Magnum cartridge in Special revolver
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Re: Magnum cartridge in Special revolver
Yes you can load "Special" loads in "Magnum" brass. The difference will be a lower velocity than that listed in the "Special" data due to a larger case. I have quite successful loaded 38 Special loads in .357 Magnum brass, and many, many more .44 Special loads in .44 Magnum brass (I have loaded 123 gr. balls with a dusting of BUllseye up to 310 gr. T-Rex killers in my .44 Magnums). No need to worry about OAL, just crimp into the crimp groove or cannalure. Keep with "Special" loads and there will be no problems...
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Re: Magnum cartridge in Special revolver
As far as carbines go, I shoot 38 spl in my Marlin. No target loads though. You don't want to have to pound out a stuck bullet. I usually load mine a bit on the hot side, definitely +P range. In my Speer Manual (#13), at the bottom of page 517 it states in bold "THESE JACKETED BULLET LOADS MUST NOT BE USED IN RIFLES." I usually use my #11 Speer manual for loading 38 spl. I have a theory on why they dropped the pressure down when they went to PSI and away from CUP standard but that is a topic for another day.