Recent content by Flashkayak

I want to build a charge for my 642 38 special. I just started casting my own 158 gn swc ,which are weighing 160 - 161gn. How big a jump between loads should I go when doing this? Dick

Does anyone have information on load data for these 38 special bullets?

Thanks to everyone. All I reload right now is 38 special for my S&W 642. Eventually I may do .223 if my son has his way. Also possible 308 for my model 99 savage if I start hunting again. don't think I will bother to keep record of 38 special brass as I check them over pretty close when Im...

How do you keep track of how many times your brass has been loaded and fired ? Flashkayak

I have scrap lead that consists of sinkers, stained glass lead, range bullets and some lead ball from the range. I have some solder that is 95% tin 5%antimony. how do I figure out how to mix these for 38 special bullets for my s&w 642. Any help greatly appreciated. Dick

can I get the code please?

What powder pan do you use with your 250? Will it fit under the dust cover?

I'm a new reloader so here's . I bought a s&w 642 which is all I'm reloading.I bought a complete reloading outfit from a neighbor. It included 3 1/2 lbs. of wsf. could'nt find any info for 38 sp.loads. Talked to a guy that does a lot of competition, and he suggested I try 3.2 g wsf behind 148g...

John3921, What is a PTX that you use in the powder measure ? I'm still learning. Thanks. Dick

what is the recommended position for mounting dies and powder measure for loading 38 special?

Got a RCBS rangemaster 750 whe I bought a complete reloading setup from a neighbor. Plugged it in and left it on and worked good. Decided to make a leveling table for it so I unplugged it for a while. still worked on battery. When I finished leveling table I plugged it in again and it wont...

what are you loading with wsf? I got 4 lbs when I bought a reloading setup from a neighbor. I'm loading 38 special, 3.2 g with hbwc bullets for practice. Couldn't find any info on it for pistols other than it is supposed to be a good pistol powder. Dick

I already have the reveo that I haven't used for about 3 years. Plan is to make a container. for brass. Would use marinating container, but would have to pull a vacuum to keep the lid on, and don't know if it would maintain the vacuum long enough. I'm not anxious to clean up the mess that could...

Has anyone tried using a reveo vaccum tumbler for tumbling brass with stainless media. I would think it would work.

How much variation should there be in 38 special brass?