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Post by brdrgrd Sat Jan 11, 2025 7:30 pm

Looking for some factory 38 wadcutter for my model 52. Anyone try the offering by Magtech?

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Post by Wobbley Sat Jan 11, 2025 7:55 pm

I have. It ran fine. Accurate enough but your results may be different.
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Post by RoyDean Sat Jan 11, 2025 11:19 pm

I've shot a lot of Magtech 38 WC in various revolvers. It is generally OK at 25yds, depends on the gun. Useless at 50yds with any of my several revolvers.

I would categorise it as economical factory training ammo, not fit for serious match. But, as always, YMMV

I found that the Magtech 158 LSWC is much better in revolvers, but sadly, no use for your Model 52.

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Post by jwax Sun Jan 12, 2025 10:36 am

Might try Georgia Arms:
https://www.georgia-arms.com/38-special-148gr-lead-wadcutter-new/
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Post by JRV Sun Jan 12, 2025 1:02 pm

I have been “Magtech-ed” twice at matches with the 148gr wadcutters—puff loads that hit 6” low on the B8 and off paper on the B6.

I swore them off. I went through 800 rounds of them over the course of two years (not just one lot; purchased different times from different dealers) and had a 1-2% puffball failure rate the entire time.

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Post by brdrgrd Sun Jan 12, 2025 6:07 pm

Thank you all, you saved me from making a big mistake.

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Post by RedBand Mon Jan 13, 2025 10:03 am

some places are selling them as cheap as they are selling winchester 38 sepcial brass

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