[Stinger]

I need load date for 38 special, 140 gr Rainier Copper Plated, using either W231 or AA#5. Moderate loads are preferred.

Thanks,

Stinger

[The Bushmaster]

The only data that I can give you is for 140gr SJHP (Rem. bulk). 3.9 gr to 4.8 gr of W-231 and either CCI-500 or WSP. Giving you velocities of 496fps (SLOW) to 800fps from a 4" barreled S&W mod 10.

[Stinger]

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I could find no load info, so I took what info I had for 140g plated, and subtracted 10%.

I'll give an update just in case anybody has a similar question in the future.

Ruger GP100, 4" barrel

AA#5 - 5.2 grains, 1.45oal

Results - I fired 3 rounds, 2 were squibs. They almost made it out of the barrel, but not quite.

Win231 - 4 grains, 1.48 oal

Results - I fired 2 rounds, one was a squib. It, too, almost made it out of the barrel, but not quite.

It looks like I have a few bullets to pull. :(

Regards,

Stinger