Neuse Rivers Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 I just acquired my first bottle-necked cartridge revolver, and the seller gave me some brass and some 140gr and 180gr bullets. So, naturally I'd like to load some. Black Powder loads are not a problem. But, I'd like to load some smokeless too. I have a little Red Dot, and some Clays, so I can use either. Can anyone e-mail me with their favorite pistol loads (if you use either of these powders), (I've looked up the mfg's load data on-line, but I'd like some cowboy-users input), to NeuseRivers@Yahoo.com Thanks NR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Unique and WW231 work very well. OLG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Bullweed Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 I sent an email for the 180 grain bullets. I have no experience with the 140 grain bullets. Make sure that you read the note about crimp grooves. .401 come with grooves or smooth sided. You did not mention what typw of gun you are shooting. If you are at the Salisbury ONSP match, you are welcome to try some of my loads in an original 1892. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder SASS #13056 Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 http://www.reloadammo.com/3840.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Plasters, SASS#60943 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 If you'll be shooting them in a lever gun make sure you have a very firm crimp. I have learned the hard way that a stiff magazine spring will push a bullet far enough back into the case to jam up the works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackey Cole Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 I use trail boss in my 38wcf rounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Bullweed Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 NR, I just reread your post. You did say revolver. The crimp groove is less critical in a revolver than a tube magazine. Give me a 5-second penalty for a miss. I looked for more info on the 140 grain. The only bullet weights for the .38WCF in my books are 155, 170 and 180. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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