Miss Debbie
October 24, 2009, 08:05 AM
Well I cannot find ammo anywhere for both .38Special and .357Mag, I checked locally but cannot find anywhere. I need both range ammo and some defensive ammo any suggestions where I can find ammo?
Did I make a mistake for buying a .357Mag?
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amd6547
October 24, 2009, 08:28 AM
Aim Surplus has S&B 148gn wadcutter 38special fairly cheap.
Try DoubleTap ammo for self defense ammo in both 357mag and 38special.
Try DoubleTap ammo for self defense ammo in both 357mag and 38special.
BlkHawk73
October 24, 2009, 08:57 AM
Perfect time to start reloading.
bestseller92
October 24, 2009, 08:57 AM
http://www.copesdistributing.net/index.php?cPath=45_112
kanook
October 24, 2009, 09:15 AM
Did I make a mistake for buying a .357Mag?
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Well I cannot find ammo anywhere for both .38Special and .357Mag, I checked locally but cannot find anywhere. I need both range ammo and some defensive ammo any suggestions where I can find ammo?No yo did not make a mistake. The reason why you can't find ammo is you purchased one of the more popular handgun calibers out there. That and the fact people have hoarded the ammo due to plolitcal reasons.
Just wait a little while and the ammo will be around again. I will be going to Bass Pro tomorrow and they had some Hornady 357 in lastweek. PM me if you want a box. I would be more then happy to help out a Lady.
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Well I cannot find ammo anywhere for both .38Special and .357Mag, I checked locally but cannot find anywhere. I need both range ammo and some defensive ammo any suggestions where I can find ammo?No yo did not make a mistake. The reason why you can't find ammo is you purchased one of the more popular handgun calibers out there. That and the fact people have hoarded the ammo due to plolitcal reasons.
Just wait a little while and the ammo will be around again. I will be going to Bass Pro tomorrow and they had some Hornady 357 in lastweek. PM me if you want a box. I would be more then happy to help out a Lady.
BlindJustice
October 24, 2009, 09:52 AM
After a summer of not finding much on the shelves here in
S.E. Washington, and Lewiston ID there's some ammo now starting
to show up although since I don't shoot .38 Special/.357 Mag
much I haven't paid attention to those cartridges. I'm a .45 ACp
& .45 Auto RIm. or 9mm Luger shooter mostly.
I've had Ron Reed at
Reeds Ammunition & Research
Oklahoma CIty, OK. do some custom order of
.45 AR and also have a sampling of his .357 Mag ammo.
http://www.reedsammo.com/
go to the online store, Pistol ammunition
looks like the .357 Mag is around $32 or so for the
.357 Mag and the .38 SPecial approx. $21 per 50 rds.
It's all various weights of Hornady XTPs a good HD/SD
JHP choice
Keep looking locally, what part of the country you in?
some .38 SPecial 158 gr. Round NOse Lead loads should be
less than $14 per 50 depends on the brand etc.
Best of luck,
Randall
S.E. Washington, and Lewiston ID there's some ammo now starting
to show up although since I don't shoot .38 Special/.357 Mag
much I haven't paid attention to those cartridges. I'm a .45 ACp
& .45 Auto RIm. or 9mm Luger shooter mostly.
I've had Ron Reed at
Reeds Ammunition & Research
Oklahoma CIty, OK. do some custom order of
.45 AR and also have a sampling of his .357 Mag ammo.
http://www.reedsammo.com/
go to the online store, Pistol ammunition
looks like the .357 Mag is around $32 or so for the
.357 Mag and the .38 SPecial approx. $21 per 50 rds.
It's all various weights of Hornady XTPs a good HD/SD
JHP choice
Keep looking locally, what part of the country you in?
some .38 SPecial 158 gr. Round NOse Lead loads should be
less than $14 per 50 depends on the brand etc.
Best of luck,
Randall
Virginian
October 24, 2009, 10:00 AM
www.cheaperthandirt.com
Cabelas online
BassPro online
etc.
Why pay to ship it to the stores when you can sell all you get over the net?
Cabelas online
BassPro online
etc.
Why pay to ship it to the stores when you can sell all you get over the net?
roaddog28
October 24, 2009, 10:03 AM
Ammunition to Go has Remington Golden Sabers HP 125g for 357s. Probably one of the best rounds for defense.;) Its hard to find practice stuff for in 357. You will have better luck looking for practice 38s.
