110gr 38 cal wadcutters

[jk2008]

I recently inherited what appear to be 110 grain 38 cal wadcutters. I've looked for loading data in my reference books and on line, but the lightest 38 cal WC I can find data for 148gr.

Do any of you know where I can find good loading data for these?

Thank you.

 

[340PD]

http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/d...&Weight=All&type=Handgun&Order=Powder&Source=

http://www.reloadammo.com/38loads.htm

 

[rcmodel]

No, not right off hand.

But 2.7 to 3.0 grains Bullseye will work great & safely with anything like that.

rc

 

[jk2008]

34OPD, Thanks for the reply. I saw those sites (or similar ones), and although they had data for jacketed 110gr bullets, none of them had data for 110gr lead bullets, WC or otherwise. Thinking there might be a reason not to load lighter lead bullets, I decided to ask the question on THR.

rcmodel, Thanks for the load recommendation. I don't have any Bullseye on hand, but I'll buy some next week and give this a try.

 

[rcmodel]

What do you have?

Just about any fast pistol powder will work fine.
Clays, 700-X, Red Dot, W-231/HP38, etc.

Lyman #49 has loads for 120 grain LRN bullets that will work just as good with your 110 WC bullets.

Depending on what powder you have, we should be able to figure out a safe load for it.

rc

 

[jk2008]

I have some HP38 on hand. Would your recommendation of 2.7 to 3.0 grains still hold true for HP38? (I don't have Lyman #49, just Lee, 2nd ed and Hornady 3rd ed).

Thanks,

JK

 

[jk2008]

Also, is there some quick rule of thumb for converting a load for a jacketed bullet to a load for a lead bullet of identical weight?

 

[rcmodel]

Lyman #49 says with a 120 LRN cast of linotype (Very hard):
W-231 (HP38 is the same powder)
3.4 Start for 693 FPS
5.1 Max for 986 FPS.

I'd try 3.5 and see how they shoot.
I would not go up to the 5.1 max as you might not be able to drive your softer wadcutters that hard.

quick rule of thumb for converting a load for a jacketed bullet to a load for a lead bullet

No.
Jacketed has more bore friction, so starting loads are generally higher to prevent stuck bullets.
And MAX loads are generally lower as pressure is higher sooner then with lead.
They may also be able to stand more pressure & velocity the a lead bullet of unknown hardness.

Much better to sub lead bullet data one bullet weight heavier.
You just about can't hardly get in trouble doing that.

rc

 

[jk2008]

Thank you for the help, rc. I really appreciate it.

 

[Red Cent]

I shoot a 105gr 38 lead truncated cone with 3.2 of American Select. 795fps out of 4 5/8 Ruger SA. Same load with Red Dot would add about 30fps.

If you do have a true wadcutter, it will fill the case a little more creating a little more pressure.

The 105 loads are cowboy loads and are light. Should have no problem with suggested loads.