I’ve loaded these in .38 Special and .357 magnum. They are pretty good bullets.
Lyman has 38 S&W data for 158 gr @ 600-800 FPS/12000 CUP. I’d really like to load some in 38 SC at about 650-700 FPS.
I’ve used the Hodgdon data, and it works fine. I was just thinking I could use Lyman’s Cast Bullet data for .38 S&W for a wider variety of...
.38 Short Colt cases are virtually identical in case volume to .38 S&W, and I’ve heard many people say that load data between the two can be...
I’ve heard of most of the other rounds, but what is a 38 S&W Long?
Looks like all those powders have about the same max velocity, but maybe Universal will push the bullets the fastest... depending on which load...
Here’s some from Lyman 44. [ATTACH]
https://leeprecision.com/custom-bullet-seating-plug.html
I’ve loaded a bunch of various brands of 148 gr hbwc and sbwc bullets with my Lee die set. I’ve never had any problems with wadcutters except a...
I have a Charter Arms .32 H&R that shoots a couple inches low with 90 gr. Ultramax Cowboy Action ammo (~700 FPS). I didn’t think anything of it...
I found a nice article about loading the .32 Colt Police Positive Special. http://www.gunblast.com/Cumpston_32Colt.htm Exerpt...
I don’t know, but Phillip Sharpe’s load data from 1937 might be a starting point. From what I have read, they used an Ideal 31357 100 gr RNFP....
Somewhat obscure... .38 Short Colt & .38 Long Colt Less obscure... 8mm Mauser .32 S, .32 L, 32 H&R, and .30 carbine.
Thanks guys. I’ve been using IMR 4227 in my Henry Big Boy with 125, 140, and 158 gr XTPs and I get very good accuracy and velocity. There other...
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