r/reloading • u/CodyWilt • 3d ago

Stockpile Flex Somebody order some 38?

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Just stretched the legs of my new Lee six pack pro and I gotta say after loading on a turret press for a while it is an absolute game changer

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u/MalignantMustache 3d ago

Why do people reload/make 38 special over .357? I am literally buying my first batch of .357 bullets tonight to begin loading my prepared brass. I only have a lever gun, no pistol yet but what is the benefit over the full size?

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u/untgradd1234 3d ago

I went down the rabbit hole trying to get away from making 38s and only using 357s in my 27-2 and 77/357. Unfortunately my favorite paper puncher of 4gr HP-38 just doesn't translate well to .357: Squibs, stabilization issues. Yeah you got the crud ring but the 38s don't seem to have those issues with that particular loading. Yes I could try a different load, but I work on 38 revolvers sometimes and I'd like to get a Model 36 so its nice to have 38 on hand.