Photo: Hand Loaded Nickel Plated 38 Special

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The first three photos are of twenty-five nickel plated 38 Special cartridges. The last is of a J frame Model 49 Smith & Wesson 38 Special revolver that rode on the ankle of a police officer in a small town in Southern Illinois in the 80's and 90's.


Hornday 125 grain FP-XTP #35730
Smith & Wesson nickel plated brass (range pickup)
Alliant Bullseye powder 3.8 grains
CCI #500 small pistol primers
COL 1.433" (1.470" listed in the Lyman 49th Reloading Handbook)*

*Do NOT attempt to reproduce this load. Follow the specifications given in a reputable handloading manual.


Photo: Hand Loaded Nickel Plated 38 Special | Ecency