I have an itch for a .38 S&W....

by Catoosa, Monday, May 26, 2014, 12:44 (3776 days ago) @ Otony

Otony, if you decide to go light for a plinking and small game load, Magtech markets a 146 grain RNL bullet, the same as is loaded in their .38 S&W factory load. Even if you juice it up a little it still shoots to most fixed sights.

Also don't forget to try a hard-cast 158 grain SWC. Most of the Smiths made since the end of WW2 have barrels that shoot .358 diameter bullets quite nicely. My 1956 Terrier dotes on the Magnus 158 grain SWC over 3.2 grains of Unique, for about 725 fps. Shoots a bit high to the sights, but quite accurate.

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I have an itch for a .38 S&W.... - Otony, 2014-05-25, 23:28
- I have an itch for a .38 S&W.... - SIXGUNNER, 2014-05-26, 00:46
  - Very good to know..... - Otony, 2014-05-26, 00:53
- If you have a M&P in the Special - Bob Hatfield, 2014-05-26, 06:42
  - They are the same length... - Rob Leahy, 2014-05-26, 11:09
- I do believe I have satisfied my itch for the .380/200 - Hobie, 2014-05-26, 08:50
  - oh my ! that has always been on my 'get it if you can' list - cable, 2014-05-26, 14:21
    - I "always" wanted one, just 'cuz, but never had money - Hobie, 2014-05-26, 18:33
      - It would be fun to shoot a match with one & a set of Safaril - Rob Leahy, 2014-05-26, 19:40
        
        Either the K-frame or Colt D-frame loaders should - Hobie, 2014-05-27, 12:25
        
        Either the K-frame or Colt D-frame loaders should - Catoosa, 2014-05-28, 08:04
- .38 Snort & Wobble - JLF, 2014-05-26, 11:53
- I have an itch for a .38 S&W.... - Catoosa, 2014-05-26, 12:44
- I bought 2 K-frames, one with odd proofs--history unknown. - Hoot, 2014-05-27, 07:24
- If you MIGHT consider a K-Frame... - Paul, 2014-05-27, 13:41
- I have an itch for a .38 S&W.... - Charles, 2014-05-28, 15:07

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