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02-24-2003, 10:31 AM

omega252
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(1/24/02 6:08:13 pm)
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I recently purchased an old military and police S&W revolver in .38 S&W cal. in very good condition.

I am interested in developing a load with 200 gr. bullets to duplicate the original Brittish .380/200 load.

Do any of us know of a source of 200 gr. lead bullets in .358-.360 dia.? Also any data that might be offered would be appriciated. Thanks
Omega

Xracer
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(1/25/02 9:37:35 am)
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I don't know of any source for .38/200 bullets.....you might have to cast your own.

That round was a slow moving one......630 fps with a muzzle energy of 176 ft./lb. for the military load.

Assuming you can find the bullets, I'd start with 2.5-3 gr. of Bullseye.

a81492
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(2/26/02 1:59:26 pm)
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Sounds like an interesting project. Believe that this caliber normally used a heel-based (2 diameters, stepped) configuration bullet.......... next to extinct supply. Might possibly find a custom caster to tackle the task.

Have heard of others using hollow-based WC's (sized .358 w/ moderate load of a fast burner propellant) getting adequate results in these old timers. FWIW.

Good luck w/that critter
best,
joey

Hangfire
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(2/26/02 5:21:42 pm)
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I'm pretty sure I have an old carton of 200gr. .358 swc. I'll check when I get home tonight.

Hangfire
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(2/26/02 7:08:46 pm)
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The one's I have are sized .357. They came from Colorado Cast Bullet out of Montrose, CO. 303-249-4227

Bonus Bullets in Canon City, CO has 200gr FP sized 358
bonusbullets.com

Good luck

SW Man
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(3/4/02 6:52:45 pm)
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First, it is a 38/200 NOT a 380/200. I have quite a few of these including some of the actual british guns. I have been looking for a source for a .360 bullet in a 200gn configuration for it that would work as I like to restore ammunition to factory specs. At this point in time I am having a custom made mold made that is in the original configuration. Seems to be the only way to get the bullet. I found some.357 200gn bullets, but they were designed for using in a rifle in 38 or 357 caliber and were too long for the 38S&W.
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02-24-2003, 10:31 AM	#1
Guest Adnanced Senior Member Posts: n/a	380/200 omega252 Member Posts: 10 (1/24/02 6:08:13 pm) Reply \| Edit \| Del All 380/200 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I recently purchased an old military and police S&W revolver in .38 S&W cal. in very good condition. I am interested in developing a load with 200 gr. bullets to duplicate the original Brittish .380/200 load. Do any of us know of a source of 200 gr. lead bullets in .358-.360 dia.? Also any data that might be offered would be appriciated. Thanks Omega Xracer Senior Chief Moderator Staff Posts: 1535 (1/25/02 9:37:35 am) Reply \| Edit \| Del Re: 380/200 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I don't know of any source for .38/200 bullets.....you might have to cast your own. That round was a slow moving one......630 fps with a muzzle energy of 176 ft./lb. for the military load. Assuming you can find the bullets, I'd start with 2.5-3 gr. of Bullseye. a81492 Member Posts: 2 (2/26/02 1:59:26 pm) Reply \| Edit \| Del Re: 380/200 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sounds like an interesting project. Believe that this caliber normally used a heel-based (2 diameters, stepped) configuration bullet.......... next to extinct supply. Might possibly find a custom caster to tackle the task. Have heard of others using hollow-based WC's (sized .358 w/ moderate load of a fast burner propellant) getting adequate results in these old timers. FWIW. Good luck w/that critter best, joey Hangfire Member Posts: 17 (2/26/02 5:21:42 pm) Reply \| Edit \| Del Re: 380/200 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I'm pretty sure I have an old carton of 200gr. .358 swc. I'll check when I get home tonight. Hangfire Member Posts: 18 (2/26/02 7:08:46 pm) Reply \| Edit \| Del Re: 380/200 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The one's I have are sized .357. They came from Colorado Cast Bullet out of Montrose, CO. 303-249-4227 Bonus Bullets in Canon City, CO has 200gr FP sized 358 bonusbullets.com Good luck SW Man Member Posts: 30 (3/4/02 6:52:45 pm) Reply \| Edit \| Del Re: 380/200 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- First, it is a 38/200 NOT a 380/200. I have quite a few of these including some of the actual british guns. I have been looking for a source for a .360 bullet in a 200gn configuration for it that would work as I like to restore ammunition to factory specs. At this point in time I am having a custom made mold made that is in the original configuration. Seems to be the only way to get the bullet. I found some.357 200gn bullets, but they were designed for using in a rifle in 38 or 357 caliber and were too long for the 38S&W. The second admendment GUARANTEES the Constitution and the other nine. -->