.357 or .358 diameter?

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I am going to start reloading for the revolver I just bought a few weeks ago (Ruger Security Six, 6# barrel). I have been reloading 9mm and 45acp for pistols but this will be my first go round with .38 spl. I want to reload wadcutters and several people have suggested Missouri bullets for wadcutters. They have some double ended wadcutters (lead) for both .357 diameter and .358 diameter. So, I don't know if I need .357 or .358 diameter.

I called Ruger and they were no help at all. The basically told me they don't advise using reloaded ammo. I asked them what size barrel it had and the rep said "I don't know"
 
MoreIsLess said:
Well, Missouri Bullets has .358 diameters but theirs are not hollow base. Precision Delta has .357 diameter and theirs are hollow base. I would prefer to use the hollow base, so will .357 be OK?
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I thought a binomial question was asked of me. My answer still stands.
 
well that explains the weird look at the LGS when i asked for some .358 projectiles and was asked if i ordered them in... then he had to fish around out the back for a box. (psst $48 for a box of Hornady 158gr HP/XTP... fmd!).

i didnt know the jacketed vs cast difference. :)
 
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