Maximum "combat" range of a Snub Nose .38 Special?

Kraigwy shoots his .38 snub out to 100 yards, when he practices. Notice that's "Shoots", doesn't say "Hits".

But yes I do weird things with my 642, I also practice Bullseye with my 642, but I don't do well.

Also practice bowling pins, steel, and everything else I can safely shoot at. Again I don't do that well,

BUT it gives me confidence in that little revolver, I believe it makes me a better shooter at up close and personal distances.

I wouldn't call that "combat effective", I call that target practice.

One thing one must consider, the farther away you are, the harder to justify self defense.

Back when metallic pistol silhouette first showed up in the Anchorage area, I shot it with my 4 in Model 28, not because its the best gun for hitting those sheep at 200 yards, but it was my service revolver, I think it made me a better shooter at ranges I would need to use it.

But if something came up where I'd need to shoot 200 yards, I had a sniper rifle in the trunk of my patrol car.

I can't hit much at 100 yards with my 642, but I'm convinced if needed I could discourage bad behavior at that distance.

But that isn't self defense range. The only time I shot at anything legit at that range (actually a bit farther) was when I saw a stray dog harassing my horses. Didn't hit him, but got close enough to put him in over drive and out of my pasture.

As mentioned it builds confidence in my defense revolver, but it also shows limitations. I would NEVER hunt with it at distance, nor would I attempt any self defense at extended ranges.

Kind of difficult to show you were in fear of your life if the bandit is 100 yards away. At that distance I could be in the truck and in the next county before he got close enough to be a bother.

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USAMU Sniper School Oct '78
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Need some sample .357 maximum bullets

I reamed the chamber on my Handi rifle .357mag to .357 maximum and have about 200 once fired cases ready to go and need some samples
of cast GC and j-word projectiles in the 180 - 200 -250 grain sizes, spire point or round nose to try before buying a mold and or factory
bullets. Thanks for any help, Ronald Woodruff

Life member NRA and Texas State Rifle Assoc.
Big bore air rifle shooter

You would probably get a better response if you posted in the "want to buy" portion of the swapping and selling forum further down the page.

I would look for the ranch dog 190 RNFP variant.... I have one, but wouldn't be able to cast any up for a whole. They are gas checked, and a TL design. But I have lubed/sized them in the past with decent results.

I have the RCBS .358 180 Sil mould. What alloy do you need these in? I have linotype, WW, 10/1

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I've got a box of Hunters Supply 250 grainers and another of their 300 grainers. You can take a look at them here: http://www.hunters-supply.com/shop/index.php?cPath=24&osCsid=4bbe002070ac3f6317912f3909475bb1 They came pre-lubed, but no gas checks installed yet. I'd be willing to send you a 5-6 of each if that would help you out. Unless you have a pretty long throat the 300 grainers may be too long. PM me your address and I'll try to get them in the mail later this week.

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