Was reloading a batch of .357 Magnum over the weekend when I noticed a case that was cracked/split about 2/3 of the way down from the mouth to the rim after I reloaded it. Lucky I caught it while I was putting it in my MTM box. I usually inspect the cases before I put them in the case feeder but this one somehow got away from me. I know the question may seem naive as most reloaders know to throw out split/cracked cases but what could've happened if this round were chambered and fired? In a revolver (my application for .357), my guess would be that there would be a lot of gases escaping out of the case and out through the cylinder gap which would score/burn the cylinder and maybe only enough force to push to bullet partially through the barrel. In a rifle, I could really see that a split case would be REAL bad because of the amount of powder and pressure involved but I'm sure it would be just as bad in a revolver/handgun. Or would it? 