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BillCA · January 14, 2007, 11:12 PM

Maybe I'm out of touch about this.

My Speer reloading manual shows the .38 S&W using the same projectiles as the .38 Special -- lead bullets sized .358" and jacketed bullets sized to .357".
Test firing was done in an S&W Model 33 with a 4" barrel.

Speer cautions that due to the low powder volume, jacketed bullets heavier than 125gr are not recommended. If you use the 148gr bevel-base wadcutter, it needs to be seated with the top grease groove exposed instead of flush (or nearly flush) with the case mouth.

January 14, 2007, 11:12 PM	#3
BillCA Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 2004 Location: Silicon Valley, Ca Posts: 7,117	Maybe I'm out of touch about this. My Speer reloading manual shows the .38 S&W using the same projectiles as the .38 Special -- lead bullets sized .358" and jacketed bullets sized to .357". Test firing was done in an S&W Model 33 with a 4" barrel. Speer cautions that due to the low powder volume, jacketed bullets heavier than 125gr are not recommended. If you use the 148gr bevel-base wadcutter, it needs to be seated with the top grease groove exposed instead of flush (or nearly flush) with the case mouth. __________________ BillCA in CA (Unfortunately)