Reloading for my new .38

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Reloading for my new .38

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The other day I de-primed, cleaned, and primed 260 once fired Federal brass. Now I'm going to reload for my new .38 snub nose. I have several types of bullets and need to cast some more 125g SWC. So far I shot some 124g JHP reloads that were a bit too snappy. I didn't reload them and I don't know what powder was used.
I want to compare different loads of Unique. I have used Unique in another .38 revolver, but with a 6" barrel and liked the results. More news tonight at 11.
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Re: Reloading for my new .38

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My old 4in Kframe loves Unique, Red Dot and Bullseye. The 38 special is just fun for this old grump to bust old apples with. Also fun to reload. Currently I loading some of LarryW's cast Alox lubed 148gr wadcutters. Thanks Larry!
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Re: Reloading for my new .38

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My favourite caliber. Accurate and pleasant to shoot. My S&W MP 10 is the best revolver in regards to both.
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Re: Reloading for my new .38

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I love my 38's and unique i use it a lot i cast the Lee tl358-158-swc with i believe its 6gn of unique i don't have the data in front of me works great and my 4'11" girlfriend likes the load as well
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Re: Reloading for my new .38

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38 Spl is my favorite revolver cartridge. I ended up selling my 357 & 44 Mags along with my 45 Colt. Those three were just too hard on my wrist.
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Re: Reloading for my new .38

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And you're complaining about your wrist and shoot shotgun slugs. Wait till your shoulder starts complaining even with that life vest! :P
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Re: Reloading for my new .38

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daboone wrote:And you're complaining about your wrist and shoot shotgun slugs. Wait till your shoulder starts complaining even with that life vest! :P
The same thought came to me but I restrained myself ........ barely :D I have a 200 grain bullet load for the 38 but only shoot it in a 357 revolver. It sure knocks over the steel targets.
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Re: Reloading for my new .38

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Ouch!
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Re: Reloading for my new .38

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One of my favorite bullets for my 38s is the Lee, 125 gr RNFP. I cast a lot of them with my "mystery metal" that runs about 11 BHN and load them over Bullseye or W231. Lots of fun shooting...
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Re: Reloading for my new .38

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mikld wrote:One of my favorite bullets for my 38s is the Lee, 125 gr RNFP. I cast a lot of them with my "mystery metal" that runs about 11 BHN and load them over Bullseye or W231. Lots of fun shooting...
I agree with you 100%. That is a sweet little bullet, friend of mine gave me a bunch.
I really liked them.
I've got an old, 2 banger Ideal mold, 148gr button nosed wadcutter, I would have to
say is my favorite.
38 spec, the above mentioned bullet, & a Lee Loader kit was my
first reloading project. Hard to believe, 50+ years ago. 38 spec is still my favorite loading
project.
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