I have gotten in the habit of using the 358429 (Keith 170 gr), 358156 GC SWC and 358156 GC SWC HP for my 38-44 loads. On occasion I use 358311 158 gr RN (OAL 1.550 and Lyman 44 data with 2400) to duplicate later factory 38-44 loadings. The 358429 I seat/crimp in its crimp groove (1.532 OAL) and the 358156 GCs I seat/crimp in lower crimp groove (1.525 OAL). These longer OALs makes them easily identifiable as 38-44 loads for use in my 357 Mag. These bullets are very accurate with loads I developed based on Handloader Oct 2016 edition and older Lyman loads...but I never exceed 11.0 grs 2400 or 6.0 grs Unique...and always use them in large frame 357 Magnum revolvers (Ruger B/H). Velocities were approx 1,100 FPS from 6 inch revolvers when tested.
Perhaps I’m a bit over cautious, but I don’t reload my brass for 38-44 loads more than twice (three times when initially using new brass). After their initial loadings, they become dedicated 38 Spl +P 158 gr loads (using Speer 14 +P data with Power Pistol). I find I get pretty long brass case life even shooting +P loadings (I pretty much given up on nickel plated brass since in my experience case mouths split much sooner.).