38 S&W Brass

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We are accepting back orders on our website for 38 S&W. That is the best way to get your name on the list for the next run. You aren't charged until the order ships out to you. - Starline Brass

If you have any questions please email us at web(at) starlinebrass.com
 
Thanks for the replies. Two members actually offered some, but was able to find 100 from a local friend. Now to sign up for Starline Brass. I even found some 38 S&W blanks at a local store. Who would have thought? Thanks again, Kevin
 
StarlineBrass said:
We are accepting back orders on our website for 38 S&W. That is the best way to get your name on the list for the next run. You aren't charged until the order ships out to you. - Starline Brass

If you have any questions please email us at web(at) starlinebrass.com
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Thanks for heads up and link . Will save for future use .
Been feeling the desire to try some Starline 41 Special cases but not in any desperate need .
Will mosey over to site and check it out .
Gary
 
Has anyone tried to cut, anneal and fireform from 38spl?
Not a suggestion, just asking.
You might try to source some reloads at shows. after shooting you will have hundreds of cases.
 
Ivan the Butcher said:
The rim, web, and head of a 38 special are smaller than a 38 S&W!…/

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There were thousands of Victory models in .38 S&W converted to .38 Special after WWII accomplished by lengthening the chambers with a .38 Special reamer.

They will show a distinct step in the chamber and case life won’t be nearly as long as .38 S&W, but it was a pretty common thing back in the day and the brass lasted at least as long as .45 Colt (a straight parallel wall case in a 0.07” tapered chamber).

I’m wondering if the difference between .38 Special fired in a converted .38 S&W, and a shortened .38 Special case fired in a .38 S&W chamber is the smaller diameter extended chamber keeping the cartridge centered.

A .38 Special in the larger but lengthened converted .38 S&W might be better centered than a shortened .38 Special in the large chamber where the cartridge may be laying in the bottom of the chamber allowing more bulge one one side, rather than more evenly spreading out the stretch that occurs.
 
I had a Cogswell-Harrison converted Victory to 38 spl. and about 95% of the cases split upon firing. I bought the revolver to add to my Victory collection, but sold it after shooting. I did disclose the problem.
 
Igiveup said:
I had a Cogswell-Harrison converted Victory to 38 spl. and about 95% of the cases split upon firing. I bought the revolver to add to my Victory collection, but sold it after shooting. I did disclose the problem.
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One of my cartridge inventories is what I call "Victory Brass". I take once fired .38 Spl, and lightly neck size, and then fire form in my converted Victory Chamber. When reloading, I turn the resizing die out 2 turns.

My Victory Specials all chamber fine and I haven't had a split case yet.
 
gwpercle said:
Thanks for heads up and link . Will save for future use .
Been feeling the desire to try some Starline 41 Special cases but not in any desperate need .
Will mosey over to site and check it out .
Gary
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My local club's indoor range recently went thru a quarter million dollar upgrade. One of the changes mandated that no "magnum" loads are now permitted.

Thus, my .357's are now shooting .38 spls, and my .44 mags are now shooting 44 spls.

Since my .41 is my favorite revolver (inherited from my Dad), I bought some .41 specials from Starline. They work awesomely well.
 
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