Reloading 38 Special Target Rounds

I am just going over how I reload my target rounds. This is the type of bullet that I shoot the most. It is cheap and easy.

[@formicapple2]

British shooter here. Lost my pistols in 96 as we all did. Nice to reminisce past days. My fav load was 2.6 grains of Bullseye, 148 grain hollow based wad cutter. Could get all rounds in v bull at 25 meters bench rested, most times ave 96 hand held. Ah salad days, miss those times at the range with my mates.

[@A_Renaissance_Man]

Oh yea ... I really enjoyed shooting wad cutters in 38. I always used 357 casings for 357 and 38 casings in the 38. Good old 0.358-inch, 148-grain double ended wad cutters. I used both Bulleye and Hi-Skor 700x, back in the day ...

[@JackGorton1960s]

Shitcan the king & get them back.

[@JackGorton1960s]

Always scrape the pocket. New primer must seat fully.

[@toyotrustPR]

Thank you for the video, it helped a lot.

[@magnaman94]

Great video. Thanks

[@Sunbear415]

148 gr Hollow Base Wadcutter 2.7 gr Bullseye Seat flush with a very light roll crimp. Recipe of Bullseye champions for 80 years!!!!

[@pinslayer4579]

Titegroup seems to burn cleaner and is more readily available in my area 2.7. Gr. Also

[@johnkazuberns7008]

Adding some brasso is pretty good too

[@davidsquall351]

Cool scale I like all the info it has.

[@footnotedrummer]

It's funny, but I've never used a full blown wad cutter in reloading. It's funny how odd they look. Thanks for the video!

[@zachburke8906]

intresting video to just skim over nice job

[@patv1271]

Awesome video. Very detailed and nothing left out. That is more flare on the mouth than I use.

[@scenicdriveways6708]

I just got done reloading 150 - .38spl. 148 gr. HBWC's ( Hollow Base Wad Cutters ) with 3.5 grains of Unique Powder and CCI primers .

[@ArthurSperotto]

Awsome vid!!! Just subbed ya!!!

[@firefox8192]

SUPERB! this guy must be a school teacher , he very comprehensive THANKS . LONG LIVE THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES REPUBLIC. Keep your powder Dry.

[@A_Renaissance_Man]

Well ... this is the only press I have ever owned since 1985. I works fine for all of the calibers I reload, 38-45 hand gun and 223 - 270 rifle. I like the turret in that I can change out the depriming die when I pick up brass at the range. I have seen this press at gun shows for 80 dollars. A good number of primers will miss the catch pan and roll away to be stepped on later. This is not a progressive press. Just perform one operation at a time. The primer feeder works well but is slow

[@tjmooremusic]

Sure looks like you know what you are doin. I have two questions in regards to reloading 38special. 1. Do you recommend any particular primer manufacturer? 2. What priming tool are you using? 3. What tray are you using? 4. Any comments, lessons on getting a good roll crimp? ?? I enjoyed the video. Thank you.

[@rockcrawlinnut]

thats cool. i have one just dont really see them very often thought i would get your opinion of it. im in the process of getting it cleeaned up so i can get started reloading. i will be starting off with .38 special.

[@romansten9]

@prokity I see your point. On the other hand, bullet casting is like any other part of reloading, you have to enjoy it or whats the point? It all takes time. I like casting bullets.Professionally made?We all know that the best quality is hand made yourself, nobody else cares more & thats also why many of us reload But I wouldn't have a problem buying cast bullets at a good price. The thing I would never do is pay 15-20 cents per bullet like some do (unless its for something special)

[@bucklee436]

you sound like joker on shrumes yo!! Great vid.

[@spapi3880]

Buck Lee you know how I got these scars? Primer detonation.

[@tjmooremusic]

Subscibed!

[@ArtZasadny]

Lyman Spar-T!!

[@romansten9]

I looked at Rimrock. The standard dewc 148 gr .357 bullets were about 6 cents each. Is that the one you use? Currently I make my own from free lead, but I might be willing to pay a little for them sometime in the future. thanks for the video.

[@drebaselius9160]

Great video. That priming tool/tray is a must. Who makes it?

[@A_Renaissance_Man]

The priming tool is made by RCBS

[@drebaselius9160]

@@A_Renaissance_Man Thanks for the info.

[@rockcrawlinnut]

whats your opinion on the press you have?

[@inritoday]

Good info, thanks

[@allenstark1583]

I was wondering what type of a reloading press is that you're using? I don't think I've ever seen one quite like that I know it's a turret press but what brand?

[@A_Renaissance_Man]

Thank you for asking. The press is a Lyman that I purchased used in 1983. In all these years I never looked to upgrade to something new.

[@mdd1963]

I skimmed, looking to see what your chosen powder and charge weight was....did I just miss it?

[@fjb4932]

mdd1963 I do believe you did ( miss powder and charge weight ): 38 Spcl Target Load 148 Gr DEWC 2.1 grain / 700-X 1.250 COAL Lesson: skimming=skipped / missed

[@carllove3705]

David Prokity- What kind of press is that? It looks really sturdy and strong.

[@A_Renaissance_Man]

The press is a 1980's Lyman Turret press. I have seen them at gun shows for $80 or so.

[@johnkazuberns7008]

Ever considered a progressive press like the Dillon 650/750?

[@A_Renaissance_Man]

Thank you for asking. I have considered them but, my volume is so low that I cannot justify the money spent. Currently I enjoy the routine I have developed for myself and I will continue to just 'hobby' around as I do not shoot volumes of projectiles that would move me to a progressive system.

[@tankstew7]

Why don't you use the priming feature on your press? I have the same press and think it works well.

[@A_Renaissance_Man]

Yes the primer feature does work well with this press. I prefer to the hand primer because Priming with the handle requires four movements. Case on and up into position, down onto the primer, up to remover the primer tool, down to remove the case.

[@tankstew7]

***** After I wrote you, I saw where you noted that it was a little slow on the Lyman press. Thanks for the response. Any thoughts on whether to use the RCBS hand primer or the Lee?

[@A_Renaissance_Man]

I have not used the Lee. RCBS has worked very well for me so I have not tried anything else.

[@joecachia2]

Too much flaring. that is definitely not 'just enough' IMO . No wonder you have to trim often.

[@A_Renaissance_Man]

+Joseph Cachia You are correct and I no longer need to flair cases anymore. I am making a video on that exact topic. Thank you for your input. I greatly appreciate your comments.

[@SouthernAlco]

Good video, but way too much bell

[@A_Renaissance_Man]

Thank you for your reply. I currently do not force the lead down the shell but the flair could be toned down a bit. No cracks yet.

[@danielswartz6818]

you have a tendency to repeat yourself over and over do you realize how much time you spent on opening up the mouth of the cartridge to accept a bullet. Too much time explain it once and that’s enough. I couldn’t watch anymore cause you’re dragging it out.

[@charlesirby9222]

Howdy David…Sizing with the Lee sizer just got fast…please watch this short clip we put on You Tube in order for Lee to look at it and possibly modify their sizing approach. kzbin.info/www/bejne/apqrhneYeJ6bh80 If you agree please contact my pard, Thom Finks as it is on his channel…I don't have one as yet. Thank You…charlie