RCBS 35-200-FNGC and .38 S&W

[jonk]

I have some of these that another board member was kind enough to give me to experiment with my 35 Remington. I used about half of them and decided to sell the 35 lever action but want to put the bullets to good use.

I have both a Smith and Wesson Victory revolver issued to Britain chambered for .38 Smith and Wesson. Otherwise known as the 38/200 in British use. I've only ever shot 125, 158 round nose bullets, and 148 wadcutters out of this gun. The idea of a 200 grain .38 bullet is a bit scary. But weight wise it should work. I'm thinking maybe 2 grains of Bullseye, seated out as far as I can and still chamber. The bullets measure .360 as cast, the gun measures .360 as well. I'd rather they were a TAD fatter but with light loads and low velocity it should be ok. Thoughts?

[Bob Krack]

Jon,
The load pressure sounds like it is well down into a safe area but you could go even lighter - maybe one grain and worst case ya might have to drive the boolit out which will slug the bore for ya.

Bob

[Bret4207]

Ken Waters Pet Loads has some loads and there ave been loads on the net for some time. Look up 38 Super Police. Just make sure it's the 38 S+W loads and not 38 S+W Special.