Good luck,
roaddog28
Good luck,
roaddog28
rd2007
October 24, 2009, 10:08 AM
I have had no problem with .357 and .38+P here, but .38 Special has been an issue until yesterday. I picked up 100 rounds of Remington Shur Shot for $32.99 and hopefully it shoots well. I think it's 130 grain and I'll find out how it is on Monday when I test out the new Hogue grip on my SP101.
BTW, I am currently using Monarch for the .357 rounds. Anything bad about them? They're only $19.99 for a box of 50.
BTW, I am currently using Monarch for the .357 rounds. Anything bad about them? They're only $19.99 for a box of 50.
TEDDY
October 24, 2009, 10:23 AM
I hate it when you dont have at least your state.who can give an answer that makes sense.there may be plenty here but none any where near you.
The YOU is collective.:rolleyes::uhoh:
The YOU is collective.:rolleyes::uhoh:
Guillermo
October 24, 2009, 10:35 AM
all ammo is in short supply
parisite
October 24, 2009, 10:39 AM
I reload and make my own. I have plenty.
Why more people don't do it, I can't figure out??????
Why more people don't do it, I can't figure out??????
Walkalong
October 24, 2009, 10:56 AM
Even reloaders are feeling the pinch.
No, you did not make a mistake. The .357 is a great round and a .357 revolver is very versatile. You can make it go bang with .38 S&W Spl, or .357 ammo.
.38 Spl and .357 is available just about anywhere ammo is sold, under normal circumstances of course.
Ammo to go (http://www.ammunitiontogo.com/catalog1/index.php/cName/pistol-ammo)
Ammoman (http://www.ammoman.com/index.htm)
Ammo will show up, promise. :)
No, you did not make a mistake. The .357 is a great round and a .357 revolver is very versatile. You can make it go bang with .38 S&W Spl, or .357 ammo.
.38 Spl and .357 is available just about anywhere ammo is sold, under normal circumstances of course.
Ammo to go (http://www.ammunitiontogo.com/catalog1/index.php/cName/pistol-ammo)
Ammoman (http://www.ammoman.com/index.htm)
Ammo will show up, promise. :)
content
October 24, 2009, 10:58 AM
Hello friends and neighbors // Definately not a mistake.
Keep looking, I find 357/38 ammo in small and I mean small crossroads gas stations, gun stores/shows, department stores like outdoorworld ,walmart..(find out what days shipments come in). My range usually has some 38 ammo.
Some target ammo is decent SD ammo.
Posting location might help.
What make/model might help also ,snubbie or 6 inch + , 442 or 586...
Around Rockhill S.C. things have eased up some I had 3 types of 357 and 5 types of 38 to choose from last week.
Good luck //IMHO you have just purchased the greatest cal. revolver in the world...content
Keep looking, I find 357/38 ammo in small and I mean small crossroads gas stations, gun stores/shows, department stores like outdoorworld ,walmart..(find out what days shipments come in). My range usually has some 38 ammo.
Some target ammo is decent SD ammo.
Posting location might help.
What make/model might help also ,snubbie or 6 inch + , 442 or 586...
Around Rockhill S.C. things have eased up some I had 3 types of 357 and 5 types of 38 to choose from last week.
Good luck //IMHO you have just purchased the greatest cal. revolver in the world...content
kanook
October 24, 2009, 11:10 AM
You can make it go bang with .38 S&W (in a pinch), Not even close. If you can fit a 38 S&W into a 357 or 38 special chamber you better get it fixed.
Mossberg535
October 24, 2009, 11:54 AM
Did I make a mistake for buying a .357Mag?
Well I cannot find ammo anywhere for both .38Special and .357Mag, I checked locally but cannot find anywhere. I need both range ammo and some defensive ammo any suggestions where I can find ammo? Not at all.
What you did was give yourself a lot of options.
Your 357 Magnum can use 38 specials, 38 +p and 357 magnums.
Instead of having only one type of ammo on the shelves you have three.
Obviously its all similar, but if you'd have bought a 38 special, for instance, youd be limited in what you could use in the gun, so if you saw 357's sitting on the store shelf they wouldnt be an option.
Many times I go into the store for ammo and can only find one of the three. Being able to use all of them in my Ruger 357 means I never leave without something.
You made the right choice :)
Have you considered basic reloading ?
I just started earlier in the year.
http://web77.org/shotgunhunting/wpimages/wpec8a81f7_1b.jpg
Its a lot of fun and really brings down your ammo cost, even with component prices being up a bit.
