I'm looking for some local source of loaded 148 gr. Wadcutter loads for 38 Special. I know I can order online, but would like to spend my cash supporting the local shops. Anyone seen them on the shelf?
Without reloading, I've never seen 148 wadcutters loaded on a shelf anywhere. It's usually the 130gr FMJ garbage.
Time to get a press. Even online, the loaded stuff is pricey for a box of 50 (Fiocchi, Federal GMM, etc...). Most re-manufactured stuff is horrific. Reloading that specific round is SUPER easy. Literally, 3 dies, brass lasts forever, components are still cheap. Why pay 20-30 bucks a box for new stuff? Because I can load those for $7 per 50, that's why!
Already have a press... or 3. I was looking for a stash of factory loads to keep from setting up a press and would then have some new brass to load in the future.
Looks like time to buy another press...or fourth and set up for .38 Special. Actually that's one load I need to start doing. I would like to find some of the old Speer 148 gr. hollow base extruded wadcutters like I use to use.
Looks like time to buy another press...or fourth and set up for .38 Special. Actually that's one load I need to start doing. I would like to find some of the old Speer 148 gr. hollow base extruded wadcutters like I use to use.