38 special ammo question

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38Mike

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I keep Win. 158gr.LSWCHP in a 3 inch S&W (pre-madness) model 64. I was told that I might want to use a jacketed bullet
because they weren't affected as much by extremes in temperature. (I keep gun in truck during the day, bring it in at night)...Any truth to this?

Thanks,
Mike M.
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Assuming you are talking about the +P load, you have a fine cartridge loaded in your 64. It, or the Remington 158 grain +P LHP, would be my first choice.
 
Thanks for your input, I was talking about the +P load, shoots real nice in my particular gun; guess I'll stick with it!

One more question; how often should I change out my ammo for fresh stuff, or do I need to do this at all?

thanks again..
Mike M.
 
Ok...

MAYBE...

Hot temperatures can cause bullet lube to melt and run down into the case, contaminating the powder.

That, however, isn't a problem with this load, as it doesn't use a lubed bullet.

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Smith & Wesson is dead to me.

If you want a Smith & Wesson, buy USED!
 
Strange, I've been reloading cast bullets since 1966 and I've NEVER had powder contaminated by bullet lube. I use the NRA beeswax/Alox formula. But, then again, it never gets above the low triple digits here.

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Fred J. Drumheller
NRA Life
NRA Golden Eagle
 
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Strange, I've been reloading cast bullets since 1966 and I've NEVER had powder contaminated by bullet lube. I use the NRA beeswax/Alox formula. But, then again, it never gets above the low triple digits here.
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I've seen it happen a couple of times, but it's rare. Most bullet lubes for cast bullets melt at pretty high temperatures, but if the ammo or gun is left in the direct summer sun in a car or on a bench, it can happen.



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Smith & Wesson is dead to me.

If you want a Smith & Wesson, buy USED!
 
Killer loading - literally. Rest assured you have the very best. Second best is Federal's Nyclad.

Mike H
 
You have an oustanding load, probably the best .38 Special combat load there is. Stick with it!

[This message has been edited by Hard Ball (edited October 21, 2000).]
 
Anybody tried Triton Quik-Shoks in the snubby? 110-gr jhp, advertised at 1175fps and 337ft/lbs.

[This message has been edited by Clark Kent (edited October 22, 2000).]
 
This thread had me trotting into the bedroom to see what I've got in my bedside gun... (old Military and Police Mod. 10) it looks like Federal Classic +P 125 grain Hi-Shock JHP.

This sound okay, or should I shoot these up and go for the load under discussion?

-Moss

PS: Full disclosure requires that I state that I generally also have my Kimber Ultra Carry with 8 round of Federal Hydra Shok 165 grain JHP next to the bed at night, along with the .38 and the flashlight ;)
 
Moss,

How old are those rounds?

You should replace your defensive rounds at least ones a year, and preferably every 6 months.

As for your load's effectiveness, they're OK, nothing great.

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Smith & Wesson is dead to me.

If you want a Smith & Wesson, buy USED!
 
Mike, your intuition is correct... the ammo in the bedside gun is getting a little long in the tooth. Time to shoot it up, and I'll pick up some of the recommended ammo from the start of this thread. Thanks for the input.

-Moss
 
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