.38/200 ammo
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That's a big 'ole chunk of lead in a little case! I bet those things penetrate like no tomorrow.
Charlie Foxtrott
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There are a few outfits that still load it.
They are out of it currently, but I bought some from Steinel a while back to shoot out of my Colt Official police in 38-200. It works well.
.38/200 Military Load - Steinel Ammunition Co
They are out of it currently, but I bought some from Steinel a while back to shoot out of my Colt Official police in 38-200. It works well.
.38/200 Military Load - Steinel Ammunition Co
Smithboomer
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I'm told that you can sometimes see the bullet in flight.
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I just started reloading this caliber for my S&W 38/200 BSR. I have been using new Starline brass 158 LRN sized to .359". Seems to work ok. I would'nt mind trying some 200gr Milsurp. India did have some Security Sixes in this caliber? Has anyone seen this ammo on the surplus market?
Has anyone tried Missouri Bullets .361" diameter 145gr bullet?
Has anyone tried Missouri Bullets .361" diameter 145gr bullet?
DWalt
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I have, but I normally use 125 grain .358 bullets. I load those considerably hotter than factory loads, nearly in the 9mm class. Works OK in a Victory, never in an old top break.
DWalt
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Actually, because the heavier bullet was unstable and tended to yaw in tissue, doing more damage. Same idea as the old 200 grain .38 S&W "Super Police" load.
When I was in Kosovo in 2003, the Fiji Island police were carrying S&W Victory models in .38 S&W.
I purchased a box of .361 Missouri bullets, and ordered brass from Starline. I'm still waiting for the brass ordered April 4 th. I don't think I have any other alternatives, so am patient.
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38/200
I was able to get 600 pcs of Starline Brass about a year ago. I made up a 150 pc test run with 158 gr LRN from a local caster. I bought the bullets clean and unsized. Ran the bullets through a .359 die. I have been using CCI 500 primers and Accurate # 5 powder. I now have a good supply of ammo with all 600 pieces loaded. I would like to try the Missouri .361 or pick up a Lyman mold for the 200 gr if it is ever available again.”
I was able to get 600 pcs of Starline Brass about a year ago. I made up a 150 pc test run with 158 gr LRN from a local caster. I bought the bullets clean and unsized. Ran the bullets through a .359 die. I have been using CCI 500 primers and Accurate # 5 powder. I now have a good supply of ammo with all 600 pieces loaded. I would like to try the Missouri .361 or pick up a Lyman mold for the 200 gr if it is ever available again.”
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38/200
I was able to get 600 pcs of Starline Brass about a year ago. I made up a 150 pc test run with 158 gr LRN from a local caster. I bought the bullets clean and unsized. Ran the bullets through a .359 die. I have been using CCI 500 primers and Accurate # 5 powder. I now have a good supply of ammo with all 600 pieces loaded. I would like to try the Missouri .361 or pick up a Lyman mold for the 200 gr if it is ever available again.”
I was able to get 600 pcs of Starline Brass about a year ago. I made up a 150 pc test run with 158 gr LRN from a local caster. I bought the bullets clean and unsized. Ran the bullets through a .359 die. I have been using CCI 500 primers and Accurate # 5 powder. I now have a good supply of ammo with all 600 pieces loaded. I would like to try the Missouri .361 or pick up a Lyman mold for the 200 gr if it is ever available again.”
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max503
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I have seen wadcutters in flight from a snubbie when shot over snow on an overcast day.
Darkenfast
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I have seen .45 ACPs from 1911s in flight. That would've been around 800 fps - quite a bit faster than .38 S&W. The light and angle had to be just right for us to see them.
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I don't know of any source right now with 38/200 ammo in stock. If you reload or have access to a reloader Matt's Bullets sells 3 different 200gr bullets meant for the 38/200 depending on which revolver you are shooting.
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That's a nice box. I have a couple boxes of commercial Kynoch 38 ammo but it is the later service load with the 178 gr jacketed bullet. Would love to find a box or two of the 38/200 for my ammo collection. I reload for my Webley's and Victory models but use the standard 146 gr S&W bullet. It shoots well enough for my needs (and I have a mold for it). One of these days I need to get a 200 gr mold and see how they do with that bullet.
.455_Hunter
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.38 S&W was my first defensive cartridge (out of a DAO Enfield) at age 14. I still think it's underated on several fronts, including not causing serious audio disruption when fired indoors from a duty size revolver, plus having very adequate penetration, but not over-penetrative perfomance on two-legged size soft targets. My experience has been with the standard 145/146 gr US production, the warmer Fiocchi 145 gr LRN/FMJ products, and various eras of the 178 gr FMJ duty load.
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CLASSIC12
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I managed to buy several boxes of old Remington 38 S&W for my British lend lease victory. It shoots well enough (25m)
