Full Metal Jacket projectiles are the ideal choice for training, target shooting and general range use. Always have more than one load data reference available and compare them. My favored revolver is a S&W Model 52 Target. Although The High Road has attempted to provide accurate information on the forum, The High Road assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information. The data contains the correct grain weight of bullet. Available in a wide variety of calibers and bullet weights along with supersonic and subsonic options where applicable. All information is provided "as is" with all faults without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. Best for training and target shooting applications. In 34+ years I have not blown up a single gun or had a single incident at the range. Looking at the Hodgdon site I found this loading for 38 special +P. 100+ in Stock $ 89. Protect your right to arm bears. 1 2 3. of 231 with a 158 gr.
Hence the .38 moniker; to put things simply, when a .36-caliber cap-and-ball revolver was converted, it then became a .38 cartridge revolver. Berry's says lead or FMJ data can be used. The .38 Special (2) is merely the .38 Long Colt (1) made even longer, and the .357 Magnum (3) is longer than both.
Discussion in 'Handloading and Reloading' started by old2load, Oct 14, 2020.
The 158-grain bullet is a favorite with fine shooting qualities. Used the Alliant data to the tee and came down approximately 10%. Reloading The .38 Special Left to right:--148 gr.
by JOHN_E » Mon Nov 04, 2013 6:50 pm, Post Do you have the correct size bar for the powder charge weight you're using? Don't have Lyman manual yet (on the way-Backordered). There are scores of bullet designs available commercially and for the home caster. (Some .357 Magnum brass was made for large pistol primers.) by Garrett » Wed Nov 20, 2013 10:29 pm, Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Limited. Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next >
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380 Auto - Federal American Eagle 95 Grain FMJ . Definitely increase the charge. You would be surprised to see the difference between info sources for the same round using the same powder.
Suydam wrote that the last catalog mention of a “.38 flat point Colt Special” load was by Remington in 1955. Do not over-crimp the bullet. Mangement not responsible for load data. Load data from any load manual or website can be used.
In order to fit inside .38 Colt cartridge cases, bullet diameter had to be reduced to about .357 inch, give or take a thousandth or two.
See below. RN, 158 gr.
https://www.thehighroad.org/index.p...en-bullet-is-not-listed.791254/#post-10068925, https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/9mm-124gr-berrys-flat-points.498518/#post-6195350, (You must log in or sign up to reply here.). I ran a few 357 with Sport Pistol today with pleasing results. The 158-grain bullet is a favorite with fine shooting qualities. While it has been overrun by newer, high performance cartridges for hunting, home defense or casual shooting, it is still hard to beat the Special. They have been some of the most historical American revolver cartridges. I began handloading when the standard .38 Special factory load was the 158-grain RNL. i think of AA5 or AA7 might paintings yet youll might desire to calculate diverse powders used in the two to discover the terrific economy. Do you agree that “hunting is as natural as bird-watching” (para. Case heads for all these .38s were similar, if not identical – in a practical sense, meaning handloaders can use the same shellholders for all.
http://data.hodgdon.com/cartridge_load.asp.
There is nothing wrong with that; when I go hiking in search of the perfect photograph or hunting in the woods with my S&W Model 19, I load a couple of .38s first, followed by .357 Magnums. Magtech FMJ ammunition delivers reliable, accurate performance on the range. Will a backpacker's water filter make alkali/gypsum water safe to drink? 3.8 gr. Min Charge Max Charge Optimal Charge Bullet Make Bullet Type Primer Notes; Hodgdon - 700-X: 125 gr. Reloading manuals are a guide. Sounded great but I need to buy a chronograph if I’m going to figure out how many FPS I’m getting. I like Lee's reloading book, once you get past the sales pitch that is the front half of the book. I've kinda determined 3.5 grains of Titegroup with a OAL of 1.455 is something I should … Standard lead core with a metallic jacket. Use at your own risk. Best for training and target shooting applications. I just looked at my reloading data base and found in 25 years I never loaded 158gr jacketed bullets in 38 Special cases, always 357 Mag. The .38 Special provides a no stress adventure into the hobby of reloading. If any .38-caliber centerfire handgun cartridge was ever made for use with anything other than small pistol primers, I’ve never encountered a sample. Join Yahoo Answers and get 100 points today. My efforts were to only duplicate published factory ballistics. by HK91 » Mon Nov 04, 2013 11:36 pm, Post Palmettostatearmory, Other plated bullet manufactures recommend using cast bullet load data. in spite of the incontrovertible fact that doing issues this form you finally end up with 2 lack luster plenty might desire to as nicely spend the 20 dollars and purchase a pound of powder for each. A load that duplicates .38-44s is 11.0 grains