.38 S&W BULLETS?

[Tusker10mm]

MAy I ask, anyone know who might be putting out .38 S&W bullets in .360 besides Matts Bullets which are twice the price of anything I have found?? Coated is ok as well as lead . THANKS

 

[fxvr5]

here;

https://missouribullet.com/results.php?category=5&secondary=29

 

[Tusker10mm]

here;

https://missouribullet.com/results.php?category=5&secondary=29

Yeah I use them, but their bullets are .361-- Nice but not the same.

 

[fxvr5]

Yeah I use them, but their bullets are .361-- Nice but not the same.

How are they not the same? SAAMI specs call for a .361" bullet for the 38 S&W.

https://saami.org/wp-content/upload...FP-and-R-Approved-2015-12-14-Posting-Copy.pdf

And Matt's bullets are all .361", not .360".

https://www.mattsbullets.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=72

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these guys have some.

http://www.westernbullet.com/3535738caliber.html

 

[Tusker10mm]

How are they not the same? SAAMI specs call for a .361" bullet for the 38 S&W.

https://saami.org/wp-content/upload...FP-and-R-Approved-2015-12-14-Posting-Copy.pdf

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these guys have some.

http://www.westernbullet.com/3535738caliber.html

Older information states .360--- .361 is a tad big for current brass production--

 

[fxvr5]

Older information states .360--- .361 is a tad big for current brass production--

?????? will using a .361 bullet prevent the round from chambering?

 

[DocRock]

Older information states .360--- .361 is a tad big for current brass production--

https://www.grafs.com/catalog/product/productId/10159

 

[fxvr5]

https://www.grafs.com/catalog/product/productId/10159

And Lee will make custom push through bullet size dies if they don't already have one in the diameter people want, so the OP has several options if the .361 bullets are 'not right'.

 

[Walkalong]

Or you could shoot plated 158 Gr SWCs in it like I do, although since the advance of coated bullets, I may switch over. Those would not necessarily need to be over the average .358 .38 Spl bullet.

Or, as posted, you can size the .361 bullets to .360 if it is that critical to you.

 

[edwardware]

Older information states .360--- .361 is a tad big for current brass production--

A Lee push through sizer, usually sourced from fleaBay, and honed out by you to your specification (takes a dollar in emory paper and an electric drill), will do that job quite nicely.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

I have been using both Missouri Bullets and Matt's Bullets. There were others but sadly most closed their doors. ( mostly Missouri Bullets)

 

[.38 Special]

I'd be shocked if .001 made any difference in the brass. I size bullets to fit the gun, which results in some bullets (for the same cartridge) being several thousandths larger than others. I can't say I've ever noticed a difference during seating.

 

[RON in PA]

I have used .358 dia. 148 grain hollow based lead bullets meant for .38 special, but not loaded flush in .38 S&W.

 

[25-5]

Webley MkIII, 1929. I was advised not to load .361 200gr lead bullets. I did.
The bullets were high and right. I slugged the barrel at .357 US. .358 British.
MB .358 158gr were perfect. I tried 3 different factory loads which all were fine and measured .357 or .358.
Enfield No.2 Mk1, 1939. The factory ammo works well, but I do reload the 200gr .361 with fine result.
Each load is measured not dumped.
Both revolvers are fun to shoot.

 

[Tusker10mm]

Yes, but Matts will resize to .360 for you.

 

[Tusker10mm]

NO--- Lee no longer makes the push thru and no longer offers custom services for this operation. They are too busy flaunting their new Lock something press, which I wouldnt have on a bet, if it was free. When they first started, the Blue boys presses require you use THEIR dies-- dont know how long that lasted but I doubt long. Plus they didnt offer dies I at least required at the time. Their loss, I spent my money elsewhere. Lee, like so many others have forgotten where they came from.

 

[Hondo 60]

It's possible any commercial caster can provide you with quality bullets.
Just call 'em or email 'em & ask if they can sell you the proper sized bullets.
The worst they can do is say "no".