Doc Holloman Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 A head’s up for those of you that shoot .38-40 rifle for Wild Bunch. I recently ordered a batch of .40 caliber 180gr coated bullets from a well known manufacturer. Since 180gr is the minimum for WB rifle, I routinely weigh each bullet before loading. Usually I get 20 percent that are underweight ( I set a minimum of 181gr just to account for material that might get shaved in the seating process) and I set those aside for practice. But when I weighed this batch, more than 70 percent were under 180 gr, and none exceeded 181. I had hoped to use these bullets for a major match next month, but they are going in the practice bin. This is the first time I have ordered this caliber from this particular manufacturer, and have been happy with previous bullet (.30-06, .357, and .45ACP). I’ve let him know about my issue and told him I will use the bullets for practice, so I’m not looking for any refund or anything like that. Just giving him, and you folks a head’s up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legendary Lawman Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 The Wild Bunch Range Operations Committee has proposed a rule change reducing the bullet weight to 177 grains. From the information we have received, this value should be high enough to pass all quality made bullets. We wanted to maintain the requirement for a relatively heavy bullet,, but make sure we were allowing all commercially made 180 grain bullets. This rule change has not yet been approved by SASS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Dot Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 I have found at least 2 good sources for 200gr. 38-40 bullets. cheycast and gallant bullets are both good to go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying W Ramrod Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 33 minutes ago, Two Dot said: I have found at least 2 good sources for 200gr. 38-40 bullets. cheycast and gallant bullets are both good to go. Cheycast's catalog only shows 180g 38-40's. Where did you find the 200's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Dot Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Look under 40 cal. They are rnfp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshal stone Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 17 hours ago, Legendary Lawman said: The Wild Bunch Range Operations Committee has proposed a rule change reducing the bullet weight to 177 grains. This rule change has not yet been approved by SASS. WHY??????? Don't see a need to change. As 2 Dot says 180's are available. There are also 185's out there. Don't change just so some can continue to push the limits. Stone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying W Ramrod Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 10 hours ago, Two Dot said: Look under 40 cal. They are rnfp. ahhh, I see. They're listed at 10mm .401 dia. Great, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying W Ramrod Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 5 hours ago, marshal stone said: WHY??????? Don't see a need to change. As 2 Dot says 180's are available. There are also 185's out there. Don't change just so some can continue to push the limits. Stone Because, not all 180's weigh 180. Most weigh 177/178. Always thought the PF testing was off. You shoot three to average the speed, why not weigh three and average the weight? Until this post, thanks Two Dot, I could only find 180's for 38-40. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legendary Lawman Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 6 hours ago, marshal stone said: WHY??????? Don't see a need to change. As 2 Dot says 180's are available. There are also 185's out there. Don't change just so some can continue to push the limits. Stone The ROC's proposed change, does not actually change the rule or push the limits which remain the same. If you purchase commercially cast 180 grain bullets, you should expect to be able to shoot them all. We looked at various wording and felt that this was as simple as we could get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Dot Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 The 200’s are listed under 40/10mm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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