Large rifle cases require a few more hoops be jumped through. Once I know the weight I set my powder measure to throw it and in revolver cartridges charge cases as normal. 38 Long Colt, Carbide, including shell holder. Price: 99.99 LEE-DIE-38-S-LC LEE Loading Dies, caliber. 38 Long Colt, unprimed brass, correct head stamp, by Starline, pack of 500. When working with a new to me BP cartridge that's how I determine the starting charge. CASE-38-LONG-COLT-PACK-500 Cartridge Case.
Once you have that charge it doesn't matter if it's 10 grs. It will vary a little with different manufacturer's of the case. Then juggle your powder charge until you get to that height. You need the wad or the base of the bullet will be eaten by the BP. 040.or more if you wish.for the card wad. There are similar models of this handgun made by Colt: the Model 1889, 1892, 1895, 1896 and later the Model.
38 for a good reason, as it is a double action revolver and is chambered for the. This revolver is sometimes called the D.A. Measure how much of the bullet is going to be seated into the case, add about. The Colt Model 1894 revolver is an important piece of history in the evolution of the modern handgun. One doesn't need anywhere near the compression in those small revolver cartridges as is sometimes needed in big BP rifle cases. You want a powder charge that will fill the case to the point where, with a card wad over it, will allow for just a little compression and, to be redundant, 1/16 in.
Weight, volume, what's the difference? What you are looking for is as I said in my first post. Someone else can tell you the specifics although I guess you could use a filler of some sort. You load them till there compressed a bit or they don't go boom correctly. I also don't think you have mid-range loads in BP cartridges. I hope this helps in some way and please keep us posted.Įdit: oops, just read your last sentence. Not too shabby for double action shooting of a couple inexpensive 100 year old revolvers. I've circled the 5 round groups although I'm not sure if it comes through in the image. Here are two pictures of targets I shot at 14' using the two guns pictured above. Released in 1908 as the Colt Army Special, the revolver was renamed the 'Colt's Official Police' in 1927 in order to better market to law. 38 Special cartridge, and manufactured by the Colt's Manufacturing Company. 357.358-inch (9.079. The Colt Official Police is a medium frame, double-action revolver with a six-round cylinder, primarily chambered for the. 361 inches, but the article text says 'In contrast, the. They have what I'd call a concave base rather than a hollow base and for a couple of old revolvers I get decent accuracy. The Specifications box on the right says the bullet diameter is. that you were kind enough to help me in dating are Magtech 146 grain LRN that are made for 38 S&W (the correct diameter-.361). I kinda thought you had to use a BP lube to avoid fowling when loading black powder cartridges. Make sure to include the shipping address and correct contact information for a success shipping experience.įor questions on shipping please contract the companies below or JoEllen at 80 ext.Now what bullet are you using? A 148 grain HBSW? I know nothing about nothing sontake this with a grain of salt but I'm only familiar with a 148 grain Hollow Base Wadcutter which doesn't have a lube groove if that's what it's called. Once these companies have created a shipping quote for you they will contract you using the contact information you have provided on your auction registration. 3 for shipping infomation on firearms.Īfter your invoice has been paid one of the below third party shippers will pickup your items. Once you invoice has been paid for contact Mark at 80 ext. Auction company is not responsible for shipment or any duties there-in unless stated below.įirearms will be shipped by our company. We carry 38 Long Colt ammo from top brand.
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