Cowboy ammo question

[1911man]

Why is cowboy ammo more expensive that regular plinking ammo? Second question. Can a person load 357 magnum cases to 800 fps.? When I use 38 specials my rifle has some problems cycling, that is why I am asking about the magnum case, they cycle better. Why do some manufacturers load with light bullets and 158 grain heavy bullets, with the velocity the same? Recoil? I am shooting a carbine.

[Dutch3]

I don't know about a carbine, but I loaded some 158g .38SPL with Trail Boss for my J-frame snubby. I thought my wife might find the recoil more manageable.

While they were pleasant to shoot, the bullets were tumbling and keyholing the target at about 15 yds.

[bobbybutler.rb]

Why is cowboy ammo more expensive that regular plinking ammo? Second question. Can a person load 357 magnum cases to 800 fps.? When I use 38 specials my rifle has some problems cycling, that is why I am asking about the magnum case, they cycle better. Why do some manufacturers load with light bullets and 158 grain heavy bullets, with the velocity the same? Recoil? I am shooting a carbine.

I hope your not firing 38 specials in a 357 magnum!. Because of the shorter case you can get lead spalling from a miniscule change in alignment, can cause catastrophic failure and danger of exploding your chamber.

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[dustoff31]

I hope your not firing 38 specials in a 357 magnum!. Because of the shorter case you can get lead spalling from a miniscule change in alignment, can cause catastrophic failure and danger of exploding your chamber.
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If the cylinder was that far out of time, it wouldn't matter whether you were firing .38s or .357s.

Shooting .38s out of a .357 revolver is a very common thing.

[AGGRO]

I hope your not firing 38 specials in a 357 magnum!. Because of the shorter case you can get lead spalling from a miniscule change in alignment, can cause catastrophic failure and danger of exploding your chamber.

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Does the maker say it can shoot .38?

[1911man]

[357magnum]

I load all my 38 spl in magnum cases, been doing this for many years.

[Triple765]

Why is cowboy ammo more expensive that regular plinking ammo?

I'm assuming because it's specialty ammo made in smaller quantities.

[dohc]

revolver wise i do the same as well. 38 spl loads on 357 brass.

[FISHNFRANK]

I’ll venture to say that more .38 Special has been fired in .357 chambers than the .357 magnum has. The above post #3 is rediculous

[alpha_romeo_XV]

I've been reloading light loads in 357 rather than 38 cases for a Marlin 1894 for several years so I can use cheaper plated bullets instead of full metal jacket and still have good feeding. One of the benefits of reloading. I also load some rifle loads too hot to shoot in my S&W 686 so need to keep them labeled clearly.

[plumbum]

I'm assuming because it's specialty ammo made in smaller quantities.

This ^
And the fact that SASS people usually spend money to be period correct.

[1911man]

In loading the 357 case the extra air inside, and low powder charge doesn’t effect the shot? So you can’t use gas check bullets in sass? So what is the difference in shooting light loads and heavier bullets? Just preference?

[Jwalt]

It's perfectly safe to fire .38 special in a .357 revolver, the only thing that might need to be said is "clean your damn gun".

[TrailerparkTrash]

I hope your not firing 38 specials in a 357 magnum!. Because of the shorter case you can get lead spalling from a miniscule change in alignment, can cause catastrophic failure and danger of exploding your chamber.

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^^^ FUD