Reloading the 1877 lightning with 38spcl brass ??
I have been reading about loading for the 38 long colt. I have a 1877 lightning manufactured in 1904,. Would i be safe using a smokeless powder like trailboss ?
I figure a very very light load would be good for plinking.
From my understanding colt switched barrel diameters to a .357 diameter bore after 1900 on the lightning model, would i be ok using a hollow base wadcutter of .357 diameter ?
Of course i will slug the bore just to get a proper measurement of bore diameter.
I am fairly confident of reloading,, but want to make sure a 38spcl case can be utilized without any issues. ' i did slide in a 38spcl round with a 148grn wadcutter in the cylinder of the 1877 lightning. The overall length seems ok as the round isnt protruding out of the cylinder. 'I would never fire a 38spcl round out of the 1877 but all my 38 loads are flea farts loaded with trailboss. I figure i may be able to use 38lc load data on a 38 spcl casing.
I would just rather use my 38spcl brass rather than buying 38lc brass. Also is there any good online shops that may sell the proper projectiles? Should i stick with a 148grn projectiles? Also wondering if the 38spcl dies work out ok
Any tips tricks or hints will be greatly appreciated.
Last edited by chuck303; 07-08-2018 at 01:40 AM.
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