of Alliant 2400 with 150-to 158-grain SWC, RN or RNFP bullets. I'm not aware of anyone who recommends lead data only. Use only as directed. Lyman’s catalog weight for this bullet with its harder No. Always have more than one load data reference available and compare them. This way if there is a typo - you don't pay for it with a blown up gun. During this same time frame, Smith & Wesson was not quiescent in regard to .38 handguns. Depending on the exact load, revolver barrel length and barrel/cylinder gap, velocities of all these black-powder .38s ran from about 650 fps for the shorter ones, to a maximum of 850 fps with .38 Specials. My charge for unique is somewhere around 5gr and i might back it off. 38 SPECIAL FMJ V311412 158 GRS . Nov 14, 2019 #1 Ive been reloading 45ACP & 9MM with very good success - just getting into 38 special, and am having difficulty with charge data & OAL. My favorites run from 150 to 160 grains, and when perusing custom cast bullets in my storage shed, there are shapes from wadcutters to roundnoses to roundnose/flatpoints. I figure that if the sound of the .38 Special will not thwart a problem, the power of the .357 will. Shooters preferring to duplicate more modern .38 S&W ballistics would be well served with RCBS “cowboy” 38-140-CM roundnose flatpoint bullets. Early in World War II, the Germans complained about the Brits using lead bullets, so their military loading was changed to a 172-grain FMJ at about the same velocity. 833 MAX Universal 3.5 gr. According to U.S. Cartridges and Their Handguns 1795-1975 (1977) by Charles R. Suydam, original rounds of .38 Colt heel-base factory loads carried bullets from .378 inch to .381 inch in diameter. Very rarely when reloading are you using the exact same bullet, primer brand, case manufacturer, etc. .38 Special: Warning! While I have only touched the very tip of the .38 Special’s versatility, it’s a great cartridge to just sit back, load up some light loads and have at it at the range or the back forty on some tin cans. 22 Long Rifle - Norma Tac-22 High performance Target 40 Grain LRN. Do you have any reloading books? For handloading, the .38 Special is extremely versatile. Standard Plate Bullets Max Velocity: 1,250 fps. The data says ~1,000ish fps. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
I have not used jacketed in my 38 for quite awhile, but when I did my notes show I liked Unique at about 5 grains with the 158 gr JSP. Exiting a 4-inch barrel at about 750 fps, this load’s primary virtue is good accuracy and light recoil. Ran 25 cartridges at 5.8 and 6.2 grains each with a medium roll crimp at 1.607" COAL using Bayou Bullets coated 158 SWC's. why aren’t 20 inch barrel ar 15s popular anymore? Standard lead core with a metallic jacket. Trump projected to win key battlegrounds of Florida, Ohio, Live blog: Trump falsely and prematurely claims victory, Biden calls for patience: ‘We’re going to win this', 'Hamilton' star changes lyrics of song for voters, Ex-NBA star Eddie Johnson dies at 65 in prison, Jerry Jones: DiNucci's 1st NFL start was 'a lot for him', The Obama-Biden economy outperformed Trump's, Celeb forced to quit 'DWTS' gives health update, Missing absentee ballots lead to lengthy voting journeys, Pennsylvania emerges as online misinformation hotspot, QAnon backers behind Trump caravans blocking roads. Also, all can be fired in .38 Special or .357 Magnum revolvers, except for the .38 S&W, which should not chamber due to the cartridge’s large diameter and .360-inch bullets. by JOHN_E » Wed Nov 20, 2013 7:08 pm, Post I like Lee's reloading book, once you get past the sales pitch that is the front half of the book. Years back, for indoor matches I teamed the heavier S&W Model 28 with 3.4 grains of the same powder and bullet in .357 Magnum cases to prevent lead ringing inside the cylinder. Use lead bullet to mid jacketed data not to exceed (typically) 1200fps - which shouldn't be happening anyway in a 38 Special. Watch your charging bar. by JOHN_E » Tue Nov 05, 2013 5:37 pm, Post If not there are a LOT of published books out there that will not only help, but assist you in learning. A soft alloy bullet will expand to take up a few thousandths of an inch. verify the archives and flow ref that for the time of the two calibers.
For .38 handloaders, stick with the fastest-burning powders available: Bullseye, Titegroup, W-231 (HP-38), Nitro 100, etc.
.38 Special - Manufacturer Loading Data. Today, it’s hard to find a gun chambered just for the .38 Special as most now come from manufacturers as a .38 Special / .357 Magnum combination. Be careful -- low-volume ratio loads can detonate. If any of the major bullet mould manufacturers produce a design that falls from the blocks at .360 or slightly larger, I’m not aware of it, and it’s not required. Different cast bullet designs include: (1) Lyman No. The problem is you can accidetally get a double charge - even a tripple charge - and it looks like a single charge.
With 5.0 grains of Unique or 10.0 grains of 2400, I find these combinations fit nearly all of my shooting requirements for the .38 Special. for the .38 Special, case capacities for .38s are limited. Later they became the Models 20 and 23. RN, 160 gr. For those who like a little more punch, try some +P loads using 6.0 grains of Hodgdon’s Powder Pistol powder. ? Post Any ideas please let me know?
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