Orange Boy
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My question is two parts. The first is that I have been using Rainier 148 Gr. DEWC (copper plated) bullets in 38 special cases with 2.7 Gr. of Bullseye. I lightly crimp almost flush with the case mouth. I have had good results with this load and understand it has been a traditional load for many years. I now have a pound of Titegroup and would like to try it on the above loads. I understand that the Titegroup load data charge weights are similar to Bullseye, but I don't want to take anything for granted. The Hogden site only lists 148 Gr. HBWC as a bullet type and I'm not sure if it's safe to substitute DEWC? I'd like to hear about charge weights from anyone using Titegroup and the 148 Gr. DEWC.
Okay part two. I'm using a (new to me) Smith and Wesson Model 66-3 revolver with a 4" barrel to shoot paper with. I'm always at an indoor range and I shoot between 25 and 50 feet. The load described above is very accurate but seems to shoot about an inch low from point of aim. The Smith is only adjustable for windage. I have two choices as I see it, fiddle with the bullets and/or charge weights or shim the back of the sight up a hair. I'm a newbie with revolvers, so if I'm missing anything please feel free to clue me in on how I should best proceed. Thanks!
Okay part two. I'm using a (new to me) Smith and Wesson Model 66-3 revolver with a 4" barrel to shoot paper with. I'm always at an indoor range and I shoot between 25 and 50 feet. The load described above is very accurate but seems to shoot about an inch low from point of aim. The Smith is only adjustable for windage. I have two choices as I see it, fiddle with the bullets and/or charge weights or shim the back of the sight up a hair. I'm a newbie with revolvers, so if I'm missing anything please feel free to clue me in on how I should best proceed. Thanks!