Lyman 358311

[Ben]

This one is like driving around in a 1951 Chevy.
May be old, but it works real well.
I've seen some pretty amazing groups shot with this one.
I enjoy shooting this one out of my Marlin 1894, 38 Spec., CBC.

Ben

 

[RicinYakima]

Nice rifle !

 

[Ben]

Thanks,
One of my favorites.

Ben

 

[RicinYakima]

The #358311 was the second design from Ideal made for the 38 S&W Special load. The #358250 was the black powder bullet that held almost twice as much lube and could compress the black powder when loaded, it was so long. The new #358311 took up less case room and was very accurate. Even when the Colt 38 Special bullet (#358416 RNFP) was introduced in the 1920's it could not displace the #358311.

From 1890's to the 1910's was a great time to a 38. Lots of research for the S&W, New Police, Army, S&W special and Colt Special. Because they were so much easier and cheaper to shoot than the 44's. So both target and field shooters flocked to the .38's.

 

[fiver]

i love it when you drop these little tidbits Ric.

 

[Mitty38]

Love the 358311. It's my go to traditional pan lubed bullet for the .38 special.

 

[Thumbcocker]

I always enjoy Ben's bullet porn pics.

 

[RicinYakima]

i love it when you drop these little tidbits Ric.

Thanks, I have many books on reloading tools and really like doing research. Too hot out yesterday to do much, so spent some time with the books.

 

[oscarflytyer]

Good to hear good things about this one. One came in the set of estate stuff I bought back awhile ago.