Akula69
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I have about 1K 130 grain .38 Speer GDHP that I am starting to feel squirrely about due to age (I'm not totally sure, but I feel they were probably loaded about 25-30 years ago). They have been stored in a climate controlled space the entire time I've owned them (20 years) but I'm starting to feel I should pull the projectiles and renew the powder. I see absolutely no external corrosion or discoloration of the nickel plated cases. Up to this point the ones I have shot have performed without problems in my 686.
Question for the group: What powder would be the best substitute? I am leaning towards HP-38, but I also have Win231 and Autocomp, as well as ACC #7 and Ramshot True Blue. I am open to attempting to acquire another powder if I need to.
Question for the group: What powder would be the best substitute? I am leaning towards HP-38, but I also have Win231 and Autocomp, as well as ACC #7 and Ramshot True Blue. I am open to attempting to acquire another powder if I need to.