yes i have , ill not discourage but i dont spend the extra because i didnt see that much difference , again my purpose is large close steel for SASS the accuracy is a relevant factor more for the shooter than the loads , i can miss them really well
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| Author: | mtnboomer [ Sat Jul 09, 2022 2:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | .38 Spl. reloading |
Has anyone else reloaded .38 Spls with X-700? I tried it as a substitute for Unique and Bullseye back when both were scarce. I loaded some with 130-gr. Armscor FMJ bullets and shot them out of my S&W 64. They were pretty snappy out of that heavy-barreled revolver. But for some reason I never could get the cases to crip tight enough on those bullets to keep them from wiggling a little. I also noticed there was unburned flakes of powder residue meaning they weren't tight enough for a 100% burn. I later loaded more with 125-gr coated cast semi-wadcutters - with a tight crimp. Unfortunately, the group I shoot with had to stop because of Covid, and we've just never gotten back to it. |
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| Author: | NebrHogger [ Sat Jul 09, 2022 5:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: .38 Spl. reloading |
I've tried some odd powders - mostly because it's what I had and couldn't afford what I wanted. Tried green dot once - no X700 though. Now I'm still working on a keg of Bullseye. SW ETA: thinking further on the matter - did you mean 700X? I've used that for 38 spl, and it works okay. |
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| Author: | A square 10 [ Sat Jul 09, 2022 10:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: .38 Spl. reloading |
yes , i load light for cowboy action and all these fast shotgun powders work well , not sure fo those that load hot tho , im currently loading red dot and clays at 3 grains because its what i have , i dont have any 700X but again im loading light so ill not confirm your need/purpose , for punching holes in paper it works fine |
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| Author: | lyman1903 [ Sat Jul 09, 2022 10:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: .38 Spl. reloading |
I used to have a friend (RIP) load for me, I would give him brass and some cash and he would give me an ammo can full of 38 SWC to enjoy, I have a few 100 round mtm boxes, that still shoot very well in my 66 3 inch and Mod 15 4 inch his notes say HP-38. and Bullseye for SWC and WC's I have a decent load with W231 (it's what I had at the time) |
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| Author: | mtnboomer [ Sun Jul 10, 2022 12:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: .38 Spl. reloading |
| Author: | A square 10 [ Mon Jul 11, 2022 12:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: .38 Spl. reloading |
yes , all my loading is cast lead as thats all that is acceptable in SASS/CAS but id not hesitate to load FMJ with a similar or slightly heavier powder charge , |
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| Author: | mtnboomer [ Tue Jul 12, 2022 12:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: .38 Spl. reloading |
| Author: | A square 10 [ Wed Jul 13, 2022 1:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: .38 Spl. reloading |
yes i have , ill not discourage but i dont spend the extra because i didnt see that much difference , again my purpose is large close steel for SASS the accuracy is a relevant factor more for the shooter than the loads , i can miss them really well
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