Anvil Al #59168 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Would like to know which bullet you like the best. NO. Not a 38 vs 45 thing. But in each. What bullet weight, shape etc... to you like best. As for me. Right now it is. 105tc in my pistols and 130rnfp in the rifle. In my .45's I have been shooting 180rnfp So what is yours. 105?? 115???? 125???? 158???? 200???? what??? Would really like to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kajun Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I shoot 38s....use 125gr TC in my Vaqueros and 158 RNFP in my Marlin rifle. The RNFP seems to cycle better in the Marlin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal TKD, Sass # 36984L Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Right now I am shooting a mix of 125 rnfp and 158 rnfp 38 bullets. 155 rn 40 cal for the 38-40 200 grain rnfp in the 45 colt and 45 acp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rio Brazos Kid Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 In my 38/357 Pistols I shoot 125 TC's in 38 spl. brass. For the Marlin rifle, also 357, I prefer 158 TC's and sometimes use 158 RNFP. In the Marlin 45LC I prefer the 200 RNFP. RBK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Rebel, SASS# 58412 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 For 38 I shoot 158 RNFP in pistol and rifle. For 45 I shoot a 255 RNFP for rifle and pistol. I use the same load for rifle and pistol. Keep it simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adirondack Jack, SASS #53440 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 In Fohtee Five, I run the 160 RNFP in the rifle for best feeding (probably 600 fps or so, maybe 650), and the Barnstormer (low and slow, does all sorts of tricks, right side up, up side down, it does it all) HB very short TC .45 130 in the pistols at a whopping 530 fps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creeker, SASS #43022 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I usually shoot 38spl 105gr truncated cones in my pistols and rifles. Tho - I have been shooting a 147gr cone shaped bullet over the same powder charge thru the rifle in a couple of matches and while I have yet to put it on the timer, the rifle function feels somehow "faster". (I am thinking that it might be a recoil thing - a touch of recoil in the rifle speeding my lever response) Once I have some hard data to support or disprove my feelings, I will move forward with any changes if appropriate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Whiskers Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I use 158gr RNFP in both my rifle and pistols.Too lazy to load different bullets for rifle and pistol.And the 158's seem to have no problems taking down any knockdown.In my 44-40 I use a 200gr RNFP for both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adirondack Jack, SASS #53440 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I usually shoot 38spl 105gr truncated cones in my pistols and rifles. Tho - I have been shooting a 147gr cone shaped bullet over the same powder charge thru the rifle in a couple of matches and while I have yet to put it on the timer, the rifle function feels somehow "faster". (I am thinking that it might be a recoil thing - a touch of recoil in the rifle speeding my lever response) Once I have some hard data to support or disprove my feelings, I will move forward with any changes if appropriate. Now, "recoil response" is kinda odd IMHO. I trained (back when I DID train) using dummies. My levering response is cued by having tripped the trigger...... Lever, trip, repeat (if the front sight is where it belongs, all the better) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Houston # 35508 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 90s in pistols and 160's in rifle!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Mushman Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Hello Al, 125 TC in 38s (feeds best in both '73 and '66), and 200 RNFP in 45s - same for each in BP. Same load for rifle & pistol, for simplicity. Haven't needed anything more for tough knockdowns? When I have more time to practice and shoot (and seriously satisfy my competitive urge), it may change, but these work faster than I can stress them right now and are satisfying to shoot. Harvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap'n Highpockets Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I use .45 Colt 200g. RNFP in the pistols & 255g.RNFP in the rifle ('73 or '92) to prevent blowback. Never have a problem with knockdowns if I hit 'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Howdy AL. In my .38's (rifle and pistols), I'm using an excellent 110 gr. Truncated bullet made by Deuce. In my .45 Ruger Sheriff models, I REALLY like those 125/130 grain Barnstormers by AJ loaded in C45S brass. In my .45 Marlin, I prefer the 160 or 180 grainers loaded in the C45S brass. ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Possum Skinner, SASS#60697 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 125 gr. TC in pistols 158 RNFP in rifle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadeye Dingus Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I've been usin' the 38 caliber Hornady 140 gr. 358 dia. Cowboy bullet over Tightgroup for the last year or so in my pistols and rifle with good results in spite of my bad aimin'. Deadeye Dingus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gateway Kid SASS# 70038 Life Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Shooting 38's 125 gr TC in the pistols at about 800 FPS 147 gr TC in the rifle at about 850 FPS Load both with the same powder charge and primer. Set OAL to 1.42 in the pistol, 1.51 for the rifle. Regards Gateway Kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 45 Colt - in rifle and pistol 200 grain / .454 dia Big Lube 250 grain / .452 dia Big Lube Full charge Goex FFg Winchester Large Pistol Primer (or Wolf), but can't wait to try Federal brand. Why? Blowback is lessened (though it doesn't bother me really) and I am 'entertained' by the recoil and BOOM factor. GG ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJT Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 For .38s, 125 grain TC with a box of 180 grain TC for miscalibrated knockdowns. For .44-40, 200 grain RNFP. No sense shooting that chambering if you ain't shooting that bullet. Lighter bullets can go in .44Mag, spec., Russian, etc..... Cheers, BJT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Fink, SASS #29047 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 .45 EPP-UG in my cap guns. .44 MAV Dutchman in the rifle. Regards, Mike (the) Fink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooting Bull Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Missouri Bullet Company Cowboy #2 - .38 Special - 125 Grain Truncated Cone Flat Point - Pistols and rifle Cowboy #4 - .45 Colt - 200 Grain Round Nose Flat Point - Pistols and rifle (Also use this one in .45 ACP) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Solo Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Missouri Bullet Company Cowboy #2 - .38 Special - 125 Grain Truncated Cone Flat Point - Pistols and rifle Cowboy #4 - .45 Colt - 200 Grain Round Nose Flat Point - Pistols and rifle (Also use this one in .45 ACP) +1 I couldn't have said it better. Exactly what I use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WymoreWrangler SASS 46187L Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Missouri Bullet No. 15, 158 grain RNFP 358 diameter, Missouri Bullet 200 grain RNFP for 45 acp. Wild Bunch load and 45 LC rifle... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go West Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I'm enjoying S&S cast bullets sold through Dillon of late. $58.50/1000 for 105 Gr Fp .38 & $78/1,000 for 200 gr RNFP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rance - SASS # 54090 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Moulton Lead 105 grain TC for my 38 special/357 pistols Missouri Bullet Co. 125 grain TC for the 38 special rifle I found that I can load either of these without having to readjust loading dies on my Dillon 550.. Just have to reset powder measure.. Rance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shenny Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I currently shoot 158's in .357 & 185's in 45 Schofield. I plan to go to 200 in 45 if my supplier gets them. I pay $25 for 500 158's and $29 for 500 185's shenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne Culpepper 32827 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 125s in both the pistols and my spur marling, tried 105s but cuddnt tell any difrence. Like 165s for my 44-40s, tho usually have tu settel fer 200s. CC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD Trampas, SASS # 55781 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 200 grain RNFP in 45's, pistols and rifles, main matches 158 grain RNFP in 38's, pistols and rifles when I shoot those All for now JD Trampas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiowa Kid, SASS #69870L Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Howdy, I shoot 105 TC rifle and pistol over a Titegroup charge and I use the 115's from master craft over same charge and my BP rounds all set at 1.50 KK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Doubleday Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Howdy Al, In my .38's (rifle and pistols), I'm using an excellent 110 gr. Truncated bullet made by Deuce. (<--Copy from Widder Post) I have used Missouri Bullet Factory No. 2's (rifle) and 16's (pistols) before I started using the 110's in both. Kid Doubleday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest diablo slim shootist Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 when I can get them 115 gr 38 from Mastercraft in both pistol and rifle 180 gr in my 45s When I cast my own(which I am starting to do lately)I have molds for 105 TC 38s-125 gr 38s and 160 gr 45s Just got a 310 gr 45 mold for killing snakes and such!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Barks Fuller Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 I use 125 gr .38 (.358) in the pistols, and 200 gr .45 (.452) in the rifle. Based on this post, I just contacted Missouri Bullet Co. (they have a Military discount as well) and they got right back to me! I've emailed three other purveyors of bullets recommended here on the wire (won't say who, don't want to be *that* guy - they may have good reason why they haven't responded) - and Missouri Bullet was the first group to respond to me! Someone in one of the other posts I was perusing said somethin about starline brass, I saw that Missouri has .45 Colt starline (at least till people read this and order them all, haha). I'll let y'all know how I like the Missouri Bullets when I get 'em! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Barks Fuller Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Just got a 310 gr 45 mold for killing snakes and such!!! man - those must be some big snakes for a 310 gr bullet! Remind me not to go venturin' in the woods in yer parts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bill Burt Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 .38 125 TCFP in both pistols and rifle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawd Awful Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 I use 105 tc in rifle and pistol. But I am one of the guys running "mouse phart" loads most of the time. If I go somewhere that is know to have hard knockdowns I run a 158 RNFP with a bunch more powder. Both cycle in my 73 just fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt McCloud, SASS #65003L Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 For my 38's I use the 110 gr truncated cone for the pistols - made by Deuce same as Widder and Kid Doubleday and for the rifle I like the 130 rg RNFP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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