I noted with due interest in the 2018 Hodgon manual that the 357 pistol loads and 357 rifle loads were virtually the same so a ammo mix up would not result in a blown up pistol. I don't really want to load down the Marlin 1894 to less than it's capability but sure don't need any whomp and stomp loads run thru my " K" smiths either. My "L" and "N's" can handle the hotter loads if needed but "K" frame Smiths sure make lighter weight trail guns. I picked up 2 boxes of the 180 gr .357 xtp Hornady pistol bullets for use in the Marlin and have both 296 and H110 on the shelf. The other day I tried some 357's I had loaded with 9.5 grs Blue Dot and the Lyman Thompson bullet 358156 gas checked, in the Marlin, they showed promise for inexpensive shooting. MB
