Love running DA on a bank of falling plates
I also shoot mostly .38 specials out of my 686.
When I was shooting a lot, .38spl was my primary round and a 686 my primary gun, so I have a fondness for both.
Love running DA on a bank of falling plates
I also shoot mostly .38 specials out of my 686.
... The bullet in the photo is a home-cast 160-ish gr. SWC. Loaded over 5.5 grs. of Unique it averages just shy of 1000 fps out of any of my 4" Model 10's and my 4" Model 15.
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Well, Alliant has a maximum of 5.2 grains of Unique for a 158 grain SWC and with a 6" barrel, they report 919 fps. So your load is not within the definition of 38 Special +P. It is over pressure. It could be considered a 38/44, or a 357 in a short case.
Besides, I could load the same bullet over Titegroup or Clays in a 357 Magnum, get the same exact velocity and have less muzzle pressure, blast, and noise.
Well, Alliant has a maximum of 5.2 grains of Unique for a 158 grain SWC and with a 6" barrel, they report 919 fps. So your load is not within the definition of 38 Special +P. It is over pressure. It could be considered a 38/44, or a 357 in a short case.
Besides, I could load the same bullet over Titegroup or Clays in a 357 Magnum, get the same exact velocity and have less muzzle pressure, blast, and noise.
None of your story changes the fact that I can load to an even higher pressure with a faster powder and
None of your story changes the fact that I can load to an even higher pressure with a faster powder and get better performance in every respect -- less recoil, less muzzle blast, less noise, less flash, and the same velocity and impact on target.
No arguing that. I think the pre-WW2 hand-ejectors in 38 Special are some of the best revolvers ever made. Just look at this:
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That's right. I don't go for useless drama.You have a very... interesting... perspective on what constitutes performance.
You should definitely stick with your .357.
35W
You have a very... interesting... perspective on what constitutes performance.
You should definitely stick with your .357.
35W
That's right. I don't go for useless drama.
And just think of the embarrassment you’ll cause the bad guy when he finds out he’s been shot with a pink tipped bullet.Don't forget Hornady Critical Defense Lite Ammunition 38 Special 90 Grain FTX. It's hard to find but it's a low recoil load for those who prefer it.
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