Hollow Base Wad Cutters

[Tudenom]

Hi Guys

I'm looking into info on reloading a Smith & Wesson Victory in 38S&W. I'm thinking a hollow based bullet would be the best so it will expand up to fill the 360 diameter barrel, but I can only find cast wad cutter bullets with a hollow base.

I'm not familiar with wad cutter bullets, what are the pro's and cons?

This handgun will only be used to puch paper at close range.

Thanks folks!

 

[brnolvr]

Problem is the 148 grain hollow base wadcutter is longer or is as long as the 38 S&W case.

May work if you only partially seat them but all loaded rounds I have ever seen has the bullet flush with the case mouth.

 

[tiriaq]

The bullet doesn't have to be seated flush with the mouth of the case, as is common practice with .38 Special. Years ago I had a .38 S&W Colt Police Positive, and loaded may rounds with the bullet seated for normal oal. Shot just fine.

 

[Pete04]

Cast Boolits is having a group buy for .38/200 bullet mold. Which I believe would be the proper bullet in Dia. & Gr for the Enfield/Webley and the S&W. Even if you don't cast yourself, if you have the mold, chances are you can get someone to do it for you.