Are these S&B .38 Special cases equipped with Boxer or Berdan primer pockets?

These S&B Sellier & Bellot unprimed brass cases feature standard Boxer primer pockets designed for small pistol primers. This makes them significantly easier to decap and re-prime during handloading compared to Berdan-primed military surplus brass.

Can I safely fire these .38 Special cases in a firearm chambered for .357 Magnum?

Yes, .38 Special brass is cross-compatible and can be safely loaded and fired in revolvers and lever-action carbines chambered for .357 Magnum. However, because these cases are built strictly to standard .38 Special pressure limits of 17,000 psi, they are not designed to replace high-pressure magnum brass operating up to 35,000 psi.

What is the expected reload lifespan of these S&B brass cases?

When loaded with moderate target or standard pressure loads and light roll-crimping, users routinely achieve between 5 to 10 or more reload cycles. Heavy plus-P loads or excessive roll crimps will accelerate wear and decrease the overall case life.

Do I need a firearms licence to purchase these unprimed brass cases in Australia?

Yes, although brass cases are inert metallic components, Australian state and territory firearms registries require purchasers to hold a valid firearms licence or dealer licence for the corresponding category, such as Category H for handguns or Category A/B for pistol-calibre carbines.

38 Special Brass Cases - S&B V316352

The Sellier & Bellot .38 Special Unprimed Brass Cases provide virgin metallic cartridge brass designed for handloading tailored target, competition, and practice ammunition. Manufactured in Vlašim, Czech Republic, from drawn cartridge brass alloy, each case features uniform wall thickness, smooth chamfering, and ductility engineered to deliver 5 to 10 or more reload cycles under moderate pressures. Built strictly to standard SAAMI and CIP specifications, these cases feature Boxer primer pockets compatible with standard small pistol primers and seat reliably in both modern and classic firearm chambers.

Key Features

Drawn Cartridge Brass: Fabricated from ductile CuZn brass alloy to withstand repeated sizing, roll-crimping, and firing cycles.
Standard Boxer Flash Holes: Drilled with standard Boxer primer pockets to accept common Small Pistol Primers (SPP).
SAAMI/CIP Standard Dimensions: Machined to a nominal 1.155 in (29.34 mm) case length and a 0.440 in (11.18 mm) rim diameter for reliable extraction and cylinder rotation.
Cross-Chamber Compatibility: Functions safely in firearms chambered for .38 Special as well as revolvers and lever-action rifles chambered for .357 Magnum.
Consistent Working Range: Delivers handload consistency across typical handgun target distances of 7 to 50 metres, extending out to 100 metres when fired through pistol-calibre lever-action carbines.

Specifications

Brand: Sellier & Bellot (S&B)
Manufacturer Part Number: V316352
Calibre: .38 Special (.38 Spl)
Quantity: 50 pieces per pack
Case Condition: Virgin, unprimed
Primer Pocket Type: Boxer (Small Pistol Primer)
Nominal Case Length: 1.155 in (29.34 mm)
Nominal Rim Diameter: 0.440 in (11.18 mm)
Maximum Average Pressure: Standard 17,000 psi (SAAMI/CIP); +P rated up to 20,000 psi

Who is the S&B Sellier & Bellot 38 Special Unprimed Brass Cases 50 Pk for?

Revolver and Lever-Action Shooters — Requires virgin handgun reloading brass cases built to a nominal 1.155 in (29.34 mm) case length, providing safe, roll-crimp-ready feeding in cylinders and tubular magazines chambered for .38 Special and .357 Magnum.
Cowboy Action Shooting and Service Pistol Competitors — Delivers uniform Boxer primer pocket dimensions across a 50-pack lot, enabling high-volume reloaders to tune light-recoil target charges operating safely within the standard 17,000 psi pressure threshold.

Less suitable for: Shooters requiring high-pressure magnum ammunition that operates at pressures up to 35,000 psi, who should instead select dedicated .357 Magnum brass featuring a 1/10-inch longer case body.

SKU	SAB42096LP
Model #	V316352
Brand	S&B
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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