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Offline Jeff Vicars

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« on: September 09, 2005, 04:36:26 PM »
Which bullets if any will allow 10 instead of 9 rounds of 38 Special ammo to be inserted into the magazine tube for Cowboy Action Shooting?

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« Reply #1 on: September 09, 2005, 04:53:17 PM »
.38 special 148 grain wadcutters would work, IF they feed reliably in your rifle.

You may have to load your own bullets, and seat deeper into the case to get a shorter overall length.  Again, feeding reliability may be an issue.

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« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2005, 06:02:26 PM »
I think CAS rules say the bullet must be above the case mouth. I do reload, I'd like to find a short nose bullet that would allow crimping in the crimping groove.

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« Reply #3 on: September 12, 2005, 03:56:29 AM »
Careful with the shorter bullets.  Not that they're dangerous, but they may not function well in through the action.

Try the Lee 358-125-RF.  It's a very short nose.  I can't get it to cycle reliably through my action, but maybe yours will handle it.
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« Reply #4 on: September 12, 2005, 10:57:59 AM »
Thanks Black Jaque, I have been wondering about that bullet. I'll order a mold.