Well I cannot find ammo anywhere for both .38Special and .357Mag, I checked locally but cannot find anywhere. I need both range ammo and some defensive ammo any suggestions where I can find ammo? Not at all.
What you did was give yourself a lot of options.
Your 357 Magnum can use 38 specials, 38 +p and 357 magnums.
Instead of having only one type of ammo on the shelves you have three.
Obviously its all similar, but if you'd have bought a 38 special, for instance, youd be limited in what you could use in the gun, so if you saw 357's sitting on the store shelf they wouldnt be an option.
Many times I go into the store for ammo and can only find one of the three. Being able to use all of them in my Ruger 357 means I never leave without something.
You made the right choice :)
Have you considered basic reloading ?
I just started earlier in the year.
http://web77.org/shotgunhunting/wpimages/wpec8a81f7_1b.jpg
Its a lot of fun and really brings down your ammo cost, even with component prices being up a bit.
snooperman
October 24, 2009, 01:19 PM
The .357 magnum is one of the best handgun cartridges ever. Do not dispair, hopefully this ammo problem will pass soon. There seems to be more available now in gun shops in my locale. That said, you could do what I have been doing for more than 40 years, start reloading.
Rmac58
October 24, 2009, 03:41 PM
I'll take your weapon off your hands, I have a bunch of ammo.
frankiestoys
October 24, 2009, 04:07 PM
Well I cannot find ammo anywhere for both .38Special and .357Mag, I checked locally but cannot find anywhere. I need both range ammo and some defensive ammo any suggestions where I can find ammo?
What !
Mistake you can't make one buying a 357
try your local range, Gander Mt, Bass pro,Walmart,Cheeper then dirt, Midway USA,
and theres a few more im sure on line Seek and you shall find.
What !
Mistake you can't make one buying a 357
try your local range, Gander Mt, Bass pro,Walmart,Cheeper then dirt, Midway USA,
and theres a few more im sure on line Seek and you shall find.
goon
October 24, 2009, 05:10 PM
I love the .357 and .38 Special - so I'm biased but I still doubt you made a mistake.
I see you only have about 100 posts... are you a new gunower? Either way, you gotta get comfortable ordering online. I generally don't put my credit card info out online b/c I've had family members get that information stolen. But I do make up my "order" online, then just call in my order. I've never had any problems ordering from Midway, Cabelas, or Aim Surplus. Odds are that you'll wind up with better prices online than you would have found locally anyhow.
I'm planning to put in an order to Midway before too long, but right now most of what I want it still shown as out of stock until about the end of the month.
FWIW, my preferred .357 defense load in a smallish gun is the Speer 135 grain JHP load for short barrels. I also have some 158 grain stuff around, mostly Magtech but that's mainly just for woods carry - those loads make an SP-101 roar!
Also, the .38 Special is an easy cartridge to reload and pretty cheap for a centerfire.
As someone else stated, if you put you tell us where you are maybe someone local can help you out.
http://www.midwayusa.com/browse/BrowseProducts.aspx?pageNum=2&tabId=3&categoryId=7509&categoryString=653***691***&sortBy=RetailPrice asc
http://www.aimsurplus.com/acatalog/Sellier___Bellot_.38_Special_148grn_Wad_Cutter.html
Another option - post your situation/needs in the classifieds on here. You'd be surpised what someone might have sitting around in the bottom of the gun cabinet not doing them any good. And maybe check into what this guy has. 120 rounds for $25 or so... the best I've found on any .38 Special locally is about $18 for 50 with Magtech 158 grain LRN's.
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=482470
I see you only have about 100 posts... are you a new gunower? Either way, you gotta get comfortable ordering online. I generally don't put my credit card info out online b/c I've had family members get that information stolen. But I do make up my "order" online, then just call in my order. I've never had any problems ordering from Midway, Cabelas, or Aim Surplus. Odds are that you'll wind up with better prices online than you would have found locally anyhow.
I'm planning to put in an order to Midway before too long, but right now most of what I want it still shown as out of stock until about the end of the month.
FWIW, my preferred .357 defense load in a smallish gun is the Speer 135 grain JHP load for short barrels. I also have some 158 grain stuff around, mostly Magtech but that's mainly just for woods carry - those loads make an SP-101 roar!
Also, the .38 Special is an easy cartridge to reload and pretty cheap for a centerfire.
