Target Load Filler

[m50miller]

Hello,
Does anyone out there use a filler in their 38 Special cases, or other calibers for that matter, when using a fast burning powder for target loads? There seems to be a lot of empty space when using say 2.8 grains of Bullseye in a case as long as a 38 Special. I remember reading a long time ago about people using filler material to keep the powder near the primer. I have been away from the gun/shooting/loading scene for over 20 years. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Mike

 

[Walkalong]

No need for it.

 

[ReloaderFred]

Nope, not in light target loads. I've shot 2.7 grains of Bullseye under 148 grain HBWC bullets for years without a problem. When I was shooting on our pistol team in PPC competition, I shot at least 1,500 rounds of this per week and another 360 rounds per weekend in matches. All you have to watch is that you don't double charge a case.

I do use Super Grex as a case filler in my .45-120 Sharps, but that's a 3.25" long case........

Hope this helps.

Fred

 

[Sunray]

"...I've shot 2.7 grains of Bullseye under 148 grain HBWC bullets for years..." Ditto. Although my GP100 likes 2.5 of Bullseye in .357 cases. No need for a filler.

 

[m50miller]

Thanks a lot everyone for the information and advise.
Mike