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Old April 5, 2007, 07:03 PM   #1
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.38 spl full wadcutter for S&W 52-2

I have two versions of .38 spl Double Ended Wadcutter bullets
148 Hard Cast Lead - two lube rings wax filled ( They are "Zero" brand )
One is full flat on the business end
and
The other has a "Little Bump" in the center

I intend to put them over 2.5 of CLAYS

Question is:

Do I seat them exactly to the mouth of the case...
.005 -.010 below...or
.005-.010 above the rim.

I will taper crimp them just back to sizing diameter of course

These will be used mostly in the 52-2...but shouldnt they be just fine in a J frame 2" revolver as well ?

I know its taper crimp instead of the traditional roll crimp for revolvers
but.................
What do you all think??
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Old April 5, 2007, 07:09 PM   #2
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I load Speer HBWC for my M52 and seat them as near flush as possible, then roll crimp. MY gun depends on that roll crimp for reliable feeding, a taper crimp lets cartridges "stub" against the ramp.
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Old April 5, 2007, 08:23 PM   #3
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Seat flush, and ENJOY!
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