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Old Yesterday, 10:51 PM   #1
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38 vs 38+p brass

Is there a difference between 38 spl and 38+p brass? I'm just asking about the brass. They seem to be the same length, is there another difference? Wall thickness? Pressure rating? Etc?
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Old Yesterday, 10:55 PM   #2
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No, not anymore.
Years ago in the 70's, when the +P standards first came out, +P brass was thicker, more like thinner .357 Mag brass.

Except, .38 Mid-Range Match brass used to be thinner then standard pressure brass though.

Now it is all the same as far as I know.

If in doubt?
Size and trim one of each and weigh them on your powder scale..

If they weigh the same, they are the same.

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Old Yesterday, 10:56 PM   #3
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I think this was recently addressed. While some .38 brass is tougher, a bit more stout, and stands up to more reloads, from brand to brand, even lot to lot, there is no difference in those marked +P and those that are not.
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Old Yesterday, 10:59 PM   #4
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Mainly the head stamp for load segregation. The brass it self is the same dimensions.
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Old Yesterday, 11:00 PM   #5
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It was addressed this week. Title '38 spl'. I did a search and it didn't come up, then went surfing thru recent threads and saw it. Sorry.

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Old Yesterday, 11:00 PM   #6
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Man i type slow, lol
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Old Today, 12:19 AM   #7
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Even though there is no difference at all between .38 Spl and .38 Spl +P brass I only use +P brass for +P loads but not because of the brass itself, but for the head stamp so I don't mix up the hotter stuff with the standard pressure loads.
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