I use 4.8 grs BE-86 with 158 gr Speer SWC and CCI500 primers for a good all purpose 38 Spl +P load in my 5 inch S&W Heavy Duty. Averages 915 fps in my revolver and duplicates statistically the...
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I use 4.8 grs BE-86 with 158 gr Speer SWC and CCI500 primers for a good all purpose 38 Spl +P load in my 5 inch S&W Heavy Duty. Averages 915 fps in my revolver and duplicates statistically the...
Thank you Larry for the tests. I’m finally coming back on-line…been doing other things for the past half year, sorry for finally getting around
Forum: Shot Loads For Pistols
My favorite entry level 44 Magnum load used 18.5 grs 2400 behind a generic 240 gr cast SWC or 250 gr Keith SWC (both 12 BHN). You really don’t need more power for Whitetail deer.
Forum: Cast Boolits
What is your favorite cast SD/HD bullet and load in 38 Spl standard velocity for use in snub noses? Anytime type, SWC, RNL, DEWC, HBWC…
I’m leaning towards a classic 150gr - 158 gr SWC, Lyman...
Great inputs Gentlemen, thank you very much. Now I’m waiting for the ice and snow to melt here in the high desert to get out to my spots
I would like to develop a 38 Spl full wadcutter load using 148 gr cast DEWC and Alliant Unique for use in my +P rated S&W 442. My Lyman reloading manual lists max 4.2 grs Unique with a button nosed...
The British were very satisfied with the 200 gr lead bullet in their Enfield revolvers based on their performance in actual combat…
[QUOTE=Outpost75;5518285]CBA store has the back issues available on CD.[/QUOTE
Ed, I checked the CBA store and cannot find either 275 or 277 in either hard copy or in CD form…no problem, thanks...
[QUOTE=Outpost75;5518234]The Fouling Shot No. 275 of Jan.-Feb. 2022, p.6-13.[/QUOTE
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I understand that both Elmer Keith and Chic Gaylord praised the 38 Spl 200 gr “Super Police” load for it effectiveness. I would think the load would be very effective in SD/HD situations where hard...
Does anyone have a recommended 38 Spl 148 gr DEWC “Full Wadcutter” load using W231? Using my Lyman manual, 3.5 grs W231 may be a good duplicate? The load will be used in a +P rated S&W Model 442....
Using Handloader Oct 2016 38 Spl +P data, I like 5.5 grs Longshot and 158 gr SWC…935 fps in my S&W HD 5 inch. Longshot is even “louder” than Power Pistol…
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I just ordered one. I’ve been a long time user of Little Dandy measures and his rotor appears to be an excellent innovation.
I used both 3031 and H4895. An ole friend of mine back East used 4198 and 170 gr…he had some nice deer to his credit.
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I’ve been getting lead shaving when seating my .358 358429 SWC (crimped “short” - on front edge first driver band) and the NOE Plug .360 x .356. I tried increasing bell which in turn made it...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Which NOE plug (for use in Lee Universal Exp Die) would you recommend using .358 cast bullets?
.359 x .355? I’ve never used NOE plugs before so I hope your experiences can help. Thank you all,
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What extreme spread (ES) and standard deviation (SD) do you find adequate in your 38 Spl / 357 Magnum loads? I usually test factory ammo for their ES/SD and attempt to better these with my...
BE-86 is a good replacement for Unique in 38 Spl +P and 357 Mag (mid to upper mid range loads) with cast bullets. My “new” standard 38 Spl +P uses 4.8 grs BE-86 and 158 gr cast SWC (approx 925 fps,...
Accurate #5 is much better in 38-44 applications with heavier Keith types (168 gr - 178 gr) having tighter ES/SDs and good accuracy…my two loads, one using 5.9 grs and the other 6.3 grs (RCBS Rotors)...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I use Lee FCD on Hornady and Speer swaged bullets - there is no sizing down of these bullets with it. Cast bullets are another story…here I use RCBS seat/crimp die with seater removed or when I’m...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Let’s all give a big shoutout to Larry Gibson for all his assistance including his very informative and helpful posts. He brought many of us to the next level in reloading with his invaluable...
BP | Bronze Point | IMR | Improved Military Rifle | PTD | Pointed |
BR | Bench Rest | M | Magnum | RN | Round Nose |
BT | Boat Tail | PL | Power-Lokt | SP | Soft Point |
C | Compressed Charge | PR | Primer | SPCL | Soft Point "Core-Lokt" |
HP | Hollow Point | PSPCL | Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" | C.O.L. | Cartridge Overall Length |
PSP | Pointed Soft Point | Spz | Spitzer Point | SBT | Spitzer Boat Tail |
LRN | Lead Round Nose | LWC | Lead Wad Cutter | LSWC | Lead Semi Wad Cutter |
GC | Gas Check |