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I shoot 38 special for plinking in my 357's. 3.7 gr WST powder with 158 gr lead rnfp from S&S Castings 1" grouping at 7 yards shot single action with Ruger Security Six: Most accurate load tested yet. (I still need to load up a bunch and test to make sure that I wasn't just in the Zen Zone! Am cleaning the casings right now with new Dillon Tumbler that I just got from Brian.) 4.3 gr 231 powder with 158 gr lead rnfp from S&S Castings 3.2 gr 231 powder with 148 gr lead DEWC from S&S Castings

I had the same problem weighing the loaded rounds. Different casings weigh substantially different. Oh well, that extra scale that I bought for that purpose is now for sale!

Wow, where do you find that?

I noticed that Dillon polish says that it doesn't have any ammonia in it. Does Nu Finish have ammonia?

Ok, now I know that I am going with the CV-750 Vibratory case cleaner and the CM-500 media separator. Now, which media should I get? I have one jug of Lymans corn cob that my Dad gave me for my birthday, so I am leaning toward getting the walnut shells so that I have some of both. What do you recommend? I am currently reloading mostly silver colored 38 special cases, but will eventually start reloading 9mm & 45 ACP brass. Thank you all for your input, it is priceless..."In the multitude of counselors there is safety."

Just a thought, was the 158 grain listed as a swc? (semi wad-cutter) That would stick out of the casing like a normal bullet.

I ran into the same thing. I started seating the wadcutter with the beveled end just barely sticking out of the casing. Much better performance with less air in the casing. Sure looks funny that deep, but I believe that is how they are made to be loaded. My most accurate load was 3.1 grains of W-231 with a 148 grain double ended wadcutter in 38 special.

Hey all, I am starting to look into which case cleaner I should order. What is your recommendation?

Hmm, I've been sorting my 38/357 brass as well. I don't have a crono so I can't evaluate it that way, but with the off brand I can see a bulge in the casing at the base of the 148 gr double ended wadcutters. It is so thick that they won't fit in the .357 case gauge. I have been shooting them up in my S&W M&P 340 snubby. They will not load into my Ruger Security Six.

Flex, I like your new avitar!

I am using a Black & Decker Workmate 400 that I got at a yardsale. I took an old coffee table top that we found beside the road on trash day, and bolted it to the top of the Workmate. My Dillon 550 is bolted to that. Relatively stable for the rate that I reload. Tool heads etc. store nicely on the lower shelf. Look on Craigs List in the tool section. I got another one last week for the garage. Good luck!

Watched the video. Good job! THanks.

+1 on S&S Castings. They shipped the next day and were good quality. Just loaded the last of my wadcutters, I am going to order some more tomorrow.

Let us know what works please.

When mine does that, there has always been gunk underneath the primer. It makes me cringe when that primer catches! Nothing like scraping something across an explosive device!

That is beautiful! Thanks for the inspiring picture. The local shop said they should have one in this week. Am going to stop by and check it out.

Good idea, that will make sure they are aligned. I'll take the bottom apart today and check the ball.

Yes. I checked the Dillon chart to make sure. #2 shell plate & buttons for 38/357.

Good, tried that. Will see if that helps.

I have to watch every time the case comes up to the powder funnel. Sometimes it will catch on the edge of the case and crimp the edge. It is like the case is tilted too far toward the front of the machine. I loosened the powder die nut and slid the whole die as far over in the threads as it would go, then tightened it down. That has helped, but I still have to watch it. If not, it will destroy one casing per 50 rounds. That is no big deal except for the fact that it has a live primer in it at that stage, and I hate to waste a primer!!! Anyone else have this problem? Thanks in advance.

Hi all, I stopped in the local shop the other day to talk 1911's and Don told me to check out the Dan Wesson Pointman Seven when they get another one in stock. Anyone out there have one? What are your opinions? Thanks in advance.

I am starting to see small pistol primers show up at the local stores here in North Carolina. They will only sell 500 at a time instead of a box of 1000. That beats out of stock all together. At least I can still keep shooting. Maybe things are turning around.

Do you use case lube with pistol brass?

Thanks guys, this all helps tremendously! now I have a better idea of where to start. My manuals do not have much info on WST. Have the new Speers manual back-ordered from BE, should be coming in June hopefully. I am keeping a list of the recipes & comments in my notebook. Keep 'em comin'! This forum rocks!

What do you mean "corn"?