K38 14-4 Lead Bullet Diameter to buy?

[chiltech500]

Howdy,

Quick question as I am looking at ordering more 148gr DEWC, should we load the 0.357 diameter or 0.358?

My first batch I ordered 0.358, but recently saw something about target barrel .357 - would that be for revolvers or the semi-auto S&W 52 type pistol?

Thanks in advance, Bernie

 

[Moonman]

The real answer for a revolver is to MEASURE the CYLINDER BORES, personally I use Pin Gauges .0002 undersized for this.

I have revolvers that measure up to .359 in an older S&W.

 

[OKFC05]

My 14s tolerate nothing smaller than .358 in lead bullets. The difference in accuracy is dramatic.