As someone else stated, if you put you tell us where you are maybe someone local can help you out.
http://www.midwayusa.com/browse/BrowseProducts.aspx?pageNum=2&tabId=3&categoryId=7509&categoryString=653***691***&sortBy=RetailPrice asc
http://www.aimsurplus.com/acatalog/Sellier___Bellot_.38_Special_148grn_Wad_Cutter.html
Another option - post your situation/needs in the classifieds on here. You'd be surpised what someone might have sitting around in the bottom of the gun cabinet not doing them any good. And maybe check into what this guy has. 120 rounds for $25 or so... the best I've found on any .38 Special locally is about $18 for 50 with Magtech 158 grain LRN's.
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=482470
wvshooter
October 24, 2009, 06:32 PM
They don't call the .357 a man stopper for nothing. It is at the top of the heap for self defense. The ammo is out there. Keep looking.
About reloading. All you need is a small corner in one of the rooms and you're in business. Sure there is some investment in equipment but anyone can reload their own ammo if they are careful. It's a lot more fun than depending on other people. Also, you can load the ammo just the way you want it. Hot for self defense rounds and easier stuff for the range. You might find yourself with a couple thousand rounds on hand.
About reloading. All you need is a small corner in one of the rooms and you're in business. Sure there is some investment in equipment but anyone can reload their own ammo if they are careful. It's a lot more fun than depending on other people. Also, you can load the ammo just the way you want it. Hot for self defense rounds and easier stuff for the range. You might find yourself with a couple thousand rounds on hand.
Walkalong
October 24, 2009, 07:29 PM
You can make it go bang with .38 S&W (in a pinch),
Not even close.
Your right. Brain fart on my part. :o
I'll fix it. It never pays to post in haste.
Not even close.
Your right. Brain fart on my part. :o
I'll fix it. It never pays to post in haste.
6_gunner
October 24, 2009, 07:34 PM
Did you check the small, privately-owned gun stores?
Walmart and Dunhams have been dry as a bone in my town, but the mom-and-pop's stores have been able to stay pretty well-stocked.
I certainly wouldn't argue against reloading, though. Been meaning to get into that myself.
Walmart and Dunhams have been dry as a bone in my town, but the mom-and-pop's stores have been able to stay pretty well-stocked.
I certainly wouldn't argue against reloading, though. Been meaning to get into that myself.
tju1973
October 24, 2009, 08:18 PM
our local Wally Worlds are empty, but the Academy (next door to a Wal Mart) always has .38 an .357-- usually Monarch or WWB, but they do have it...
Publius1688
October 24, 2009, 11:29 PM
online, online, online.
I've given up on running around to the big box stores for ammo. Cheaperthandirt.com, midway.com, ammotogo.com, etc are stocked with at least either .357, .38special, or .38 +P, all of which you can shoot. With shipping, the price is about the same.
This winter, spend some time setting yourself up a handloading bench. But first, do your reading. The Hornady book on reloading is the best.
I've given up on running around to the big box stores for ammo. Cheaperthandirt.com, midway.com, ammotogo.com, etc are stocked with at least either .357, .38special, or .38 +P, all of which you can shoot. With shipping, the price is about the same.
This winter, spend some time setting yourself up a handloading bench. But first, do your reading. The Hornady book on reloading is the best.
christcorp
October 25, 2009, 02:27 AM
Not sure if it was suggested, but go to ammoengine: http://www.ammoengine.com/find/index?last_firearm_id=handgun&last_caliber_id=357_Magnum&firearm_id=handgun&caliber_id=32_ACP&search%5Bsort%5D=1&search%5Bgroup%5D=0 Put in the caliber, and it will show you the major online outlets with availability. Pretty accurate. To help out, here is the link for 38 spl and 357 magnum. I already searched it. Just click on it.
38 special
http://www.ammoengine.com/find/ammo/.38_Special
357 magnum
http://www.ammoengine.com/find/ammo/.357_Magnum
38 special
http://www.ammoengine.com/find/ammo/.38_Special
357 magnum
http://www.ammoengine.com/find/ammo/.357_Magnum
jakk280rem
October 25, 2009, 03:14 AM
Did I make a mistake for buying a .357Mag?
no. have patience. when you do find some ammo, and that hammer falls, you'll know that you didn't make a mistake.
no. have patience. when you do find some ammo, and that hammer falls, you'll know that you didn't make a mistake.
S&W-Keeper
October 25, 2009, 09:20 AM
No you did not make a mistake. Ammo will come back. I see so much 9mm,.40s&w,and bulk .22, that I do not even buy it anymore.I am also beginning to see .45acp. The .357, and .38sp will come back.
