NuJudge
05-29-2007, 08:04 PM
I need suggestions for a load that is safe in a .38 Special revolver, is accurate, and has at least moderate velocity, in that order. I actually intend to fire these out of a .357 (I don't own any .38's), but the range owner does not want me to tear up his pins too much and says ".38 Special only".
I like shooting revolvers more than autos. I usually use a .45 acp 1911 with 185gr SWC's for Bowling Pins (I'm slow, but very rarely more than 6 shots needed to get all 5 pins off the table). I don't think 158gr bullets will do it because I tried 9x19mm using 147gr bullets (a lot of pins knocked down but not off the table).
I have the 180gr .358" TC GC mold already, and would like to try it before I buy a RN or TC .429" mold and try .44 Specials.
CDD
I like shooting revolvers more than autos. I usually use a .45 acp 1911 with 185gr SWC's for Bowling Pins (I'm slow, but very rarely more than 6 shots needed to get all 5 pins off the table). I don't think 158gr bullets will do it because I tried 9x19mm using 147gr bullets (a lot of pins knocked down but not off the table).
I have the 180gr .358" TC GC mold already, and would like to try it before I buy a RN or TC .429" mold and try .44 Specials.
CDD