lagerratrobe
Member
Good morning (at least to those of us in PST timezone),
I think my next affliction is going to revolve (literally) around pocket revolvers in the 32 and 38 S&W caliber. Most likely ones produced from 1905 and later, so very definitely still in the transitional period from black powder to smokeless for some mfgs. Because I'm not a complete glutton for punishment, I'm going to try and avoid the Colt calibers (long and short), for now, and stick with the S&W rounds (not guns).
My goal is to shoot with these at paper and cans and I am not at all interested in using them for personal defense. Given all of this, I would like to respectfully ask you for recommendations and advice regarding reloading for these calibers. The only caveat is that I absolutely do NOT want to reload with BP. Please do not make this thread into a diatribe about the sanctity and purity of "Holy Black".
Suggestions for where to source correct diameter lead bullets, bullet weights that you like, powders that you've used and enjoyed for low-pressure rounds in this caliber, etc - PLEASE SHARE!
Thank you all in advance for sharing your knowledge and best wishes for a happy new year.
I think my next affliction is going to revolve (literally) around pocket revolvers in the 32 and 38 S&W caliber. Most likely ones produced from 1905 and later, so very definitely still in the transitional period from black powder to smokeless for some mfgs. Because I'm not a complete glutton for punishment, I'm going to try and avoid the Colt calibers (long and short), for now, and stick with the S&W rounds (not guns).
My goal is to shoot with these at paper and cans and I am not at all interested in using them for personal defense. Given all of this, I would like to respectfully ask you for recommendations and advice regarding reloading for these calibers. The only caveat is that I absolutely do NOT want to reload with BP. Please do not make this thread into a diatribe about the sanctity and purity of "Holy Black".
Suggestions for where to source correct diameter lead bullets, bullet weights that you like, powders that you've used and enjoyed for low-pressure rounds in this caliber, etc - PLEASE SHARE!
Thank you all in advance for sharing your knowledge and best wishes for a happy new year.