Wadcutter and SWC accuracy

[45DUDE]

I know .38's can be fired in guns chambered for the .357. Do .357 guns have different twist rates than those designated.38? Is there any published list(s) of what firearms have what twist rate?

The back of my LYMAN book has twist for rifle and pistol.

[blackthorn]

The back of my LYMAN book has twist for rifle and pistol.

Thanks. Which Lyman book do you refer to?

[white eagle]

The Wad-cutter only pistols were capable of very good accuracy out to 50 yards, both in rapid fire and slow fire. Recoil is very light and recovery time is almost never an issue.
The fired cases drop to you feet so you don't need a "Brass-Magnet" to find them.
My revolver used was a Ruger Security-Six, which I still have and as you owners know, they too are very accurate. I carried mine on Nuclear Weapons Security watch for many years.
Modified .38 super magazine
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Adjustable fore end weight for rapid fire legs.
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One of my 25 yard rapid fire targets when shooting for the Maryland State team in the 80's.
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Here is a roll-crimp wad-cutter, I have never had a FTF by doing this.
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The Ruger Security-Six 4" revolver. It will always be with me.
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very nice piece

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Can you load WCs in .357 brass (for a .357 revolver, obviously) to avoid the dreaded "crud ring" that develops with repeated use of .38 in a .357 revolver? And if so, is an adjustment to powder charge also required? And finally, is there a better, more case filling powder preferred over the ~2.7gr. of Bullseye?

[Mk42gunner]

Can you load WCs in .357 brass (for a .357 revolver, obviously) to avoid the dreaded "crud ring" that develops with repeated use of .38 in a .357 revolver? And if so, is an adjustment to powder charge also required? And finally, is there a better, more case filling powder preferred over the ~2.7gr. of Bullseye?

Yes you can. I have not done it, but it is feasible. For loads, check your loading manual.

I know the Lyman load manuals list a few different powders for the .357/WC combination.

Robert