My "dream gun" is finally in my possession. It is a Tanfoglio Witness in .38 Super. Both the pistol and caliber handle j-word projectiles just fine, but I want to develop a "general purpose" cast bullet load for it, with the following constraints:
1.) As-cast weight 135 gr. > 160 gr.
2.) Configuration should be SWC or RNFP. In the case of the former, a meplat that is as wide as possible is preferred.
3.) The projectile should be capable of being driven fast enough that its weight x velocity > 168,000.
I'm open to suggestions about as-cast diameter, and I am entertaining the notion of polymer-coating. I'd PREFER not to have to invest in any elaborate/expensive equipment for sizing and (conventional) lubing. I know that greater diameter TENDS to help accuracy, but can often impair performance due to elevated chamber pressures. I welcome and am grateful for everyone's most thoughtful recommendations.