I am looking for 38 Short Colt projectiles which are a heeled bullet .358 on the heel and .375 on the main body. Also looking for load data. Does anyone have any info on availability in Canada. I do know sources in the US but dont know if they will ship North. Any help will be gratefully received.................Trav.................................. Rigrat
38 Short Colt projectiles and load data needed
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vagrantviking
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Jetbullets has some heeled bullets but I'm not sure about the 38. He's probably your best bet unless you want to order your own mold.
38 Short Colt /IMR 2006...........93gr AA206 LRN 1.7gr Trail Boss-575fps................2gr Trail Boss-674fps. 135grAA202 LFP 1.5gr Trail Boss -490fps.............1.7gr Trail Boss -526fps
If black powder is your thing 130gr cast /15gr FFFG/705 fps
If black powder is your thing 130gr cast /15gr FFFG/705 fps
Are your cartridges intended for a '51/'61 Navy percussion revolver fitted with a Kirst conversion cylinder? In which case, casting your own heeled bullets may be one(if not the only) option. If you don't already have this info, the following may be useful: Old West Bullet Moulds. Eras Gone Bullet Moulds. Accurate Molds. Old West Bullet Moulds and Accurate Molds do ship to Canada. Though this Covid thing may cause some delays. I have not ordered from Eras Gone, so can't say for certain.
Another option, is to load .38 Short Colt with .358" hollow-based wadcutter style bullets. I believe Hornady lists these. Not the best solution, but workable. If you prefer to purchase your bullets rather than cast them, this may be the way to go.
By the way, reloading dies for .38 Short Colt(heeled bullet), are available through Old West Bullet Moulds. For other(inside lubed) bullets, Lee Precision lists .38 Long/ Short Colt dies.
p.s.: In the October issue of SASS "Cowboy Chronicle", Part 1 of a 2-part series on cartridge-firing converted C & B revolvers(Including .38 Short/Long Colt) is featured. This may be of interest.
Another option, is to load .38 Short Colt with .358" hollow-based wadcutter style bullets. I believe Hornady lists these. Not the best solution, but workable. If you prefer to purchase your bullets rather than cast them, this may be the way to go.
By the way, reloading dies for .38 Short Colt(heeled bullet), are available through Old West Bullet Moulds. For other(inside lubed) bullets, Lee Precision lists .38 Long/ Short Colt dies.
p.s.: In the October issue of SASS "Cowboy Chronicle", Part 1 of a 2-part series on cartridge-firing converted C & B revolvers(Including .38 Short/Long Colt) is featured. This may be of interest.
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