.380 auto

[roadwarrior]

Does anyone reload this caliber here? What's the availability of components and dies?

 

[Ganderite]

I happen to be loading 600 rounds today.

Lee dies. Using 90 gr lead bullets I bought from R & R.

Also have some 90gr XTPs (HP)

The lead bullets make for cheap practice.

 

[dogzilla]

Finding bullets can be a problem. Lots of people make them, but not many stores seem to carry them. I've been using plated bullets,( I absolutely despise lead bullets). When you find them, buy enough to last a while. I haven't got around to getting XTP's yet, no one local carries them and I don't shoot .380 all that much so it's not an issue, and the plated bullets work great

 

[kliston]

hi ,I have some brass and New RCBS .380Auto dies and shell holder,willing to sell it for $65.firm.toronto to hamilton area for pick up.Let me know to : kliston74@gmail.com Thanks

 

[roadwarrior]

Thanks folks, just feeling out if it's worth buying a pistol in this caliber.

 

[Suputin]

I would suggest you test fire a 380 before you buy one. They are surprisingly snappy little guns and can be somewhat unpleasant to shoot.

 

[M1-Garand]

I would suggest you test fire a 380 before you buy one. They are surprisingly snappy little guns and can be somewhat unpleasant to shoot.

I agree,have two of them,one is a Beretta 1934 (12.6),nasty slide bite,the other one is a Browning 1922 with a grip safety that needs to be squeezed so hard that it is tough to get a good aim.

 

[dogzilla]

I have a Browning BDA Doublestack which is just a dream to shoot. I have just decided recently to start shooting it more, because it isn't eligible for 12/7. Reloading is really the only option since loaded rounds cost more than 9mm. If you are just shooting it occasionally I would just buy factory

 

[geologist]

I have a small, blowback AMT Backup. After hearing all the internet stories about how unpleasant the recoil is I was shocked at how mild and fun it is to shoot.

Shoot a fullhouse .357 from a snubby or even worse full house .454 Casull from any double action revolver if you want to feel unpleasant recoil.

 

[roadwarrior]

I was thinking of the Browning 1911 version. I wonder how it would stack up to a 9mm full size 1911...

 

[Tex Critter]

I've got a CZ and a Browning, I shoot cast bullets (I just love cast bullets!) in both of them.

 

[Betty-Lou]

I don't reload for mine yet as I haven't stumpled on the dies or bullets yet, so I've only shop factory loads. I have a Browning 1911 .380 and the recoil is very manageable.

 

[roadwarrior]

Thanks for the input

 

[Ganderite]

I was thinking of the Browning 1911 version. I wonder how it would stack up to a 9mm full size 1911...

The nice thing about loading your own ammo is that you can use lead bullets (cheap) and find a mild load that is comfortable and accurate.