Bullet Recommendation - 38 SPL

Karl · 08-20-2018, 05:44 PM

Rick,

Thanks of the information. In addition to recommendations, one reason for starting with the 158 grain bullet is deeper seating for reduced case capacity to compensate for the longer .357 brass. My initial choices will be lead. The gun is due for delivery on Wednesday and I'm not buying any bullets yet in case I have to send it back for some reason.

KFS

sheepherder · 08-20-2018, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karl

The gun is due for delivery on Wednesday...

Post a couple pics of it!

S&W or Colt? Hopefully not a Ruger...

Vlim · 08-20-2018, 09:03 PM

Nothing wrong with a .38 special sixgun. Provided the branding is right

rhuff · 08-21-2018, 02:09 PM

Karl,

If you decide that you want some "soft" range rounds in that 357Mag brass, and also want a near/full case of powder, then I can suggest that you give Trail Boss powder a try. It is a bit more expensive, but it essentially guarantees NO double loads, if loaded to max, it will burn clean but shoot soft, and is accurate for me and my handguns.....just a thought.

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rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,315 Thanks: 2,751 Thanked 999 Times in 734 Posts	Karl, If you decide that you want some "soft" range rounds in that 357Mag brass, and also want a near/full case of powder, then I can suggest that you give Trail Boss powder a try. It is a bit more expensive, but it essentially guarantees NO double loads, if loaded to max, it will burn clean but shoot soft, and is accurate for me and my handguns.....just a thought. __________________ Need DWM breechblock #21

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08-20-2018, 05:44 PM	#1
Karl Lifer - Twice Over Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Savannah Posts: 533 Thanks: 0 Thanked 285 Times in 125 Posts	Rick, Thanks of the information. In addition to recommendations, one reason for starting with the 158 grain bullet is deeper seating for reduced case capacity to compensate for the longer .357 brass. My initial choices will be lead. The gun is due for delivery on Wednesday and I'm not buying any bullets yet in case I have to send it back for some reason. KFS