I may have posted this question awhile back but search didn't show anything.
I'm looking at a model S&W model 28. I don't want the expense of shooting jacketed bullets so researching how coated lead could be used. I know about loading 357 with jacketed bullets as I've done a fair amount of that for a rifle.
My question is does anyone load .357 coated lead bullets (158 gr) at normal velocity, say around 1400 fps? If so, what kind of accuracy/precision can be attained?
I've loaded some at 800 fps with fast powder but that really isn't the normal velocity for .357. That's more 38 spl. velocity.
The idea for a model 28 to handle the recoil appeals to me but just not sure about coated lead bullets. I have more coated lead, brass and powder (2400) than I'll ever use if I don't get something to shoot that will use those components. I know, that's a pretty stupid approach. Maybe I should just buy the damn jacketed bullets but with the supply right now that may be impossible.
I have several K frames but shooting normal 357 loads in those isn't much fun.