38spl loading

[shootermike508]

I have a S&W 586 with a 6" bbl. I mistakenly loaded 4.0 gr. of bullseye with a 158gr SWC. If I shoot these will my gun blow up?? I can't find my reloading book. I was set up for 9mm and pulled a dumbass and forgot to re calibrate my powder thrower and I don't have a bullet puller. Looks like I may need to invest in one soon??

 

[slap shot]

Sounds like a +p load. I'm sure others with more 38 spec experience will chime in soon.

Edit: actually a bit hot for +p. 3.8 for bullseye is what I see. Wanna borrow my puller?

 

[Picton]

I use 4.1 of Bullseye; 125 grain bullet, though. No blowups yet.

Bullet pullers are cheap.

 

[NavelOfficer]

http://www.alliantpowder.com/reloaders/recipedetail.aspx?gtypeid=1&weight=158&shellid=27&bulletid=30

Alliant's website lists 3.9g of Bullseye for 158g LSWC (Speer) in .38 Special +P. I wouldn't think a .357 revolver would have any issues eating these, but by the book they are overcharged.

 

[EddieCoyle]

Shoot 'em.

You'll be fine.

 

[Upland]

Sounds like a good excuse to buy a 357 magnum Revolver.

 

[EddieCoyle]

Sounds like a good excuse to buy a 357 magnum Revolver.

A S&W 586 is a .357 Magnum.

 

[DW357]

You should be good to go according to Alliant's website.

And yes you should have a bullet puller. I have an inertia puller and one of those Hornady collet puller dies.

 

[shootermike508]

Case's are .38sp not .357. Thank you all for your input!!!

 

[greencobra]

not flaming but....might i suggest buying factory ammo....you show a lot of the signs of an accident waiting to happen....no loading book, not paying attention, not having basic tools handy. i hope when you have your catastrophic failure your not shooting next to me.

 

[shootermike508]

As I stated I couldn't find my manual but found out my friend has my Lymans, I understand that those books are pretty much written in blood and I caught my mistake. I guess 5000 posts in 5 years means you spend a lot of time behind the keyboard?? Thanks for the boost tho guy, have a nice day. I'm sure you wont be next to me if I do have a failure.

 

[DW357]

 

[shootermike508]

LOL Andrew I'm sure he didn't mean to come off like a dik or anything...........