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<blockquote data-quote="rbstern" data-source="post: 2865133" data-attributes="member: 40553"><p>I'm a big fan of the Lee 358-125 RF for plinking rounds out of any 38/357. I make them in big batches, size them .358, and use them for both 38 special and 9mm. Shoot the 38 special out of a 642 Airweight, a 686, a Rossi 92, and a suppressed 357 H&R, loaded so they'll stay subsonic velocities out of the rifles, usually with close to a max load of Clays or Royal Scot. Any of the speedy pistol/shotgun powders will work in this type of formula. Bullseye, Red Dot, etc. Lighter powder loads work, too, but the crimp has to be firmer. With so little powder in the case, the primer needs a chance to get everything lit up before the bullet heads downrange, otherwise the velocity gets erratic.</p><p></p><p>The bullet profile allows the cartridge to slide easily into revolver cylinders, feeds well from in a lever gun, and leaves a decent mark on paper. Not as clean as a wadcutter, but still good.</p><p></p><p>Opinion on recoil is subjective, but I think it's pretty light, even from the Airweight. It's the kind of round most folks could shoot all day. It's also a good small game round: Makes a single hole, all the way through.</p><p></p><p><img src="https://www.okshooters.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/leeprecision.com_images_P_90306.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> </p><p></p><p>Not sure if anyone casts this bullet commercially, but there are other 125 grain, as well as 105 to 110 grain offerings that would work just as well in a snub.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rbstern, post: 2865133, member: 40553"] I'm a big fan of the Lee 358-125 RF for plinking rounds out of any 38/357. I make them in big batches, size them .358, and use them for both 38 special and 9mm. Shoot the 38 special out of a 642 Airweight, a 686, a Rossi 92, and a suppressed 357 H&R, loaded so they'll stay subsonic velocities out of the rifles, usually with close to a max load of Clays or Royal Scot. Any of the speedy pistol/shotgun powders will work in this type of formula. Bullseye, Red Dot, etc. Lighter powder loads work, too, but the crimp has to be firmer. With so little powder in the case, the primer needs a chance to get everything lit up before the bullet heads downrange, otherwise the velocity gets erratic. The bullet profile allows the cartridge to slide easily into revolver cylinders, feeds well from in a lever gun, and leaves a decent mark on paper. Not as clean as a wadcutter, but still good. Opinion on recoil is subjective, but I think it's pretty light, even from the Airweight. It's the kind of round most folks could shoot all day. It's also a good small game round: Makes a single hole, all the way through. [IMG]https://www.okshooters.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/leeprecision.com_images_P_90306.jpg[/IMG] Not sure if anyone casts this bullet commercially, but there are other 125 grain, as well as 105 to 110 grain offerings that would work just as well in a snub. [/QUOTE]
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