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Handloading Forehand & Wadsworth Nr. 38

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Drydock:
Doubt he needs heel bullets.  This should be a standard .38 S&W chamber.

Johnson Barr:
Original .38 S&W cartridges appeared in 1876 specifically for the Smith & Wesson No.2 frame 38 Single Action revolver. Sometimes this first variant is now referred to as the 'Baby Russian'.  The first loadings were with blackpowder topped by a 145gr. inside lubed .363 diameter round nose bullet.  *.363 bullets are available from Matt's Bullets on request.  *Starline makes .38 S&W brass and occasionally nickel plated cases. I prefer the nickel for easier clean up.  *Lee Precision sells the correct die set for reloading.  Using the .363 bullets tightens group tremendously. Attached is a pic of my 6" New Departure and results at 12 yards.

Drydock:
Yeah, I've got a pair of nickle #2 2nd model S&W single actions,  great fun with BP loads.  Took a charging armadillo with one.

Lee makes the correct mold too, though only in occasional runs  https://www.wholesalehunter.com/Product/Details/11231559

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Johnson Barr:
Here's a pair of SA 2's with main match rig.

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