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December 12th, 2008, 10:17 PM #1Super Member
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I'm new to reloading and have a few questions. I've read a little about it and will read a lot more before I start. I was given an old RCBS press and a die set for .357. Can I also use this to load 38 specials? Any suggestions on type of powder, primers or bullets since you have more experience than myself? Where is the best place to purchase in the Phila area? (I now that's a dumb question.)Last edited by Iron Sights; December 12th, 2008 at 10:32 PM.
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December 12th, 2008, 10:50 PM #2
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Nearly all straight wall cartridge dies will allow the loading of lessor length cartridges. The opposite isn't always true though, like 38spl only dies wont full length resize a 357mag, but 357mag will a 38spl.
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December 12th, 2008, 11:02 PM #3Senior Member
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Re: Reloading
I'd go to better bullets for the reloading supplies. Primers. powder and bullets are all available there. I've shot rogers bullets for many years now.
For 38 sp, I'd say titegroup Winchester Super target powder
For heavy 357's lil'gun or 2400
PS There is a reloading category to post in next time
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December 12th, 2008, 11:24 PM #4
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I'll second Better Bullets and King's Shooting Supply. They always treated me and my wife right, and made my son feel welcome, too. The bullets are very hard cast, accurate, don't lead at the velocities I load at, and reasonably priced.
I love Titegroup for both .38 Special and .357 Magnum. Now, the .357 loads aren't particularly hot, only about 900 fps out of my 3" Ruger SP101, but they are very accurate and fun to shoot all day, since they don't beat you up."Never give up, never surrender!" Commander Peter Quincy Taggart
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Re: Reloading
Thanks everyone for the help. I'll let you know how I make out.
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December 16th, 2008, 04:14 PM #6
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