Another newbie question

[kaboom]

which is the better powder for .38 specials toss up between hodgdon HP-38 or hodgdon tite group ( 158 lead cast bullet ) going in a rossi lever action


thanks all

[kaboom]

just after an expert opinion this should be ok in a tumbler


evil bay

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was thinking this isn't a bad price and im hoping it wont turn my brass into after eight mint wrapper thickness

[roughshooter]

in bulk will be similar if not the same as 'shooting' related media and cheaper.

If it feels like concrete chippings sell it to Loiner on here :-) He uses all sorts of stuff!

Joking aside it should work fine - the brass doesn't get high speed blasted, just tumbled.

Start by tumbling 20 cases for a couple of hours then check if they're bling enough. Repeat as necessary.
HTH

Col

[kaboom]

cheers

[boff180]

which is the better powder for .38 specials toss up between hodgdon HP-38 or hodgdon tite group ( 158 lead cast bullet ) going in a rossi lever action


thanks all

Neither, Viht N320 or N32C :-)

[mjoseph]

Another vote for N32C here.


Cheers,


Mark.

[severnsider]

which is the better powder for .38 specials toss up between hodgdon HP-38 or hodgdon tite group ( 158 lead cast bullet ) going in a rossi lever action


thanks all

N320/Bullseye/Unique etc....... however, you may find that the 30" twist of the Rossi is better-suited to the 125gr projectiles. At least, that's what I found with mine!

[kaboom]

ended up with hp-38 3.6 gn 158 gn lead cast bullet 35 yards rested open sights ( with glasses on lol ) 1 1/2 inch group which im happy about and no hang ups and feed well but might be tempted to go lighter when these run out

[223AI]

N320/Bullseye/Unique etc....... however, you may find that the 30" twist of the Rossi is better-suited to the 125gr projectiles. At least, that's what I found with mine!

Is it really a 1:30?! Will measure mine later, shoots ok with 158s for me but I’m not that great a shot with irons

[kaboom]

Is it really a 1:30?! Will measure mine later, shoots ok with 158s for me but I’m not that great a shot with irons

im struggling with irons to and glasses with glasses on see the sight blurred target no glasses vice versa been looking for a scope mount for mine but read a lot of horror story's about import tax etc turning a $40 mount into a £ 100 plus .


don't fancy spending loads on drilling and tapping on what is a cheap fun cowboy assault rifle

[kennyc]

im struggling with irons to and glasses with glasses on see the sight blurred target no glasses vice versa been looking for a scope mount for mine but read a lot of horror story's about import tax etc turning a $40 mount into a £ 100 plus .


don't fancy spending loads on drilling and tapping on what is a cheap fun cowboy assault rifle

I doubt anyone has eyes good enough to keep the front and rear sight and target all in focus at the same time

[Black Beard]

I doubt anyone has eyes good enough to keep the front and rear sight and target all in focus at the same time

Look through a pinhole. Everything goes into focus at the same time.

[kennyc]

Look through a pinhole. Everything goes into focus at the same time.

unless the OP has changed the original sights to a diopter, he will still struggle.
True there are kits to stick an aperture to glasses, but that wasn't the question, with normal iron sights it isn't expected for you to be able to keep the rear,front and target all in focus together, so learning how to use them is a necessary skil to learn.

[harry mac]

im struggling with irons to and glasses with glasses on see the sight blurred target no glasses vice versa been looking for a scope mount for mine but read a lot of horror story's about import tax etc turning a $40 mount into a £ 100 plus .


don't fancy spending loads on drilling and tapping on what is a cheap fun cowboy assault rifle

I've found that a cheap pair of reading glasses, bought from Aldi have been a real help. They come in several strengths, and I bought the ones that weren't strong enough for me to read with. For me that was +1 strength. They were just strong enough to sharpen up the front sight, but not so strong that the target became a blur.
I've used these glasses now out to 200m with my .303. Before that I was seriously considering selling it because after 2 or 3 shots I'd lose the ability to see the foresight.

[severnsider]

Is it really a 1:30?! Will measure mine later, shoots ok with 158s for me but I’m not that great a shot with irons

Yes...… mine is, and it shot OK with 158s too. Just a bit better with the 125s though. Older Rossis may have had a tighter twist?