rebel0994
Member
Shoot an Elmer Keith 38 special load and you won't see near as much difference!!
.357 magnum VS .38 spl question
- Thread starter kirbinster
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Moxie;
I have old Lyman data with cast bullets from 75gr #358101 to
195gr # 358430 . Some start out at 519fps to 560fps...........
This data is so old..................
It uses the Speer 146gr and 160gr Half-Jacket for the data.
and yes the 38 special started in 1898 as a black powder load
with 18grs and increased to 21grs to improve velocity and energy.
I have old Lyman data with cast bullets from 75gr #358101 to
195gr # 358430 . Some start out at 519fps to 560fps...........
This data is so old..................
It uses the Speer 146gr and 160gr Half-Jacket for the data.
and yes the 38 special started in 1898 as a black powder load
with 18grs and increased to 21grs to improve velocity and energy.
JPriest
Member
Do you suppose that once the .38 Special had gone mainstream anyone started calling the .38S&W the .38 short and weak?
rebel0994
Member
They weren't as smart as we are now!
The 32 and 38 S&W were great loads back in their days and can still take small game and do a good job on paper and fun times just plinking.
I have two break opens that have past their prime and are just conversation pieces now but they were king in their day.
Just a little hard to find ammo and some times the price tag makes you cringe.
I have two break opens that have past their prime and are just conversation pieces now but they were king in their day.
Just a little hard to find ammo and some times the price tag makes you cringe.
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