Reloading .357

To make a long story short, buy a reloading manual (you'll need one anyway) and read the part before actual data starts. This will give you the basics, then come back and ask for clarifications or more technical stuff maybe not coveered in the manual.
 
Hello,

Welcome to reloading. First, get a couple of good reloading manuals and read them. When you think you know everything, read them again.

In general terms, .38 spl and .357 magnum can use the same bullet weights. The bullet diameter .357 for both calibres; however, the case length is different. All revolvers manufactured to use .357 Magnum ammunition can be safely loaded and fired with .38 Special ammunition. The reverse, is not true. You cannot use .357 Magnum ammunition in a .38 Spl revolver.

I would never be without a reloading scale. They are mostly used to weigh your power charge and/or verify the thrown charge of a powder dispenser. It is pointless weighing complete cartridges - this will tell you nothing as the variable weights of the components will be greater than most powder charges . As to whether or not you use a scale it is up to you - you may prefer to use a powder dipper that has been calibrated specifically for the load that you had in mind. These are not my preference

Good luck

FirstHussar said:
Hi everyone

I am about to endevour to try my hand at reloading. I have just bought a LEE press, and know absolutely nothing about the reloading process, so I have a couple of questions about it. I'm sure there are many experts out there, so hopefully you won't mind fielding a few questions from a newbie. First, is it just standard .38 sp bullets I need to buy? I notice that they come in different grains. Is this just the depth of the projectile in the casing? Second, is it an absolute necessity to have a scale? Is this just to weigh the completed rounds?

Thanks for any answers you can give me.
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