Keyser Söze wrote:
wrote:
On Tue, 16 Dec 2014 06:47:14 -0500, Keyser Söze
wrote:

On 12/16/14 1:05 AM, wrote:
On Mon, 15 Dec 2014 21:29:39 -0500, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Mon, 15 Dec 2014 20:49:58 -0500, Keyser Söze
wrote:

I save most of my .357/.38 special brass for a friend who reloads. It
could be an interesting hobby, I guess, but it seems too tedious to
interest me, and I don't see any serious $$$ savings.

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The real advantage of reloading is that you can make ammo that is
commercially unavailable like sub-sonic 38 special wad cutters.


... or stuff that is hot and nasty.



Midway and other vendors sell subsonic .38 special wadcutters.

http://tinyurl.com/pam4z5s

From the manufacturer's site:

This is the most accurate load that money can buy for your .38 Special!
Specifically made to deliver one hole accuracy out to 50yds. Loaded to
extremely tight tolerances and priced right for matches and for getting
the most from your .38 special or 357 Magnum for accuracy. This load
uses a 21BHN hardness HARDCAST bullet so it will not lead up your bbl
and will not deform on impact.

Velocity: 800fps / 4" Ruger GP-100
6.0" bbl S&W - 855fps
2.0" bbl - 740fps
Bullet: MATCH GRADE Full Wadcutter 148gr. Hardcast

Muzzle Energy: 210 ft. lbs. 4"
240 ft. lbs. 6.0""
180 ft. lbs



Of course, it is "commercially unavailable," unless you order some.
Have a nice day.

64c a shot for a really cheap cast lead bullet in a very modest load.
Reloading starts looking attractive at that point.

If you have the gear and the time and the patience.

Hell for 20 bucks you can buy a Lee Loader.