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jdscholer · April 25, 2008, 10:49 PM

Thanks Guys, for the feedback on jacketed bullets in my top break Smith. I can understand the logic of higher pressure caused by forcing a harder bullet into the barrel.
I was thinking that by using light weight bullets, I could keep pressure down and that might be true if I go with lubricated lead.
Also, I am hoping to lower the point of impact by using the "lighter recoil, less bullet time in barrel theory". Any coments?
This little handgun has very good accuracy, but shoots quite high. I don't really care to change the front sight blade, and have had some success with the above hair brained theory.

April 25, 2008, 10:49 PM	#7
jdscholer Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2008 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 1,197	Top Break 38 S&W Reloads Thanks Guys, for the feedback on jacketed bullets in my top break Smith. I can understand the logic of higher pressure caused by forcing a harder bullet into the barrel. I was thinking that by using light weight bullets, I could keep pressure down and that might be true if I go with lubricated lead. Also, I am hoping to lower the point of impact by using the "lighter recoil, less bullet time in barrel theory". Any coments? This little handgun has very good accuracy, but shoots quite high. I don't really care to change the front sight blade, and have had some success with the above hair brained theory.