Author Topic: Does anyone shoot .38 specials? (Read 436 times)

v8r · « **on:** December 07, 2004, 04:26:31 PM »

I was curious if anyone has shot any factory loaded .38s out of their .357 Handi?

Paul5388 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 07, 2004, 04:48:35 PM »

I have shot a few 125 gr Win target/range out of my Handi. Nothing to brag about, but they're OK for plinking. When you get used to the supersonic rounds and shoot a few subsonics, it really makes you take notice of the extremely different sound. Wadcutters are really funny sounding! :eek:

Contrary to what you would think, the slower .38's are surprisingly accurate at 100 yards. They just shoot really low.

shaner · « **Reply #2 on:** December 07, 2004, 05:31:18 PM »

ive shot a bunch of them cause iam cheap , hahahah i like the 158's i use in the handi , great for plinkin , kids love them

Badnews Bob · « **Reply #3 on:** December 07, 2004, 07:58:53 PM »

Haven't used to many fancy store bought ones cuzz there too cheap when you reload, I use alot of plain lead 158 RNFPs and 148gr HBWC more fun to shoot than .22s and flat knock a rabbit or squirrel for a loop.

Leftoverdj · « **Reply #4 on:** December 07, 2004, 09:25:08 PM »

I've shot 148 grain DEWC by the thousand through mine. Groups run around 1" at 50 yards, cost with homecast is less than a nickle a shot. Nose is low and it's a super small game round. Powder is 3.1 grains of WW 231 now, but any fast powder giving around 800 fps does well.

I've played around with some other loads, but never found anything as accurate. Most of them shot decent, though. Vance gets some real good results from an RCBS 150 SWC.