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April 10, 2009, 06:26 AM | #1 |
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Need a .38 load for a cartridge conversion
Howdy. Could someone please recommend a .38 Colt/Special factory load that will work in a Uberti .36 Remington with a Kirst "Konverter"? I know I need either a heeled bullet or a hollow base bullet. I found this .38 Colt load but the bullet is a bit heavy:
http://www.riverjunction.com/catalog...mmunition.html Is this the only load available? Last edited by Indian Outlaw; April 10, 2009 at 06:51 AM. |
April 10, 2009, 07:14 AM | #2 |
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I've been shooting a full case of blackpowder 29.5 grains, with a 125 grain, 44 cal. round ball seated in the case, then compressed/crimped- in my 44 Colt conversion.
You could do the same with the 38 Spl. using .375 round balls. the round balls are about 50% cheaper than buying conicals- and they will expand to catch the rifling. |
April 10, 2009, 08:29 AM | #3 |
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Unfortunately, I don't have the means to handload.
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April 10, 2009, 07:18 PM | #4 |
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Wow. River Junction dropped that round only hours after I made my post!
I found what I need however: http://gadcustomcartridges.com/ They have both a .38 Kirst and a .38 Long Colt with a heeled bullet. |
April 11, 2009, 02:41 PM | #5 |
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that site has some great deals on ammo- 50 shots for $13, that's cheaper than store bought ammo. Great deal.
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