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Reloading for my new .38
Posted: 14 Nov 2018 18:01
by Old Scribe
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.
Steve
Re: Reloading for my new .38
Posted: 14 Nov 2018 18:47
by daboone
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!
Re: Reloading for my new .38
Posted: 14 Nov 2018 21:22
by Macd
My favourite caliber. Accurate and pleasant to shoot. My S&W MP 10 is the best revolver in regards to both.
Re: Reloading for my new .38
Posted: 15 Nov 2018 08:41
by Dannymcmullen
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
Re: Reloading for my new .38
Posted: 16 Nov 2018 05:21
by Ranch Dog
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.
Re: Reloading for my new .38
Posted: 16 Nov 2018 07:51
by daboone
And you're complaining about your wrist and shoot shotgun slugs. Wait till your shoulder starts complaining even with that life vest!
Re: Reloading for my new .38
Posted: 16 Nov 2018 20:23
by Macd
daboone wrote:And you're complaining about your wrist and shoot shotgun slugs. Wait till your shoulder starts complaining even with that life vest!
The same thought came to me but I restrained myself ........ barely
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.
Re: Reloading for my new .38
Posted: 26 Mar 2019 13:44
by Macd
Ouch!
Re: Reloading for my new .38
Posted: 28 Mar 2019 10:51
by mikld
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...
Re: Reloading for my new .38
Posted: 28 Mar 2019 19:03
by larryw
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.