BlindJustice
October 25, 2009, 11:23 PM
Uh, the availaility of .38 SPecial and/or .357 Magnum will come back.
FYI for Miss Debbie - Both cartridges are very much alive and well
.38 SPecial has been around since about 1899 and was the standard
chambering in police revolvers for much of the 20th century. The .357
magnum was created in 1935. It was created in 1935 with the improvemennt of smokeless gun powder. In order to ensure the strengthened case
( Webbing in the interior at the base where the pimer is, the .357 Magnum
case is 1/8" longer. It was commonly known as the most powerful handgun
cartridge in the world for the next 20 years until the advent of
the .44 Magnum. NOte: the .38 SPecial max pressure is 17,000 PSI
and .38 SPecial is 19000 PSI. The .357 Magnum is 35000 PSI or higher
to give you some reference points. SO firing the .38 Special will be great
for practice due to less recoil howver in the chambers of the cylinder
there can be a buildup of residue with the 1/8 shorter cases so a user
should use the cleaning bruch to give the cylinder a good regular cleaning
after shooting either .38 Special or .357 Magnum.
Hope you have taken some basic courses and have a range to
practice at once you find some ammunition for your - I assume - revolver.
Randall
FYI for Miss Debbie - Both cartridges are very much alive and well
.38 SPecial has been around since about 1899 and was the standard
chambering in police revolvers for much of the 20th century. The .357
magnum was created in 1935. It was created in 1935 with the improvemennt of smokeless gun powder. In order to ensure the strengthened case
( Webbing in the interior at the base where the pimer is, the .357 Magnum
case is 1/8" longer. It was commonly known as the most powerful handgun
cartridge in the world for the next 20 years until the advent of
the .44 Magnum. NOte: the .38 SPecial max pressure is 17,000 PSI
and .38 SPecial is 19000 PSI. The .357 Magnum is 35000 PSI or higher
to give you some reference points. SO firing the .38 Special will be great
for practice due to less recoil howver in the chambers of the cylinder
there can be a buildup of residue with the 1/8 shorter cases so a user
should use the cleaning bruch to give the cylinder a good regular cleaning
after shooting either .38 Special or .357 Magnum.
Hope you have taken some basic courses and have a range to
practice at once you find some ammunition for your - I assume - revolver.
Randall
goon
October 25, 2009, 11:55 PM
Point being though... until you can find ammo at the local wal-mart again, you're still not out of luck. Buying online is not at all difficult and its just as easy to find what you want, then pick up the phone and call your order in. I'm just about certain that I could have as much .357 and .38 ammo as I could afford sitting at my door before Friday afternoon with just ten minutes at Midway's site.
You might also want to check out www.cabelas.com . I have ordered so much stuff from them over the years and I've never had even the slightest reason to complain.
Keep us posted.
You might also want to check out www.cabelas.com . I have ordered so much stuff from them over the years and I've never had even the slightest reason to complain.
Keep us posted.
BlindJustice
October 26, 2009, 01:09 AM
Good point Goon, I ordered 4 boxes of 50 rds each from Double Tap on
monday at 8"30 AM Pacific standard Time - DOuble Tap is located near
Salt Lake CIty Utah. I fot the order Wednesday afternoon and didn't pay for
any express order.
As I stated in my previous post .38 SPecial / .357 Mag revolvers
as well as some lever action carbines are probably among the most plentiful
number of platforms for any one kind of ammo in the USA so choosing a
handgun for this chambering of a most popular cartrdge(s) is not a
mistake but perhaps just not knowing where to look for a new gun buyer
lots of options but no response from the original poster
??? of course we're assuming the poster was in the USA?
Randall
monday at 8"30 AM Pacific standard Time - DOuble Tap is located near
Salt Lake CIty Utah. I fot the order Wednesday afternoon and didn't pay for
any express order.
As I stated in my previous post .38 SPecial / .357 Mag revolvers
as well as some lever action carbines are probably among the most plentiful
number of platforms for any one kind of ammo in the USA so choosing a
handgun for this chambering of a most popular cartrdge(s) is not a
mistake but perhaps just not knowing where to look for a new gun buyer
lots of options but no response from the original poster
??? of course we're assuming the poster was in the USA?
Randall
KJS
October 26, 2009, 01:55 AM
I reload and make my own. I have plenty.
Why more people don't do it, I can't figure out??????
Handloading is something that an online friend of mine suggested some time ago. He loves handloading and owns 20 guns.
