Smaug
Member
As I look through the load data for 38 Special, I see a lot of starting loads in the 4.5 gr. range. Having just shot some light loads on Saturday, I'm wondering why the load start so high.
For example, the entry on this page for 125 gr. LRNFP with Win 231 says 3.8 - 4.8 gr.
I bet 3.0 gr. would also be plenty, from some loads that I've seen posted here.
Is it a question of filling the case to a level where ignition would be reliable, or are they trying to consider some obscure automatic gun that needs energy to cycle the action?
For example, the entry on this page for 125 gr. LRNFP with Win 231 says 3.8 - 4.8 gr.
I bet 3.0 gr. would also be plenty, from some loads that I've seen posted here.
Is it a question of filling the case to a level where ignition would be reliable, or are they trying to consider some obscure automatic gun that needs energy to cycle the action?