.357mag in .38 special

[madcow]

I wouldn't do it

 

[bankshot]

why

 

[ReloaderRick]

I'd have shot it. But I'd have it set aside and load then close the cylinder so the one with the .38Spl brass was shot first. That would avoid the lockup.

The "issue" with a hiccup like this is that the brass didn't get crimped due to being short. Other than that issue it was fine and could have been shot. But all in all you dealt with it in a better way by simply breaking it down.

It's good that I pulled it anyways, no powder inside, case was to short to actuate the Dillon powder hopper. Now I sorted all 1600 of my .357 Brass, and found 6 more .38 special.

 

[dirtybarry]

U the same 6

It's good that I pulled it anyways, no powder inside, case was to short to actuate the Dillon powder hopper. Now I sorted all 1600 of my .357 Brass, and found 6 more .38 special.

Good call, squibs in revolvers can turn out badly. Curious about the source of the .38 SPL brass, range pick up?

 

[ReloaderRick]

U the same 6

Good call, squibs in revolvers can turn out badly. Curious about the source of the .38 SPL brass, range pick up?

Got it from a friend. Federal, he doesn't reload.

 

[kayaker1]

.38spl brass made for 21kpsi, .357 brass made for 35kpsi.

 

[ReloaderRick]

.38spl brass made for 21kpsi, .357 brass made for 35kpsi.

Is the brass made for that? Or the chamber?

 

[kayaker1]

Predominantly the chamber but brass is made to accept the relevant cartridges pressures, thicker webs etc.

 

[ReloaderRick]

I could see to never load a .357 load down to .38 special length. Then the pressure would spike. But if you load a .357 load in a .38 special case, to the .357 length, the case capacity is the same. Pressure would be the same. There would be just .135" less brass holding the bullet in.

 

[VICIOUS]

.20 cent round in 1000 dollar gun. Do you feel lucky! WELL do ya.

I have done worse thing with no bad effects. But I am older now and just do not do crap if I can help it.

 

[VICIOUS]

IN my silhouette days I loaded 200 grain bullets with 357 magnum power into 38 spl cases. Shot it out of Dan Wesson revolver. But I am a self made expert.

 

[ReloaderRick]

IN my silhouette days I loaded 200 grain bullets with 357 magnum power into 38 spl cases. Shot it out of Dan Wesson revolver. But I am a self made expert.

That's the Spirit!

 

[tgt40]

Why even risk it for one cartridge? You should never shoot a reload that is not 100% perfect IMO.

Its really a bad habit to get into.

TOTALLY agree!!!!