Anyone reload with 148 dewc for sd ? I used 2.7 gains of bullseye or 3.2 grains of hp38 for punching paper with great success... Very accurate from my snubs , 4" and 6" variety
Anyone reload with 148 dewc for sd ? I used 2.7 gains of bullseye or 3.2 grains of hp38 for punching paper with great success... Very accurate from my snubs , 4" and 6" variety
That should get the job done.
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Isn't that kinda' slow?
As for the bullet...pretty good meplat!
I do, but I prefer 3.5 grains of Bulleye under a Hensley and Gibbs flat nose wadcutter.
Disclaimer: The above is not holy writ. It is just my opinion based on my experience and knowledge. Your mileage may vary.
For my bigger sixguns, I like the heavier wadcutters.
Disclaimer: The above is not holy writ. It is just my opinion based on my experience and knowledge. Your mileage may vary.
I'd think it might be a very accurate choice -- what I load for my S&W model 52. Perhaps better than a +++P loaded super-powerful firearm with (shooter's) bone-breaking recoil. I'd think a caliber/bullet with a 2-mile range would not be a great choice. (My h/d choice is a can of Wasp & Bee Spray -- to my thinking it, sprayed at the eyes, it will stop anyone, without the "oops" if intruder -- as way too often does -- turns out to be a "friendly" person who, say, lost his keys or similar, or even a harmless drunk who is lost.) Then, I have a scatter-gun as back-up. It appears to me, at least in this state, too often the invader gets off, while the homeowner suffers all sorts of consequences, starting with exorbitant lawyer bills... Home defense is a huge area of discussion/thoughts -- but again, my two cents idea is to go first for the can of Wasp/Bee spray. Some will send a thirty foot stream with pin-point accuracy...
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For my 38 special defense loads I use a wadcutter crimped in the first lube groove below the crimp groove or in the case of a double ended wadcutter, I use the second groove. This puts the boolit in the same position(as far as case depth) as a standard semiwadcutter and can use the same powder charges. I get excellent accuracy with this load.
The "Full Charge" wadcutter has a LONG history as a defense round.
Good summary here: http://www.grantcunningham.com/blog_...7dbd9-932.html
Read the comments here: http://mousegunaddict.blogspot.com/2...8-special.html
Jim Cirillo of the Stakeout Unit NYPD was a big fan back in the day.
Excellent article "Wicked Wadcutters"
http://www.handgunsmag.com/ammo/ammu...utters_200901/
I wouldn't want to get shot with one.
DEWC Boolits are excellent. Fast loading on the progressive presses too. No mater which way you grab em they're always right side up
Lately I've been loading Hollow base wc's upside down with 3.5 bullseye or AA452.
225 grain wadcutter developed for bowling pin matches. With any fair hit, it will drive the pin straight back off the table. This I know for a fact. I don't know that it would be more effective for social purposes than a 150 grain wadcutter, unless of course there were two bad guys lined up.
Disclaimer: The above is not holy writ. It is just my opinion based on my experience and knowledge. Your mileage may vary.
I use a cast 148gr DEWC over 3.2gr AA#2. Accurate and pleasant to shoot.
PJ
if i were to use a full wadcutter for sd, i would drive it pretty fast.
dennis
And you don't think you'd have legal troubles spraying someone with a face full of poison?
My thinking is if someone breaks into my house, they have put my families life in jeopardy and if they don't immediately prove to be non threatening they will be dealt with accordingly. Fortunately Alaska is reasonable about protecting life and property.
Excellent reads... Especially this one http://www.grantcunningham.com/blog_...7dbd9-932.html
When I carried a 38 Special, I loaded a 150 DEWC cast a bit harder than the normal target WC. I tried to get it to 850 fps and found I had a good accurate load that was controllable.
Other WCs are also available, 44 and 45 caliber spring to mind.
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I load 180 gr. Lyman wadcutters in my .44 special. Then I giggle.
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