Harley999 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Just loading for target practice and using a lighter load, I was wondering if others have done this. Don’t crimp the casing, make it snug only. Any advice is appreciated and thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHI Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 With very few exceptions 38 SPL and 357 MAG bullets are the same. Additionally you would roll crimp both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngeyes Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Roll crimp is to keep bullets in place when firing the revolver. If the crimp isn't applied the bullet can pull out and stop the action from turning. Reloading for practice or competition requires the same amount of steps. Why would you not want to crimp properly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 18 hours ago, Harley999 said: Don’t crimp the casing, make it snug only. Are you using a single stage reloader ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmc1974 Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 I use a Dillon Square Deal B, for all my handgun loads. the 38/357 is the same kit, you just adjust your bullet seating depth, and crimp( I do crimp everything) It loads very accurate 38 and 357 Magnum rounds. I shoot IDPA, USPSA and 3 gun with that volume, there's no way I'd load on anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 You can't roll crimp unless there is a canalure in the bullet If it's smooth sided taper crimp, not sure if that will hold at 357 velocity 2nd problem is most plated bullets are not designed for 357 velocities, unless they are a heavy plate type As said above 38 and 357 bullets are the same diameter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHI Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 https://www.berrysmfg.com/product/bp-38-357-125gr-fp read what it says about crimp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley999 Posted April 18, 2020 Author Share Posted April 18, 2020 Thanks to all for the comments. I load on a Dillon 550B purchased from Mr. Enos and company, been loading 9mm and 45 acp mostly. In my research on this topic, I saw the comments on the Berry’s and Xtreme website. This prompted my question. The good news is that I found three boxes of factory loaded 44 magnum and three 357 boxes in my gun safe I forgot. The really good news is that I found a Walther PPS in 9mm. Hopefully the Wife doesn’t see this tread because I am thinking about a S&W M&P9 Shield EZ M2.0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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