Rcbs 38-158-rn

[boatswainsmate]

Looking for some input on how these shoot? Thanks in advance Boats

[Le Loup Solitaire]

The RCBS #82064 I have used and found it to be an accurate bullet, as well as the Lyman# 358311. Both are supposed to weigh 158 grains and have a lot of bearing surface....especially the RCBS which has 2 huge bands that really can grip the rifling well. It casts easily. There are several powders that will work very satisfactorily; a good loading manual will have lots of suggestions. I developed loadings with Unique in charges varying between 4.5 and 5.0 grains, depending on the gun and its barrel length, with the RCBS RN and got good grouping in both the 38 special and the 357 magnanimous. I punched paper with it so never tried to hottin things up with either round. The bullet packs more than sufficient lube and I always sized to .357. It doesn't cut clean holes like the WC's or SWC's, but it is also a good all around shape for smacking things at various distances. The RN 358311 shape was pretty much the standard for police ammo for many yesrs. LLS