Looking for a .38 special target round recommendation

[Zimm]

I want to buy a case of ammo for new classic 19 revolver for indoor range shooting.

Recommendations? I see cheap FMJ 130gr and 158gr. Lead semi-wad cutter probably makes nicer holes, but I'm concerned about cleaning afterwards. Is it an issue? Full wad-cutter actually cost more than the FMJ's.

 

[djohns6]

I use whatever 130 gr FMJ is on sale .

 

[robertrwalsh]

What he said.

 

[375hh1973]

I use whatever 130 gr FMJ is on sale .

This^^^^^^

 

[Glenn R. McMannly]

Load your own.

Frankly, if you’re a shooter of anything short of rimfire and don’t reload in this age and day, you’re a fool.

 

[Doug M.]

Black Hills wadcutters.

 

[djohns6]

Load your own.

Frankly, if you’re a shooter of anything short of rimfire and don’t reload in this age and day, you’re a fool.

This fool does not have a dedicated space available to set up a reloading bench .

 

[murphydog]

For informal range work, 130 gr FMJ works fine. 148 gr WC for more precision but will be more expensive.

 

[glenwolde]

Load your own.

Frankly, if you’re a shooter of anything short of rimfire and don’t reload in this age and day, you’re a fool.

Yes, you are just so very superior.

 

[raljr1]

Load your own.

Frankly, if you’re a shooter of anything short of rimfire and don’t reload in this age and day, you’re a fool.

I have a friend who buys ammo by the case because the cost of the ammo is less than the value of his time. He is by no means a fool.

 

[rockquarry]

Load your own.

Frankly, if you’re a shooter of anything short of rimfire and don’t reload in this age and day, you’re a fool.

There are many valid reasons why someone would not reload: time, lack of space, lack of interest, not shooting enough to justify reloading, plenty of money, etc. Being a fool is not one of them.

 

[gerhard1]

My suggestion is to test whatever brand thhat you try by firing around 200 rounds through your revolver. I have learned through hard experience that some guns don't like harder primers and will often have light primer strikes.

Winchester has been very problematic for me in this regard, as my 986 9mm revolver has frequent light strikes with it while Remington and Federal (with softer primers)are quite reliable.

Next time I go to the range with my Colt Viper 357, I'll take 100 or more WWB 130 gr FMJ 38 special rounds with me to finsh function-firing the Colt, as I heard after I got mine that some of them have had this problem.

So far, my Viper seems to be good. Crossing my fingers!

 

[375hh1973]

Load your own.

Frankly, if you’re a shooter of anything short of rimfire and don’t reload in this age and day, you’re a fool.

You sound like a blast at parties, LOL.

I have a full time job. I don't need another one making ammo.

I would much rather spend my off time SHOOTING instead of LOADING. My time off is valuable to me. Same with painting. I hire that out too.

 

[Kevin G]

FWIW, I reload, find it relaxing. If I didn’t enjoy it and it was just a chore I’m sure I wouldn’t do it.
I thoroughly understand that some prefer to invest their time and energy elsewhere.
Kevin G


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[rockquarry]

FWIW, I reload, find it relaxing. If I didn’t enjoy it and it was just a chore I’m sure I wouldn’t do it.
I thoroughly understand that some prefer to invest their time and energy elsewhere.
Kevin G


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I've handloaded ammo for sixty years. It's a hobby in it's own right and if it became a chore, I'd quit. I don't have any idea what it costs to handload, but I'll continue with little concern for cost. For me, the most enjoyable part of handloading is load development.

 

[375hh1973]

FWIW, I reload, find it relaxing. If I didn’t enjoy it and it was just a chore I’m sure I wouldn’t do it.
I thoroughly understand that some prefer to invest their time and energy elsewhere.
Kevin G


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I totally get that some guys love it. My buddy loves load development, fine tuning, etc

I reloaded shotgun shells for a lot of years when I shot skeet and sporting clays 3-4 times a week. Was like a job to me, not really fun.

Reloaded 375hh ammo for a few years, same thing. Wasnt fun. Would rather just find an accurate factory load and buy a bunch and be done.

 

[THE PILGRIM]

It’s 130 FMJ.
You got a Buddy who reloads?
Go over and have him give you a training session as he reloads.

 

[SGT ROCK 11B]

Load your own.

Frankly, if you’re a shooter of anything short of rimfire and don’t reload in this age and day, you’re a fool.

Glenn, how many people shoot more than a box of bullets a year? Today if a shooter buys a case of ammo that is a potential reloader. But if they buy a box at a time, well that doesn't male sense. JMHO, Sarge

 

[djohns6]

The reloaders never fail to hijack an ammo thread ...

 

[Model19man]

This fool does not have a dedicated space available to set up a reloading bench .

Neither did I 45 years ago when I bought a Model 19 and realized that ammo was way too expensive. So I started reloading on my apartment kitchen table. I put all the reloading equipment in the closet when it was not needed. Easy.