.38/.357 bullets for a S&W snubby?

[Mickstix]

Hey! Im looking for advice on some good bullets to reload for my S&W model 66.. It's a K frame 2.5" snubnose.. What style and grain of bullet is good to use in this firearm, in yas opinion?? (I'll probably stick with .38spl since the hot .357's are a little too much for everyday in the K frames)
Hell, I cant pass up an opp to show off my gun, so here she is! :patriot:
http://home.comcast.net/~mickstix/My66_left.jpg

[MakeMineaP99]

I'm a fan of the old FBI load, 158 gr LSWCHP.

[nitesite]

THAT....

is a durned beautiful sidearm. A true CLASSIC. I love your use of the Tyler T-Grip!

I would suggest a 158-gr LSWC and 5.0-gr of Unique with a standard pistol primer.

I can send you a sample pack of cast 158-gr LSWCs and jacketed JSPs if you can't find some locally. My bullet stash isn't very large but I need some good karma coming my way.

[ept000]

OK, write this down, this is the perfect load for a snubby. In fact I just let two other shooters, one of which has never shot a snubby, shoot the last of what I had in stock, and they both loved it.

125 grain FMJ flat point
3.5 grains of Solo 1000 (thanks Dan)
COL 1.410"

Accuracy is beyond belief. Recoil is a nice push, no snap. The guy that shot it for the first time shot a 3" group at twenty yards! This is a great load. If you don't like it, I'll refund all your money.

[MakeMineaP99]

That load is also CLEAN, as in Clays clean.

[BigSlick]

Any chrono data on the suggested loads ?

[MakeMineaP99]

Not out of a snub nose (don't have one currently), but I do out of a 4". I'll have to look at my notes when I get home again.

[Mickstix]

Thanks for the suggestions fellas!! And thanks for the cudos on my 66 Nitesite!! I'd love to try a sample pack of your LSWC and/or JSP bullets, as Im havin a hard time finding "anything" locally, that relates to handgun reloading.. :o

[Crazy4nitro]

Sexy Wheelie ya Got.
Ya Mind if I take it on a Date sometime?

I like the Load Nightsite suggested. If you find that its a lil warmer then you like.
my "Plinker" load is 3.8gr of Unique under a 158gr Lead Bullet. (725ish over my chrono)

'Nitro

[nitesite]

.... Nitesite!! I'd love to try a sample pack of your LSWC and/or JSP bullets, as Im havin a hard time finding "anything" locally, that relates to handgun reloading.. :o

Shoot me a mailing address and I'll get some out to you, pard. I'll send you what I can. It'll be a mix of Leadhead and Remington and Speer and Lazer Cast, cuz I won't let go of the nice cast bullets that a generous GPer named Eric made himself and shared with me. He put his heart in them and then shared some with me, so those bullets are staying with me. I hope you understand.

I know that the guys here who cast will claim :yuk: but here is the website for the guys who provide Buffalo Bore the 158-gr LSWC-HP gas check bullet that BB loads in their wonderful .38 snubbie ammo.

http://www.rimrockbullets.net/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3&products_id=74

It's a 5-BHN GC bullet that would be freakin marvelous from a snubbie at .38 standard or +P pressures. I pay about the same price for 100-rds of factory rifle bullets for hunting, so I don't think the price is really all that bad for guys like me who don't cast our own handgun bullets.

[Mickstix]

Nite, thanks for the link and no problem on keepin the prized boolitz to ye self! I wouldnt share my best stuff either! ;) I sent ya an "IM".. Oh, BTW, if ya dont mind, what does 5 BHN GC mean? (Gotta remember, Im just a learnin here) :D From the site I gather it has to do with Gas Check and Brinnel Hardness, but I've no idea what that means or how it applies?? :o

Nitro, thanks as well for the compliments on my 66!! If your ever in Central Fl. you can take her for a spin! Im not the jealous type..
Honest! :17::biggrinjester:

[ept000]

Shoot me a mailing address and I'll get some out to you, pard. I'll send you what I can. It'll be a mix of Leadhead and Remington and Speer and Lazer Cast, cuz I won't let go of the nice cast bullets that a generous GPer named Eric made himself and shared with me. He put his heart in them and then shared some with me, so those bullets are staying with me. I hope you understand.
Thank you for the very kind words Dave. It means a lot to me.

[nitesite]

Thank you for the very kind words Dave. It means a lot to me.

When I sent you that brass, I didn't want anything in return. But after holding the cast beauties I got from you, I can't help but highly treasure them. And they shoot great! ")

They ain't for sale or trade, Eric.

Mickstix will get a sample pack from me but it'll be some commercially made stuff that I can share.

Best to all,

Dave

[Mickstix]

Thanks Dave, lookin forward to the goodies!!

[nitesite]

Mick,

A package went out today via USPS.

Sorry it took over a week.

You should have them Wednesday.

Hope you find them useful. Enjoy your new obsession! :)

We're all right here if you have questions or want to share your enjoyment!

[Mickstix]

Thanks Nitesite!! I'll be on the lookout!! Cant wait to give em a try!! They will be my very first reloads!! (Had finally gathered up the supplies I need to make a few rounds EXCEPT bullets) So these are a god send! ;) I'll post a full report after I send em down the pipe!! :D