I dont' know how many of you subscribe to HandLoader, but there is a Brian Pearce article this month about the 38/44 cartridge. My favorite 357 bullet is a 163 gr keith plain base SWC I get from leadheads. The problem is that it's too long to fit in the cylinder of my 97, when I load in 357 cases and crimp in the crimp groove. FA97's have a shorter cylinder length then something like a Ruger. Any way, I am now thinking I could use the 38/44 data listed and 38 special cases, and use them in my 97 with my preferred bullet. Any thoughts on potential cylinder erosion or whatnot?
Thanks,
Tom
