.38 Long Colt

[MI2600]

I have some cast .38 RN bullets from Missouri Bullet in .361" diameter, 145gr. I bought them for my .38 S&W guns.

For my previous loads for my .38 LC guns I used HBWC bullets. The meager loading data I can find states that the original .38 LC cartridge used a .361 bullet.

Anyone see any problems in using the Missouri bullets? The only AOL data I could find says it should be 1.305". The test bullets I loaded measured at 1.320", but since it headspaces on the rim I don't see a problem.

Any help?

 

[Jesse Heywood]

Shouldn't be a problem as long as the nose is within the confines of the cylinder.

 

[MI2600]

They're not even close and chamber nicely.