Originally Posted by Ella
I've always run the same loads in my short (2.5") and long (6") .357s. 2400 or h110 for all out. Universal for plinking.

I've seen short barrel loads designed to reduce flash/blast, but what if I want maximum performance in a short barreled .357 revolver and don't mind noise and flash?

Ella
H110 & 296 will always give you the highest velocity out of most any barrel length, but when it gets down to 2", I personally just don't see much advantage to the magnum. Too much flash, noise, & recoil, and not enough velocity.