I have a reproduction of a Winchester 1873 in .357 cal. The rifle will handle 38 spl but only single loading in the tubular magazine. This due to the length of the cartridge and the elevator. It is possible to purchase different elevator for 38 spl, (expensive) and requires taking the rifle apart to change elevators with the consequent wear on the screws ect. It is hard enough to keep the screws tight as it is.
So, my question is, is it safe to load 38 spl to 357 overall length by seating the boolit out further to match. I would be using 38 +p brass loaqded to 38 pressures.
Thanks in advance
Bob