While I like the concept of saving money by "rolling my own," I've seen pics of why gun makers all warn you not to. Like me, their lawyers have all seen pics of things like a GP-100 & .44 Mag Blackhawk blown apart by accidentally using too much powder.
Keep in mind that both examples I've seen pics of were accidents. They were not some moron trying to make some ultra-hot load that he thought would be real macho to fire. And each of these guys managed to destroy some heavy-duty Ruger revolvers that nobody could possibly describe as wimpy. Both of those guns are built like a tank.
Why more people don't do it, I can't figure out??????
Handloading is something that an online friend of mine suggested some time ago. He loves handloading and owns 20 guns.
While I like the concept of saving money by "rolling my own," I've seen pics of why gun makers all warn you not to. Like me, their lawyers have all seen pics of things like a GP-100 & .44 Mag Blackhawk blown apart by accidentally using too much powder.
Keep in mind that both examples I've seen pics of were accidents. They were not some moron trying to make some ultra-hot load that he thought would be real macho to fire. And each of these guys managed to destroy some heavy-duty Ruger revolvers that nobody could possibly describe as wimpy. Both of those guns are built like a tank.
Elvishead
October 26, 2009, 02:36 AM
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vanagon40
October 26, 2009, 10:46 AM
+1 on ammoengine
Last month, using ammoengine, I was able to find .357 at Graf & Sons for $17.99 for a box of 50.
CCI AMMO 357 MAG 158gr BLAZER JHP
Aluminum case so not reloadable, but a decent price for hard to find.
Also, buying online, the shipping is often no more than (or less than) the price of sales tax if purchased locally. (I know, at least in Indiana, I am required to pay the sales tax when I file my state income tax return.)
Last month, using ammoengine, I was able to find .357 at Graf & Sons for $17.99 for a box of 50.
CCI AMMO 357 MAG 158gr BLAZER JHP
Aluminum case so not reloadable, but a decent price for hard to find.
Also, buying online, the shipping is often no more than (or less than) the price of sales tax if purchased locally. (I know, at least in Indiana, I am required to pay the sales tax when I file my state income tax return.)
MCgunner
October 26, 2009, 11:25 AM
Reloading is a hobby unto itself and is a complicated hobby to learn. Not that it can't be done, if I do it, anyone can, just that it takes time and effort neither of which many folks have or want to provide. I've reloaded all my life, don't know any other way. Hell, I can't afford factory ammo, anyway, as much as I've shot in the past.
The pinch for me lately is primers, but I've got about 1500 small pistol. Down to about 250 large pistol. There is a waiting list on 'em, but they're not impossible to get. Price has more than doubled, though. I cast my own bullets. Powder doesn't seem to be too short, but cases are if you need cases.
The pinch for me lately is primers, but I've got about 1500 small pistol. Down to about 250 large pistol. There is a waiting list on 'em, but they're not impossible to get. Price has more than doubled, though. I cast my own bullets. Powder doesn't seem to be too short, but cases are if you need cases.
doc540
October 26, 2009, 11:34 AM
No, you did not make a mistake.
The prize goes to the vigilant.
A daily search will turn up ammo.
I have a good source for range ammo, but since it's in limited supply I'm reluctant to reveal it on a public forum.
Check your pm's.
and good luck
The prize goes to the vigilant.
A daily search will turn up ammo.
I have a good source for range ammo, but since it's in limited supply I'm reluctant to reveal it on a public forum.
Check your pm's.
and good luck
kanook
October 26, 2009, 01:44 PM
I have a good source for range ammo, but since it's in limited supply I'm reluctant to reveal it on a public forum.
Check your pm's.
Talk about helping out your fellow shooters. I only buy what I need (powder and primers when I can find it. I am down to 1/2 lb of powder now.) and I tell anybody who asks where to find ammo if I am aware of it. Public forum or not. Guess I should just keep my mouth shut.
Check your pm's.
Talk about helping out your fellow shooters. I only buy what I need (powder and primers when I can find it. I am down to 1/2 lb of powder now.) and I tell anybody who asks where to find ammo if I am aware of it. Public forum or not. Guess I should just keep my mouth shut.
ironvic
October 27, 2009, 01:57 AM
The .38/.357 ammo used to be ubiquitious on the shop shelves. The stuff I've seen at the stores lately has been uber-expensive and getting scarce. One of my favorite pastimes is reloading for .38 and .357 Magnum. If it wasn't for that, I'd have to slide my favorite revolver to the back of the safe and bring out the 9mm more often. That said, though, even primers for reloading can get scarce at times. 9mm availability is still pretty good and cheap in FMJ persuasion, so I have an ex-police 9mm Sig P-226 which I use when I want to save the .38s. It was cheap, well cared for and is actually a fun gun to shoot. Wheel guns make you spoiled by their accuracy, but the Sig does not disappoint. In any event, here's hoping .38 caliber ammo becomes more available, and at decent prices.
