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LesBaer1911 · March 31, 2011, 03:38 AM

I have never loaded 38 Specials, I mostly load 9mm and 45 ACP on a Dillon XL650, I would like to start as I have about 800 rounds of brass and I shoot a small J frame revolver. I would need to purchase the proper dies and everything for the Dillon and would like to shoot a comfortable load for fun. I use this gun in the winter as on of my S.D. guns as it is easy to use a pocket holster. I was looking through the Lyman 49th edition reloading manual and see the bullets you are talking about. They have a large selection about the hard cast loads from 90 to 170 gains. I am looking for a comfortable load and will not be shooting any long distance (12 to 24 feet) because I only have the 2 inch J frame. Where is a good place to purchase the cast bullets.
I realize this is an old thread but I thought I could get some informatiion.
Thanks
Bob

March 31, 2011, 03:38 AM	#11
LesBaer1911 Junior Member Join Date: March 31, 2011 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 11	I have never loaded 38 Specials, I mostly load 9mm and 45 ACP on a Dillon XL650, I would like to start as I have about 800 rounds of brass and I shoot a small J frame revolver. I would need to purchase the proper dies and everything for the Dillon and would like to shoot a comfortable load for fun. I use this gun in the winter as on of my S.D. guns as it is easy to use a pocket holster. I was looking through the Lyman 49th edition reloading manual and see the bullets you are talking about. They have a large selection about the hard cast loads from 90 to 170 gains. I am looking for a comfortable load and will not be shooting any long distance (12 to 24 feet) because I only have the 2 inch J frame. Where is a good place to purchase the cast bullets. I realize this is an old thread but I thought I could get some informatiion. Thanks Bob