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One thing that hasn’t been mentioned, but as a new reloader you should be aware of (if you’re not already) is that the 38 spl. case has sufficient capacity to allow for a double charge of powder.
If you accidentally do this, especially with the faster-burning powders that are typically used in this cartridge, you will not have a good day !
I use a loading block that holds 50 cases, and long ago got in the habit of charging all 50 cases and visually checking/comparing powder levels before seating any bullets.
This is really not an issue with bottleneck rifle cases or smaller capacity pistol cases (like 9mm or .380, etc.) but can create a dangerous situation in longer straight-walled cases like .38/.357, .41 mag., .44 mag., .45 Colt, etc.
…Just in case you don’t already know.
If you accidentally do this, especially with the faster-burning powders that are typically used in this cartridge, you will not have a good day !
I use a loading block that holds 50 cases, and long ago got in the habit of charging all 50 cases and visually checking/comparing powder levels before seating any bullets.
This is really not an issue with bottleneck rifle cases or smaller capacity pistol cases (like 9mm or .380, etc.) but can create a dangerous situation in longer straight-walled cases like .38/.357, .41 mag., .44 mag., .45 Colt, etc.
…Just in case you don’t already know.