158gr LSWCHP - brand?

[gwalchmai]

I like Speer's bullets better than Hornady, because the lube is so much less messy. Anyone have other prefs?

thx!

 

[earplug]

Factory cartridges or cast bullets?

I have not found any differance in factory 158 grain LSWCHP loaded rounds.

Are you asking about cast bullets supplied for reloading?

 

[gwalchmai]

Yep, I was asking if anyone saw any big diff between brands.

 

[novaDAK]

I have no personal experience, but I have read the reviews posted on MidwayUSA and haven't heard anything negative about either.

http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductreview.exe/GetReviews?productid=419842

http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductreview.exe/GetReviews?productid=258551

 

[jaydubya]

The Winchester and Federal versions use hardcast LSWCHP bullets that probably will not expand from a snubby (but will from a 4" barrel). Remington's version uses dead soft lead SWCHP bullets, which probably will expand from a snubby. That, so far as I know, is the main difference. Check Stephen Camp's website, www.hipowersandhandguns.net (.com??).

Cordially, Jack

 

[ArchAngelCD]

I like the Hornady bullets a little better than the Speer bullets.

BTW, this thread really should have been posted in the Reloading forum.

 

[Stainz]

As for ammo, and I buy my CC/HD as commercial ammo. I like the softer Remington #R38S12 158gr LSWCHP +P rounds for carry, and the harder lead Georgia Arms #G38E rounds for practice, as they are far less expensive. They both range from 837-860 fps from my 1.88" 642 to my 2" 10. My own reloads are for the range.

Merry Christmas to all!

Stainz