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Thread: Availability of .38 S&W ammo?
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28-09-2014, 10:02 #1
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Availability of .38 S&W ammo?
Hey guys I recently received a S&W Victory model and 200 rounds as a gift. The gun is in perfect condition-will I be able to find ammo for it? I read on some of the American forums that a lot of these guns have been converted to fire .38spl-would I be able to have this done before licensing?
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29-09-2014, 12:36 #2
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Re: Availability of .38 S&W ammo?
Converting it to .38Spl is absolutely not recommended. The bullet diameter differs slightly between .38Spl (.357") and 38S&W (.361")
PMP still manufactures .38S&W, so ammo and brass is not a problem. Last time I checked at my local gunshot it was R360 per 50 rounds. Finding bullet components for reloading might present a problem.
Reloading dies are not a problem at all.
Use the old S&W as is and please do not destroy it's collector value by converting it. If you have .38Spl brass, you can simply trim that to the correct length to use in the .38 S&W.
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29-09-2014, 15:22 #3
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Re: Availability of .38 S&W ammo?
Speak to Craig at Blunderbuss - I know he has plenty
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29-09-2014, 22:58 #4
Re: Availability of .38 S&W ammo?
Nicholas Yale has Winchester 38 S&W. Ask your dealer to quote you.
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