Should I buy .38 or .357 brass? Anyone have once-fired brass?

[Shadow]

Gunbroker has the brass you need. I got over 3000 brass cases cleaned and deprimed for about 4 cents per shipped to my door

[jmpgfoto]

I purchased several thousand once fired .38spl and .45acp from a couple of sellers on GunBroker.Com. Prices ranged from about $15/1K to $20/1K. most were already tumbled with the used primers in.

Today was at Karl's Hardware in Rosamond and they recieved a shipment of primers, ammo, shotshells and bullets but prices were up. SPP/LPP/LRP were $5.99/1K and Berry's plaited bullets were $39/250. If you don't care about waiting 4-8 weeks you can buy direct from Berry's in Utah and get a big discount plus if you buy something like more than $80 worth they ship free! I bought 500/.38 & 500/.45 and they shipped free and took 4 weeks on the backorder. They come in cardboard not the plastic boxes but who cares.

[s4alex]

I purchased several thousand once fired .38spl and .45acp from a couple of sellers on GunBroker.Com. Prices ranged from about $15/1K to $20/1K. most were already tumbled with the used primers in.

Today was at Karl's Hardware in Rosamond and they recieved a shipment of primers, ammo, shotshells and bullets but prices were up. SPP/LPP/LRP were $5.99/1K and Berry's plaited bullets were $39/250. If you don't care about waiting 4-8 weeks you can buy direct from Berry's in Utah and get a big discount plus if you buy something like more than $80 worth they ship free! I bought 500/.38 & 500/.45 and they shipped free and took 4 weeks on the backorder. They come in cardboard not the plastic boxes but who cares.

1k of primers for only $5.99, I am sure that lasted all of about 5 minutes.

[UnknownShooter]

I purchased several thousand once fired .38spl and .45acp from a couple of sellers on GunBroker.Com. Prices ranged from about $15/1K to $20/1K. most were already tumbled with the used primers in.

Shipping on 1,000 .38 or .45 cases would be at least $12 for a flat-rate box. Not sure why anyone would bother posting brass on gunbroker at less than the local scrapyard would pay.

[Lead Waster]

Thanks!

When I picked up the gun, I was given the privledge of buyin 100 rounds of .38.

It was $20 for 50 rounds. I've never bought .38 before, but that's a touch high I'd think. However, the brass makes it worth it (and the easiness of keeping the brass!)

They also had .357 ... $75/50.... Whoa! I stuck to the .38.

Now to find some molds ...

[Fishslayer]

Anyhoo ... If I supplement my meager supplies of .38/.357 brass, is it better to buy .38 spc or .357 mag brass?

Mostly, I'd be loading probably regular .38 spc power level loads.

I'm aware also that .357 mag cases would "fit" the chamber better, but are there concerns about there being too much space in the case for just enough powder for .38 level loads?

When I was starting out I bought used .357 brass. Yes, I loaded them to .38SP levels. Before I did I did a LOT of research re the detonation/secondary explosion effect. Conclusion: Not an issue with fast powders & straight wall pistol cases. Generally I just dump 4gr of Green Dot under a 158gr LSWC & call it good. Nice paper puncher with a bit of "pop."

I also bought 500 pieces of new Starline .357 brass to use for my full power Big Dogs. You could load Magnums in used brass but I would inspect the brass closely.

I have a batch of .357 mixed range pickups on the WTS board right now. Make me an offer.

[fishinfish2]

Interested in 357 & 38 SPL anyone?