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09-21-2008, 11:41 AM
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snubnose 38
I have a snub 38 That keyholes at about 20 feet.Is there anything that can be done to correct that problem . Rick
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09-21-2008, 02:22 PM
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What loads are you using?
What is the overall condition of the barrel of the .38 (i.e. the rifling and whatnot)?
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09-21-2008, 04:05 PM
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It sounds like you're using wrong loads-likely lead round nose. Try using a jacketed bullet load and see how they shoot. You have to experiment with different loads and stick with what shoots best.
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09-21-2008, 05:22 PM
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What weapon, and what cartridge? Have a S&W Mdl 36 that will make 5 shot cloverleafs at 50 ft with wadcutters- and have seen an RG that bullets must have left the muzzle traveling sideways.
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09-22-2008, 02:45 PM
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If the gun is from a quality maker ie. Smith and Wesson, Colt, Ruger, Taurus and to some degree Charter Arms, I would say you have a severely fouled/leaded barrel. Clean with a Lead free Cloth cut into patches to remove the fouling. Be very careful on blued guns as the cloth will remove bluing.
If you have a gun from someone like RG, Rohm etc. you can probably put it into service as a light weight boat anchor.
I have seen a Colt Trooper that appeared to have a smooth bore barrel. No sign that there was ever rifling in it. Not lead fouled, just an oops. Even the good guys make mistakes.
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09-22-2008, 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by iceboxx1953.7
I have a snub 38 That keyholes at about 20 feet.Is there anything that can be done to correct that problem . Rick
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Follow the advice you've read in this thread, but don't lose sleep over keyhole 38's. If it hits the target somewhere close to POA you are in good shape. A tumbling .38 is devistating to vitals...
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09-22-2008, 11:35 PM
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I would also check for severe lead fouling, and address that first. If for some reason you are using heavy for caliber bullets, that may be a significant cause as well.
Not to sound confrontational, but devastating or not, hitting close to POA and keyholes at 20 feet are somwhat concerning to me. I wouldn't lose sleep, but I would either fix, or get rid of, the gun. Either case, keeping it for defensive use is unsat.
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