I own a Ruger LCR, Blackhawk, GP-100, and 77/357 as well as a Marlin 1894C, all chambered for 38 special/357 mag. I reload from .38 special loads all the way to max magnum loads with 180 grain bullets, all in .357 cases. I find it easier to keep my die adjustments as simple as possible using .357 cases.

Being stuck with Indiana firearm restriction on deer hunting I use this caliber for deer hunting. With the right reload it is a deer slaying round, with some range restriction.