K38 14series Owners- Diameter DEWC?

[chiltech500]

Howdy,

Quick question as I am looking at ordering more 148gr DEWC, should we load the 0.457 diameter or 0.458?

My first batch I ordered 0.458, but recently saw something about target barrel .0457 - would that be for revolvers or the semi-auto S&W 52 type pistol?

Thanks in advance, Bernie

 

[Art Doc]

DEWC is unfamiliar to me. Forgive my confusion, but are you talking about bullets? In that case the K38 would require bullets of .357" not .457".

The old rule I always heard was that lead bullets shoot most accurately when sized .001" over the bore dimensions. So that would mean .358 would work well in a K38.

In reality the best thing to do is obtain a sample of bullets in different sizes and try them in your gun to see which it likes best.

 

[bananaman]

My 38 Special in lead are .358. Plated are .357. I use semi wad cutters, but have never used reg. wadcutters. If you post in the reloading section, you will get more feedback. Bob

 

[chiltech500]

Thanks fella's, yes I meant .357 and .358, I'm working with a new revolver to me in 45 acp and their diameters are .452 so I transposed the 4