200 grain .38 Special?

[PJgunner]

Originally Posted by Rapier

Paul,
I use the cast 200gr RCBS FP GC or at times, the 200 Rem RN. But I prefer the 200 FP as it allows a bit more case capacity due to the flat point.

I too have loaded the 200 FP for friends in the department for their backup guns. It usually takes one trip to the range for the process to really take root and be appreciated.
Ed

Are you talking the RCBS #35-200-FP bullet? You'd have to really deep seat that one to make it fit. It, along with the Lyman #358315HP, anther bullet in the 200 gr. range made a round that's a bit too long for my S&W M60. They just barely clear in my S&W M28 .357 mag. using ,38 Spl. brass. I dunno if Lyman even makes the #358430 mold anymore although I did see loads for it in their #4 manual at Sportsman's warehouse. They were showing it as a plinking bullet for the .358 Win. as I recall. I have all three of the bullet molds mentioned as well as some other .35 caliber molds for rifles that arre way too heavy and too long for handgun use.
I've been giving some consideration to working up a stiff .357 mag. load with #358430 as I can seat it properly and have room for it in the cylinder without it's being too long. Might be a very interesting project.
Paul B.