38 special 65 grain wadcutter

[ShyadowUP]

Hi, I'm curious as to if anyone here has reloaded 65 grain semi wadcutters in .38 special. I have tried 3.2gr of bullseye from my henry at 50 yards, though the round did not tumble whatsoever. - thanks

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Sorry but I have never even seen a bullet like that let alone loaded one. What are you using that bullet for? Are you sure it's for the .38 Special?

Welcome to the forum.

 

[ShyadowUP]

I had oredered the bullet mold from "accurate molds" with 360 did that I sized down to .358 or my S&W model 10. I could not come up with any data for light .38 SWC so I figured I'd experiment and ask around. As far as for use I'd be happy if I could get 25 yards with it on paper

 

[edwardware]

I had oredered the bullet mold from "accurate molds". . .

I thought I recognized that. . .

Betcha the grumpy old men over at CastBoolits.gunloads.com can provide data.

ETA: If you stack 2 to a case, you could upgrade your six-shooter to a twelve-shooter!

 

[rfwobbly]

This is a lot like some 30 cal plastic NATO practice bullets that were on the market several years ago. My son loaded those over Trail Boss, which is exactly the answer I think you'll get. TB can be used in numerous light weight bullet and slow velocity loads. The rule for loading TB is never to compress it. The Max Load will still allow a small air space below the base of the bullet.

 

[Mr_Flintstone]

The lightest I've seen is 75 gr wadcutters. They call for 2.0-3.0 gr Bullseye in 38 special from Lymans #44 @ 607-788 FPS.

 

[Bfh_auto]

Hi, I'm curious as to if anyone here has reloaded 65 grain semi wadcutters in .38 special. I have tried 3.2gr of bullseye from my henry at 50 yards, though the round did not tumble whatsoever. - thanks

That looks like a button without holes in it.
I would use a small charge of fast powder, just like you did.
How was accuracy?

 

[Sistema1927]

I bet that two of those stacked would make a dandy self-defense load.

 

[edwardware]

I bet that two of those stacked would make a dandy self-defense load.

You think the usual 158gr .38 load suffers from excessive penetration and you want less? That's unusual.

 

[25-20 WCF]

This was known as a “collar button” bullet designed specifically for very short range gallery shooting. This was for shooting in a basement or indoor shooting gallery, the light weight means a tiny powder charge and minimal smoke or report.

Shooting it at 50 yards or even 25 yards is ‘way past its design range. I’d be shocked if it gave decent accuracy, but then you never know.


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[Sistema1927]

You think the usual 158gr .38 load suffers from excessive penetration and you want less? That's unusual.

Now that I rethink it, you are absolutely right. At the same time, it might work for home defense in situations where the walls are thin and the shooter can't handle recoil.

 

[ShyadowUP]

Thanks for the info fellas. I wasn't expecting much for accuracy. So far as loading these for my revolvers I'm still working on a good load. As 3.2 grains of B.E out of my henry does surprisingly well at 50 yards in a 2-3" group but of course I purchased the mold just out of curiosity with expecting it not to properly feed in my rifle. On another note the 161 grain LRN mold is very accurate for .38&.357 .