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okie joe
I bought a Marlin combination mold and reloading tool in 38 S&W M.

I had hoped to be able to cast and reload the 38 S&W round in it. The mold, bullet sizer and priming parts work fine. However, it will not seat a bullet. The cavity is just too long. Any work arounds to make it work?

So what's the difference between the S&W and the 38 S&W M? Is the 38 S&W M a rifle cartridge? Is there a 38 S&W Short, Medium and Long?

Thanks

Jim
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  • okie joe
    my neighbor stopped by today and gave me a top break 38 s&w 5 shot revolver. It has the pearl handle stocks and what seems to be a grip safety. The finish, nickel I presume is tarnished in spots bore is good.It has a 3and 1/4 in barrel.Can't find a model number.Serial # appears to be 197197. Can't post pics at the moment...anyone give me some info.
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  • Manyguns
    There aremany better calibers out there. The .38 S&W is pretty puny.
    Tom
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  • Laredo Lefty
    Joe, The .38 S&W round is somewhat underpowered when compared to .38 spl. Most companies dont make guns in that caliber anymore. The ammo is expensive and sometimes hard to find.

    If the lady in question can shoot a .38 spl it would be a better choice. There are loads of revolvers available in that caliber.
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  • 11b6r
    Lack of good self defense ammo, lead round nose is rated at about 152 ft lbs- rather light IMHO. Teddy Roosevelt was shot with one- went thru a thick folded speech, hit his glasses case, cracked a rib. President McKinley was killed with one- he died 90 days after being shot. You could do better for a defense weapon. While the Brits used it as a military handgun, THEIRS was loaded with a 200 gr bullet.
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  • dcs shooters
    Get her something in 38 special. There a bunch of small revolvers out there. Take her to a gun shop or show and let her handle some.
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