After you have been reloading for a while, the nuances of ballistics and bullet performance will become more interesting - if not fascinating.

Even though my first goal of reloading was to save money as a rabid IPSC competitor, now, decades later I am often contemplating the best formula for cooking up an optimum load for a specific purpose.

For example; I load my own 38-specials that turn a 1-7/8 inch snubby into a tack driving knock down gun. The only thing lacking when compared to Buffalo Bore ammo is the cost.

Mine are about a buck per round cheaper.

Oh - for what its worth, hard-cast 148 grain double ended wadcutters are one of my favorite hot defensive loads.