Although I tend to favor buying from brick and mortars, I would definitely consider online purchasing if it comes to it. Anything to keep my wheelguns running! And, you definitely did not make a mistake. I consider the .38/.357 to be tops in all respects and thoroughly enjoy shooting them.
Although I tend to favor buying from brick and mortars, I would definitely consider online purchasing if it comes to it. Anything to keep my wheelguns running! And, you definitely did not make a mistake. I consider the .38/.357 to be tops in all respects and thoroughly enjoy shooting them.
10X
October 27, 2009, 10:58 AM
I just bought some 357 at Dick's locally. The had at least 20 boxes there as well as 38 in equal quantity. I think the ammo supply is becoming more plentiful.
When a friend needed some 357 for a new gun we found some at a local gun show from individuals. That is also an option.
When a friend needed some 357 for a new gun we found some at a local gun show from individuals. That is also an option.
KBintheSLC
October 27, 2009, 12:39 PM
I reload and make my own. I have plenty.
This is probably the same guy that bought out every last box of small pistol primers the gun shop had in stock.
This is probably the same guy that bought out every last box of small pistol primers the gun shop had in stock.
wnycollector
October 27, 2009, 01:09 PM
Miss Debbie save all of your empty cases and send them to http://mastercast.net/amo.htm
With case exchange you can get .38 158gr SWC for $7.90/50, .357 158gr HP for $9.94/50. Or if you buy empty cases like these of GB http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=144299467 http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=144432324
just have them shipped directly to mastercast for reloading and save some $$$!
With case exchange you can get .38 158gr SWC for $7.90/50, .357 158gr HP for $9.94/50. Or if you buy empty cases like these of GB http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=144299467 http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=144432324
just have them shipped directly to mastercast for reloading and save some $$$!
ChlorineTrifluoride
October 27, 2009, 04:38 PM
I have had pretty good luck restocking my ammo by just asking the people in Walmart when they get their shipments in, and showing up on those days. It is kind of a pain, but ammo is just hard in general right now.
Its been said already, but no, you didn't make a mistake at all. A .357 is a fine, very versatile choice.
Its been said already, but no, you didn't make a mistake at all. A .357 is a fine, very versatile choice.
friscolatchi
October 28, 2009, 04:27 AM
Try www.mastercast.net. for reman and new ammo. I have not purchased from them as yet but intend to. Save your brass for exchange. BTW, 357/38 is a great manageable load and I really enjoy shooting the 38 wad cutters in my M&P340 and Model 19 4", topping it off with 357's. Good luck
22-rimfire
October 28, 2009, 07:54 PM
Smaller gun shops have ammunition in my area. If you're depending on Walmart for you ammo, you may continue to have some problems finding ammo.
kmrcstintn
October 28, 2009, 10:45 PM
try the mom-n-pop shops in yer area; you'll have to pay a bit more, but at least you'll have something to shoot-n-stash for later on when you want ammo and can't find it; agree with the suggestion on mastercast reloads; shot it in several calibers (.38 spl, .38 spl +p, .357 mag, .44 spl, .44 mag, .45 colt) and hoarded a bit in each caliber for future usage
anewconvert
October 28, 2009, 11:47 PM
Georgia arms has 38spl in 1000 and 500 rnds cans for $.21 a rnd plus shipping. I got 1000 rnds for $233 shipped and it was at my door in 1.5weeks. Find defensive ammo online is really easy as well.
BC
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EOC_Jason
October 29, 2009, 10:35 AM
Most gun ranges have .38 & .357 in stock, you might pay a little of a premium for them though. But as others have suggested, ordering online might be the way to go. Even places on backorder if you place your order you get first come first serve priority.
A little OT now...
Last time I was at the range, I saw someone shooting .38's and just throwing his brass on the ground! I asked him if he wasn't going to keep them would he mind giving them to me since I reload. He said 'sure'... :)
Another time when I was throwing some .22 brass in the bin I saw a bunch of .38's laying on top. I asked the owner if I pick out the .38's and pay him for them, would he mind? He said, "go right ahead..." :) For 4 cents each I'll sift through a bin of brass for a few minutes. :)
.38 & .357 have to be the easiest rounds to reload, and are an excellent cartridge to learn with.
