Need Advice on Bullet Type - The Firearms Forum

paperboy98 · 03-26-2010, 04:07 PM

I shoot only handguns and need some advice for revolver loads regarding bullet types. I shoot paper targets and the occasional steel profile, always for fun, not competition. Is there any reason I wouldn't load lead SWC bullets for this purpose? Are there reasons I would load FMJ or other jacketed bullets? For targets, would I generally use lighter loads?

Finally, would anyone like to suggest a recipe target load for .38Sp; 357 Mag; 40 S&W and 44 Mag? Thanks for any and all advice and suggestions.
Paperboy98

Old Grump · 03-26-2010, 05:05 PM

LSWC Kieth style bullet is the only bullet I reload for my handguns. No reason to not load them from any practical point unless you are shooting in a no lead zone in California. One load I use in my 357 for target shooting is 3 gr of bullseye behind 158 gr LSWC bullet, most use a heavier charge so I don't recommend it, just saying its one of my loads. Good out to 50 yards and fun for rabbit hunting.

03-26-2010, 04:07 PM	#1
paperboy98 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 10	Need Advice on Bullet Type I shoot only handguns and need some advice for revolver loads regarding bullet types. I shoot paper targets and the occasional steel profile, always for fun, not competition. Is there any reason I wouldn't load lead SWC bullets for this purpose? Are there reasons I would load FMJ or other jacketed bullets? For targets, would I generally use lighter loads? Finally, would anyone like to suggest a recipe target load for .38Sp; 357 Mag; 40 S&W and 44 Mag? Thanks for any and all advice and suggestions. Paperboy98 -->

03-26-2010, 05:05 PM	#2
Old Grump Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Little hut in the woods near Blue River Wisconsin Posts: 2,293	Re: Need Advice on Bullet Type LSWC Kieth style bullet is the only bullet I reload for my handguns. No reason to not load them from any practical point unless you are shooting in a no lead zone in California. One load I use in my 357 for target shooting is 3 gr of bullseye behind 158 gr LSWC bullet, most use a heavier charge so I don't recommend it, just saying its one of my loads. Good out to 50 yards and fun for rabbit hunting. __________________ "When once a republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil."~~- Thomas Jefferson Roman Catholic, Life Member of American Legion, VFW, Wisconsin Libertarian party, Wi-FORCE, WGO, NRA, JPFO, GOA, SAFand CCRKBA