38 Special – Loading Light Recoil Ammo

This two-hour monstrosity is a complete beginner’s guide to loading light recoil 38 Special. I use a reloading setup that can be quickly set up and torn down for those without enough space for a dedicated reloading area.
The bullets used in this video are the 110gr Speer JHP, 125gr Hornady XTP, and the Bobs’ 125gr LRNFP. The powders are Hodgdon Trail Boss, Hodgdon HP-38, and Alliant Bullseye.

Below are amazon affiliate links for the parts used in today’s video. A more extensive list can be found on my Patreon page here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/23931356

➽Lee Breech Lock Reloader Press https://amzn.to/2SR3LIb (The picture on Amazon shows the older style without the Breech Lock feature, but the latest reviews say that they’re shipping the Breech Lock version)
➽Lee Breech Lock Die Bushings https://amzn.to/2VJG06W
➽Lee Lock-Ring Eliminator Bushings https://amzn.to/2M3TOVv
➽Lee Deluxe Pistol Die Set https://amzn.to/2M64djh
➽Digital Calipers https://amzn.to/2D50DTK
➽Digital Scale https://amzn.to/2D50Ia0
➽MTM Funnel https://amzn.to/2RNjASY (Only available in a kit, which I didn’t realize during the video. More expensive than I anticipated.)
➽Lee Funnel https://amzn.to/2SKT6ii (Much cheaper. You can file off some of the bottom of the funnel to make it fit with the loading tray and save a few bucks.)
➽Frankford Arsenal Perfect Fit Reloading Tray #4 https://amzn.to/2SRPr2q
➽Lee Ram Prime https://amzn.to/2SKTqh0
➽Lee Primer Pocket Cleaner https://amzn.to/2SKTvkO
➽Frankford Arsenal 50 count Ammo Box https://amzn.to/2D3KZI5
➽RCBS Primer Tray https://amzn.to/2M8pE3h
➽Lee Perfect Powder Measure https://amzn.to/2Ma3lKI
➽RCBS Scale Pan with Integrated Funnel https://amzn.to/2M3Qtpc (This funnel is not all that great but it’s the best option for something that is affordable)
➽Lee Auto Hand Priming Tool https://amzn.to/2SUBr88 (need shell holder linked below)
➽Lee Auto Prime Shell Holder #1 https://amzn.to/2SUXX0F
➽Lee Auto Bench Priming Tool https://amzn.to/2RI9bYH (need shell holder linked above)
➽Lyman Case Prep Multi Tool https://amzn.to/2McdAyd
➽Frankford Arsenal Vibratory Tumbler https://amzn.to/2spjB1g (you also need the tumbling media linked below)
➽Frankford Arsenal Walnut Tumbler Media https://amzn.to/2CdawNm

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