38 special crimp

Real Gun said:
Make sure you are not using Remington brass with an RP head stamp. It is thin-walled and results in less tension on the bullet. I have loaded some of those same bullets, bought through Dillon, and have not noted any problem, although I loaded them as +p and have not shot many. I have much bigger 38s than the LCR and don't shoot heavier recoil rounds in my smaller 38s. I don't buy any more revolver bullets without some provision for a roll crimp.
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That was the problem. The rp stamped brass were the only ones that pulled out. The rest are holding up fine. Thanks to all for their input.

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I have had that exact problem in .45 ACP with R-P. I used to leave it at the range for that reason, though the tighter Dillon dies seem to size it down enough to work. I didn't realize R-P .38 Special had the same issue. I don't recall noticing it in .357 Magnum in the past. Their rifle brass doesn't have this issue. Designs done at different times, I suppose.
 
A light dab of super glue on the wall of the cartridge case just below its mouth. Doing will hold such canalure-less bullets where they were seated ~~given a hour or so drying time. It's assured.
 
I don't recall noticing it (weak R-P brass) in .357 Magnum in the past.
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I have.

But only in nickel plate. With them, I seem to run into a lot of loose primer pockets and split mouths; after just a few loadings.

The brass brass R-P seems to be more durable for some reason.

Just my unscientific personal experience.
 
Not really much else to say here. In the future you can eliminate a lot of problems by buying either cannelured jacketed bullets or lead bullets that have a crimp groove. Getting other dies is a good idea, but it'll be less expensive to just get new bullets.
 
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