I will preface this with the fact that I only have 1 type of projectile for 38 special. When I bought them years ago, I was new into reloading, saw a deal and didn't do enough research...
148 gr. L RN is not a common projectile \ load, which I've had to do a bit of research to develop.
Loaded up 2 sets of 8 cartridges with bullseye (16 total), Remington 1.5 primers. I kept the powder the same, but varied the OAL. The longer was matching factory lead round nose OAL that I have. The shorter was set to depth so the "crimp" band on the bullet just met the brass.
OAL= 1.541 (Long)
OAL=1.506 (short)
Last round of the "Long" in the 60-15 have me a SQUIB!
I'm not certain what happened.
did I not put powder in the case?
I did get a call while loading, but am quite diligent about re-checking \ starting over.
I do periodically check my powder charge.
the bullet only went 1/4" into the barrel. It does appear to have burnt powder on it. Thankfully was easy to get out with a wooden dowel and a tap on the ground. MUCH easier than I thought.
Ok... Bring on the abuse!
148 gr. L RN is not a common projectile \ load, which I've had to do a bit of research to develop.
Loaded up 2 sets of 8 cartridges with bullseye (16 total), Remington 1.5 primers. I kept the powder the same, but varied the OAL. The longer was matching factory lead round nose OAL that I have. The shorter was set to depth so the "crimp" band on the bullet just met the brass.
OAL= 1.541 (Long)
OAL=1.506 (short)
- First 3 shots of each were out of a S&W TRR8 (5" barrel, n-frame)
- Second 3 shots of each were out of a S&W 60-15 pro-series (3" barrel, j-frame)
Last round of the "Long" in the 60-15 have me a SQUIB!
I'm not certain what happened.
did I not put powder in the case?
I did get a call while loading, but am quite diligent about re-checking \ starting over.
I do periodically check my powder charge.
the bullet only went 1/4" into the barrel. It does appear to have burnt powder on it. Thankfully was easy to get out with a wooden dowel and a tap on the ground. MUCH easier than I thought.
Ok... Bring on the abuse!