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  1. 03-12-2015, 06:51 PM #1
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    Lyman 358156

    Looking to load in 38super 5 shot revolver. Anybody have a starting load using win 231? Thanks
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  2. 03-12-2015, 10:17 PM #2
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    You can use non+P 38 Spl loads to get started, and work up from there. 38 Super is rated for almost double the pressure of a 38 Spl 17,000 PSI vs. 36,500 PSI. Although the 38 Super case is slightly shorter than 38 Spl, the pressure difference between the two gives you a pretty large margin of safety in this instance. Even 38 Spl +P loads may be usable, but you need to work up from a known safe point.
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  3. 03-12-2015, 10:28 PM #3
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    A 38 Super revolver ? ?
    More details please.
    Photos please.

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  4. 03-13-2015, 05:52 AM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ben View Post
    A 38 Super revolver ? ?
    More details please.
    Photos please.

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    its built on a new model single six.
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  5. 03-13-2015, 06:03 AM #5
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    Very Unique !

    Was there a specific reason for the chambering in 38 Super ?

    Who did the work, it is obvious that it is a class act conversion.

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    I was gonna say - A 38 Super revolver ?? Never heard of one of those. Neat gun, however. I'm not near a manual, so - If I had to take a guess, and this is a guess, about 4 grains should make it go bang !!!
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  7. 03-13-2015, 10:57 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by foxtrapper View Post
    its built on a new model single six.
    Could reach 357 mag velocities in a smaller pkg. And ........just because!lol
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  8. 03-13-2015, 11:05 AM #8
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    It looks like a Reeder. S&W also offered a 627 in 38 Super for a limited time.

    FWIW, you can simply drop 38 Super ammo in a 357 gun and blaze away. 38 Super is semi-rimmed, and the tiny rim will hold the loaded cartridge in place. 357 mag guns only though, 38 Spls aren't rated for the extra pressure.
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  9. 03-13-2015, 01:46 PM #9
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    Yes it's a reeder ,I've had it for awhile and never took the time to find the right bullet and load . I'm ready to put in the time. The 358156 mould was recommended so I purchased a two banger and just cast fifty or so using straight WW. I will size to .355 and gc using the lee push through.
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  10. 03-13-2015, 04:10 PM #10
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    Check the chamber throats and size to those. The boolit should be a snug fit, easily pushed through with a little resistance.
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  11. 03-13-2015, 05:43 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by Echo View Post
    Check the chamber throats and size to those. The boolit should be a snug fit, easily pushed through with a little resistance.
    Yep .355 pushes through nice. That's without the check.
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