Budget 38special and 357mag load

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I just bought a S&W 686 and I just want to know the cheapest load that I can make for both 38 and 357.
I will mainly be using this for plinking and not for any kind of competition.
Pls. let me know...thanks.
 
onthefly555 said:
I just bought a S&W 686 and I just want to know the cheapest load that I can make for both 38 and 357.
I will mainly be using this for plinking and not for any kind of competition.
Pls. let me know...thanks.
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.38 Spl case, 158gr cast lead alloy (FN, RN, SWC, SWCHP), WW 231 (4.0-4.6gr)

You can load a 148gr WC with even less WW 231 (about 2.7-3.0 gr), but it's much less versatile (IMO).
 
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Why not? said:
Get a pound of Bullseye, a bag of 000 buckshot, a thousand small pistol primers, and go directly to your loading bench. :)

Ted
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Hi Ted
I am not trying to hijack this thread but I am just getting into reloading myself. Why the bag of 000 buck shot? I am i correct in assuming this is for casting? :confused: I have never heard of this before. Can you use any size buck shot for casting?

Thank you for this insightful information. I will be using it my self to reload my .38spl.
 
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OP, contact Ben Hunchak for a box of cast bullets and go from there. I load light .44 Mag loads for $0.20/round with Ben's bullets and you should be able to do it for around 50-60% of that price in .38/.357.

Mark
 
Just for your figurin', 500-.358" 158gr.fp pb go for $40 plus shipping (no Tax) so that works out to..... let's see.... gotta get my calculator........I was never good at cypherin'.....
 
I cast and have figured I am casting my 358 bullets for about 1.5 cents/bullet. Someone gave me some Win 231, so I figure I can shoot the 38 cheaper than my 22 right now.
 
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