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Old May 5th, 2008, 02:07 PM   #36
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The .38 Super got a bad rap in the early days because chambers were cut so that the cartridge headspaced on the semi-rim. This caused accuracy problems due to inconsistent case rim thicknesses.

Modern barrels are chambered to allow the cartridge to headspace on the case mouth, which has pretty much eliminated the problem.
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