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38 spl. vs 357 mag reloading question
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<blockquote data-quote="swampratt" data-source="post: 3207049" data-attributes="member: 15054"><p>Look up Elmer Keith loads 357 mag in 38 cases.</p><p></p><p>I have made his loads in 38 cases with cast lead gas checked bullets that weigh 170gr.</p><p>They did not shoot as accurate as the same load in 357 cases but they shot just fine.</p><p>You can get a crud ring in the cylinder from using a lot of 38 cases in 357 magnum chamber.</p><p></p><p>You did not specify if you will be shooting the loads in a 357 mag or in a 38 special.</p><p>I do not own a 38. But use those 38 cases i have in my 357.</p><p></p><p>I do like AA5 and Bullseye and HP38/231 and then I use 2400 for my hot stuff.</p><p>Bullseye will not reach the velocity without leading the barrel neither will 231.</p><p>But there are some very accurate loads at mid range velocities.</p><p></p><p>Pressures come up too fast and lead the barrel with the slow powders.</p><p>Too bad you have the short 125gr bullets something longer and heavier in the 38 case with a good crimp may get you a decent load with the powder you have.</p><p></p><p>You would have to experiment. Yea that sounds like a bad idea.. But how do you think The fathers did it like Elmer and others.</p><p>A new powder comes out and no data on it ..someone had to experiment.</p><p></p><p>Just do not blow yourself up!</p><p>I experiment all the time and found some fun loads you will be hard pressed to find on the internet.</p><p>But they are safe in my guns and I do not advise it unless you have a good understanding of powders etc.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="swampratt, post: 3207049, member: 15054"] Look up Elmer Keith loads 357 mag in 38 cases. I have made his loads in 38 cases with cast lead gas checked bullets that weigh 170gr. They did not shoot as accurate as the same load in 357 cases but they shot just fine. You can get a crud ring in the cylinder from using a lot of 38 cases in 357 magnum chamber. You did not specify if you will be shooting the loads in a 357 mag or in a 38 special. I do not own a 38. But use those 38 cases i have in my 357. I do like AA5 and Bullseye and HP38/231 and then I use 2400 for my hot stuff. Bullseye will not reach the velocity without leading the barrel neither will 231. But there are some very accurate loads at mid range velocities. Pressures come up too fast and lead the barrel with the slow powders. Too bad you have the short 125gr bullets something longer and heavier in the 38 case with a good crimp may get you a decent load with the powder you have. You would have to experiment. Yea that sounds like a bad idea.. But how do you think The fathers did it like Elmer and others. A new powder comes out and no data on it ..someone had to experiment. Just do not blow yourself up! I experiment all the time and found some fun loads you will be hard pressed to find on the internet. But they are safe in my guns and I do not advise it unless you have a good understanding of powders etc. [/QUOTE]
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