Thanks to all for the replys. Yup, I looked at the Tally Book, the Approved and Unapproved lists, upside down and backwards. The .357 just was not clear, at least to this brain challenged ol Man. To answer a few Qs....yes, I've tinkered with .38's in many configs shy of crimping to a 357/125gr TCFP length. They all choke up on the chamfer leading into the chamber. The 9mm smooth slug seated to 357OAL seems the best solution. Again, thanks for the input. Looking forward to trying this new to me game. I've shoot under SASS governance for 21 years. I've made some of the most amazing friendships and good times over those years.
I have now noticed a new wave of shooters joining SASS. What I find strange is the complete lack of historic interest or firearm background in this new group coming in. Just follow a few of the FB pages like S.A.S.S. and Cowboy Action Shooting.
I understand being new to any sport and the learning curve, but when it comes to firearms, that type of inexperience raises arm hair and tightens sphincters. Especially when they have never even shot a match, but are going out and buying full blown short stroked race long and wheel guns. Guys with this lack of experience buying Dillon 650's and have never spent time on an old single stage understanding each step of the reload process.
Sorry, but when I add all that inexperience and more money than sense, I feel accidents coming. Those short stroked 73's are capable of 1.8 - second ten round strings. For an unexperienced shooter/reloader, that's spooky shit. The only brakes that rifle has is the brain....combine that with never hearing a squib load, and these dudes are emulating their "go fast" hero's.....
Well, you tell me. I think it's time to pitch the wall tent, and shoot with NCOWS pards who enjoy all aspects of what we do.
My apologies for soapboxing on my own post.