Thread: Why not Elmer Keith that 38 special
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Old 07-10-2023, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by bmcgilvray View Post
I'm not for loading the .38 Special up to Elmer Keith levels or .357 Magnum levels, whichever comes first.
Many reasons and answers (durability, why 38 special brass, Keith's load, etc.) are here, from Mr. John Taffin:

GUNS Magazine Handloading for Medium and Large Frame .38 Specials - GUNS Magazine

And more from John: http://www.sixguns.com/tests/tt38spcl.htm
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