A little OT now...
Last time I was at the range, I saw someone shooting .38's and just throwing his brass on the ground! I asked him if he wasn't going to keep them would he mind giving them to me since I reload. He said 'sure'... :)
Another time when I was throwing some .22 brass in the bin I saw a bunch of .38's laying on top. I asked the owner if I pick out the .38's and pay him for them, would he mind? He said, "go right ahead..." :) For 4 cents each I'll sift through a bin of brass for a few minutes. :)
.38 & .357 have to be the easiest rounds to reload, and are an excellent cartridge to learn with.
foghornl
October 29, 2009, 11:47 AM
Mistake in buying a .357mag?
One word answer: No.
.357Mag is probably the most versatile revolver & cartridge combo around...From very very mild "rodent flatulence" .38Spl target or cowboy action loads, all the way up to just short of thermo-nuclear-level .357Mag ammo, and anything in between.
ANY ammo is a bit scarce and pricier than it should be right now, but that trend is reversing...more becoming availabe, and priceing is down a tiny fractional bit.
One word answer: No.
.357Mag is probably the most versatile revolver & cartridge combo around...From very very mild "rodent flatulence" .38Spl target or cowboy action loads, all the way up to just short of thermo-nuclear-level .357Mag ammo, and anything in between.
ANY ammo is a bit scarce and pricier than it should be right now, but that trend is reversing...more becoming availabe, and priceing is down a tiny fractional bit.
ilbob
October 29, 2009, 11:55 AM
A 357 revolver is probably the most flexible and useful general purpose handgun you can get.
In a 4" barrel it is small enough in a pinch to be a CC piece.
You can shoot everything from 38 special 148 gr wadcutter target loads that have about as much recoil as a typical 22LR, to hunting cartridges suitable for most game under deer size.
Its a reliable self defense firearm, and is often accurate enough to be a target gun as well.
In a 4" barrel it is small enough in a pinch to be a CC piece.
You can shoot everything from 38 special 148 gr wadcutter target loads that have about as much recoil as a typical 22LR, to hunting cartridges suitable for most game under deer size.
Its a reliable self defense firearm, and is often accurate enough to be a target gun as well.
V1ROT8
October 29, 2009, 12:55 PM
The local WalMart seems to have 38 Special and 38 Special +P in stock on a fairly regular basis. In fact picked up 4 boxes of Winchester 38 Special+P JHP this morning. $18 for 50. I would have never considered the Ruger LCR had it not been for lack of 380 ammo for my LCP. Keep the faith but just do not over pay.
V1ROT8
October 29, 2009, 12:58 PM
My Ruger SP-101 357 Magnum is a joy to shoot and to feel good about having next to me or my wife in the home. Ruger quality is exceptional.
rd2007
November 1, 2009, 05:55 PM
Since there seems to be quite a few .357 Magnum experts in here, I'll ask this here and hopefully get an answer.
What do you think of the Hornady LEVERevolution .357 Magnum rounds? 1440 fps and 644 ft-lbs of energy is not something I would want to be on the receiving end of and I love the visual they give when you're looking at the barrel..
https://www.hornady.com/shop/?ps_session=aee149afe4b614eb8345777e238b7c69&page=shop%2Fbrowse&category_id=60c538f7b741f0a880b7fb27021cd85e
What do you think of the Hornady LEVERevolution .357 Magnum rounds? 1440 fps and 644 ft-lbs of energy is not something I would want to be on the receiving end of and I love the visual they give when you're looking at the barrel..
https://www.hornady.com/shop/?ps_session=aee149afe4b614eb8345777e238b7c69&page=shop%2Fbrowse&category_id=60c538f7b741f0a880b7fb27021cd85e
KJS
November 1, 2009, 06:24 PM
^that Hornady link doesn't seem to work, unfortunately. Those are the ones I always see advertised in gun magazines with the red tip, right?
rd2007
November 1, 2009, 06:51 PM
yeah, that's the ones. I kinda thought that link might not work and is probably specific to only my current session there. If you go to http://www.hornady.com/ then select ammunition, then handgun, then drop down to .357 Magnum, it's the third one. They caught my eye in magazines too and were the only higher end round I could find in the area. Everything else is Monarch or some Winchester range rounds.
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