I got my transfer and picked a new-to-me S&W Model 52 (Smith & Wesson Model 52 / 38 Master) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smith_%26_Wesson_Model_52. Now looking to feed it with .38 Special Wadcutter ammo. I didn't realize that the ammo for that target pistol would be rare. Where can I find .38 SPECIAL WADCUTTER target ammo? Thanks Gun Nutz.
.38 special wadcutter
- Thread starter skitzy
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I have zero experience with this outfit... It was all I could find though. You would benefit a lot from reloading yourself. Both on account of cost and function of your gun.
htt ps://oleysarmoury.com/federal-premium-38-spl-148gr-lead-wadcutter-match/?utm_source=ammobin.ca&utm_medium=ammobin.ca
htt ps://oleysarmoury.com/federal-premium-38-spl-148gr-lead-wadcutter-match/?utm_source=ammobin.ca&utm_medium=ammobin.ca
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Oley’s is good s**t. I’ve bought a bunch of guns from them. Although I do suspect some of their “used” ammo is other people’s reloads from estates and whatnot. OP you may have to make the drive up there. I was lucky enough to have a buddy make a drive past there and pick me up a box of the wadcutters. It pops up here and there, SFRC had some around Christmas that didn’t last long. I have a Model 52 as well and a PPC revolver and I pick up whatever wadcutter ammo I can find just to use as an example for when I start load development for them. .38 wadcutters are definitely something you’ll eventually have to load for.
Just buy a Lee Loader kit in .38 Spl and reload your own. It's easy, low tech and precise. $58 at Tenda for the Loader. Bullseye powder is $58 for a pound. The powder load is tiny, 2.8 grains, so get a decent scale. The Frankford Arsenal DS-750 at $60 is fine. 148 grain HBWC bullets (Hornady, lead) are $20 for 100 at Budget Shooter Supply, or Campro plated are $120 for 1,000. You don't need a press to make this ammo.
