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Well, I only shoot cast bullets in my handguns, usually with a 150 (Lyman #358477)or 158 gr. bullet (Lyman #358156 gas check). Either one gets 14.0 gr. of Alliant #2400 and I don't look back. I did make some comment on using s 200 gr. cast bullet in the .357 Mag. and tou can find them on "The 200 gr. bullet in the .38 Spl." thread.
Just a couple of comments on #358156. Using a Smith & Wesson (no number) 38/44 outdoorsman revolver which is the .38 Spl. on a 44 frame, I took a 250 pound Black Bear with the appropriately loaded .38 Spl. rounf and that bullet. I used that same bullet to stop a wild feral hog's charge in a .4" .357 Magnum with a stiff load of #2400. (Hercules version) Both animals took two shots, although probably the first shot would have done the trick. In both sets of shot, which were fairly up close and personal, shots were fired double action.
Sadly, both guns are long gone but I've found a replacement for the Outdoorsmad and I will never part with that one. I've also replaced the .357 mag. but this one has a 6" barrel. I'm still looking for one with a 4" barrel that isn't all beat to hell and gone.
Paul B.
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