On the subject of what NOT to do - don't try and beat the factory ballistics for bullet velocity and muzzle energy. Stick to the maximum load limits in the manuals.
For loading more accurate ammo the Forster Coax is hard to beat in a single stage. I also believe it's the best for beginners to...
Sorry, but if the S&W K-frame handled 357 without problems S&W never would have made their L-frame revolvers; stay away from K-frames in 357 the forcing cone will crack after firing a thousand or so 125 grain defense loads.
A J-frame handles 357 much better than the K-frames, despite the greater...
I agree with gassing for executions, just think that carbon monoxide should be the gas used.
It's faster, as it bonds with the hemoglobin in the blood, which nitrogen doesn't; and because of the bonding action it prevents the person from feeling that they are being asphyxiated, which still...