Shivahasagun
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I've been hand loading new .357 mag brass for my new Colt King Cobra 3 inch using 158 gr XTP's.
I'm running low on .38 spl practice ammo and need to decide what brass and lead bullets to load and reload.
I'm weighing the pros and cons of each choice.
1. Load .357 mag loads with jacketed bullets and practice .38 pressure loads with lead bullets in .357 brass. (I'd buy more .357 brass)
2. Reload my .38 spl. Remington +P brass with lead bullets for practice. (Probably 158 gr)
3. Buy new .38 spl. Short brass and load & reload it with lead bullets for practice. (135-158 gr)
The .38 spl Short attracts me because it ejects so easily, takes up less space in a bag, and is easier to tell from .357 when separating cases. (Range bucket and / or case tumbler)
I'm not sure how well .38 spl. Short works from speed loaders. I'm waiting on my 5-Star brand speed loaders.
Any advice?
I'm running low on .38 spl practice ammo and need to decide what brass and lead bullets to load and reload.
I'm weighing the pros and cons of each choice.
1. Load .357 mag loads with jacketed bullets and practice .38 pressure loads with lead bullets in .357 brass. (I'd buy more .357 brass)
2. Reload my .38 spl. Remington +P brass with lead bullets for practice. (Probably 158 gr)
3. Buy new .38 spl. Short brass and load & reload it with lead bullets for practice. (135-158 gr)
The .38 spl Short attracts me because it ejects so easily, takes up less space in a bag, and is easier to tell from .357 when separating cases. (Range bucket and / or case tumbler)
I'm not sure how well .38 spl. Short works from speed loaders. I'm waiting on my 5-Star brand speed loaders.
Any advice?