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Thread: Reloading for the 38 Long Colt
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February 2nd, 2020, 09:21 AM #1Senior Member
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Reloading for the 38 Long Colt
I just picked up this Colt New Army in 38 Long Colt circa 1906. I slugged the bore and its .358 so I don't have to worry about getting the heeled bullets for reloading. Can't wait to load up some rounds and see how this old girl shootsScreenshot_20200202-081614_Gallery.jpg
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February 2nd, 2020, 09:48 AM #2Senior Member
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February 2nd, 2020, 09:49 AM #3
Re: Reloading for the 38 Long Colt
Dang - that's a beaut!!!
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February 2nd, 2020, 11:26 AM #4
Re: Reloading for the 38 Long Colt
Just a FYI - Starline makes brass for the .38 LC.
https://www.starlinebrass.com/38-long-colt-brass
You could just shorten .38 Spl brass, but that seems like a lot of work when the correct brass is readily available.
Have fun.
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Pizza BobNRA Benefactor Member
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February 2nd, 2020, 12:11 PM #5
Re: Reloading for the 38 Long Colt
The .38 Short Colt originally used heeled bullets. The .38 Long Colt never did.
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February 2nd, 2020, 12:58 PM #6Grand Member
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Re: Reloading for the 38 Long Colt
Very nice.
I seem to be shooting revolvers more than I used to.
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February 8th, 2020, 07:24 PM #7
Re: Reloading for the 38 Long Colt
it was the failure of this pistol(weak action) and it's cartridge(poor performance) that led the government to look at a replacement with similar performance to the 45colt.
i have a model of 1896 from 1905ish....never shot it.it's only metal, we can out think it....
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February 9th, 2020, 06:14 PM #8
Re: Reloading for the 38 Long Colt
Should it have a lanyard swivel? Just wondering.
There are two kinds of guns. Those I have acquired, and those I hope to.
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February 9th, 2020, 08:23 PM #9
Re: Reloading for the 38 Long Colt
only on the model of 1901s and after.
the lack of acceptance marks and the hard black rubber grips lends it to looking like a civilian sales version.Last edited by brian; February 9th, 2020 at 08:32 PM.
it's only metal, we can out think it....
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February 11th, 2020, 06:00 PM #10
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