2019-02-11, 15:54
    - I DUPLICATED KEITH'S #$80 LOADS--HE - JT, 2019-02-11, 18:49
    - I'll use the sturdy Starline Brass in 38 Special... - Huey, 2019-02-11, 15:59
  - When the .357 Magnum arrived - JT, 2019-02-11, 15:17
    - I have that article saved as well and multiple copies... - Huey, 2019-02-11, 15:21