Case gauge for 38sp
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Case gauge for 38sp
Since it's a rimmed cartridge, do I need a case gauge for a 38? Perhaps instead, just the "ammo checker" gauge?
Also, I shoot regular and W/C 38 from a .357 cylinder, and load 357 once in a while. In that case, if I purchased the 357 gauge, I would think again , being rimmed, that the 38 would still work. or...by both? For my other ammo I've been happy with the tri-level Shooter's Box gauges.
Thanks
Also, I shoot regular and W/C 38 from a .357 cylinder, and load 357 once in a while. In that case, if I purchased the 357 gauge, I would think again , being rimmed, that the 38 would still work. or...by both? For my other ammo I've been happy with the tri-level Shooter's Box gauges.
Thanks
Trigger71- Posts : 15
Join date : 2017-01-03
Age : 48
Re: Case gauge for 38sp
I never had, or used one for revolver. Either they fit, or the don't. Your cylinder is the gauge. Check a few when you start reloading and you're good. The brass is never too long
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Re: Case gauge for 38sp
If the brass was longer, would this not affect the crimp?bruce martindale wrote: The brass is never too long
Trigger71- Posts : 15
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Age : 48
Re: Case gauge for 38sp
Pistol brass does not tend to "grow" like rifle brass, which always needs trimming after firing. I've never trimmed a pistol case in over 40 years of reloading. Having said that, if you taper, rather than roll crimp, that solves the "problem".
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