Reloading for the 38 Long Colt

[rifleshooter2]

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

[kobsw]

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

I really like that old Colt and the caliber is going to a fun one to shoot.

Congrats.., Kobsw

[bamboomaster]

Dang - that's a beaut!!!

[Pizza Bob]

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.

Adios,

Pizza Bob

[abner13]

The .38 Short Colt originally used heeled bullets. The .38 Long Colt never did.

[DukeConnor]

Very nice.
I seem to be shooting revolvers more than I used to.

[brian]

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.

[Bang]

Should it have a lanyard swivel? Just wondering.

[brian]

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.

[Brick]

Very nice.
I seem to be shooting revolvers more than I used to.

Yeah they're like Lay's potato chips, one isn't enough.