I haven't handloaded the 357 in years. Just wondering what you'd use with 158 gr Sierra JHP bullets.
On hand I have 2400, AA9, and Unique.
Depends on the gun.
My long term standard 158 grain load is 17.5 grains of Win 296, WW brass, and Federal 205 primers. This has been used in a couple GP100s, Blackhawk, S&W N-frame, Contender, and a Marlin lever action. It was a book load when I worked up to it back in the '80s. It worked so I've kept using it.
I don't like 158s in my J frame and I absolutely keep this load away from it. I'd be very leery of it in a K frame as well.
Tom