Mod 33-1 Didn't Have One Till Today

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Funny how things just jump up and excite you. While on an errand, I stopped by a LGD that I hadn't visited in a while. The store was busy with hunters getting ready for new seasons The used wheelgun case was full, but mostly newer single actions. Then, there it was. It was so small and cute that I just had yo hold it. I waited for a sales person and tried the little thing out. Since I was not familiar with a Mod 33*1, I had to think about it. After a very close inspection, I was sold. The price was very right and they were having a 20% off sale When I got home and got the data on it I was happy with my little unexpected find. 2+2=4 Please excuse the photos. I;m not used to this posting format and don't know how to erase pics. The gun looks a lot better that the pics, but the lighting reflections make it look like a dog.

 

[Outpost75]

The 33-1 is a sturdy gun which can be loaded somewhat above factory levels. I load 2.7 grains of Bullseye with 148 grain soft swaged HBWC seated long to 1.2" OAL to match payload and velocity of .38 Special wadcutter.

 

[Journey]

The 33-1 is a sturdy gun which can be loaded somewhat above factory levels. I load 2.7 grains of Bullseye with 148 grain soft swaged HBWC seated long to 1.2" OAL to match payload and velocity of .38 Special wadcutter.
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Kool. I don't know if I'll ever shoot mine, but it's nice to know tha ammo is still available at an affordable price. I don't think I'll be reloading for it though.

 

[Outpost75]

Buffalo Bore loads a .38 S&W 125-grain hard cast SWC which gets 900 fps from a 4-inch revolver. Much more effective than common factory146 LRN at 685 fps.

 

[Journey]

The 33-1 is a sturdy gun which can be loaded somewhat above factory levels. I load 2.7 grains of Bullseye with 148 grain soft swaged HBWC seated long to 1.2" OAL to match payload and velocity of .38 Special wadcutter.
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I started looking for load data for a 38 S&W in my load manualsand couldn't find any in current manuals. Finally found it in Speer #9, 1967. It shows 2.7 gn of Bullseye for bevel base wadcutter. I guess some things just don't change.

 

[Outpost75]

I started looking for load data for a 38 S&W in my load manualsand couldn't find any in current manuals. Finally found it in Speer #9, 1967. It shows 2.7 gn of Bullseye for bevel base wadcutter. I guess some things just don't change.

The HBWC works well also and is more accurate in those revolvers having larger barrel groove diameter.