.38 SPL.

[Greydaddy 2]

Anyone shooting a Colt 2nd. gen. .38 SPL? Curious as to what loads you're using.

[John Fox 5]

I'm using a second gen 357 and use 38 148 gr. wadcutters with about 3 grs. of Bullseye.

[Greydaddy 2]

I'm using a second gen 357 and use 38 148 gr. wadcutters with about 3 grs. of Bullseye.

Thanks! I don't have any Bullseye, but I was trying to get some ideas. Ya think standard loads with jacketed bullets would be ok? I have a bunch of those loaded up for my 357. You casting your own?

[Sigman 41]

I'm shooting 158gr LSWC over 4.2 gr. of Universal Clays. I don't think jacketed bullets should be a problem.

[JonF 79]

get some lead bullets and a can of Trailboss for some super soft shooting! i loaded up some 38 wadcutters and in my 686, it feels like a 22. Sounds like you are concerned with pressure on this older gun?

[Greydaddy 2]

get some lead bullets and a can of Trailboss for some super soft shooting! i loaded up some 38 wadcutters and in my 686, it feels like a 22. Sounds like you are concerned with pressure on this older gun?

Yes, wondering about the pressure, but I sure there are plenty of mild jacketed loads. I do have 5 or 6 manuals & mag articles. I think I shot jacketed bullets in one I had back in 1958. Thanks, guys.