NoirFan
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Hi all, as I'm just starting out, the only components I have on my bench are Rainier 158 plated bullets and HP38 powder. I got to wondering, just how hot of a 38 load can you safely make from this combination?
My Lyman 50th says 4.1gr is the max load for 158gr lead 38 special (or something like that, it's not in front of me right now), but from reading around online I'm seeing a different story. People on various forums have posted about charges ranging from 4.6 to 5.1gr , with velocity claims of 950-1000 FPS. Now obviously online claims have to be taken with a grain of salt, which is why I'm asking here if anyone has a good hot 38 recipe with these powders.
I'm currently content with loading 4gr HP38 which shoots well out of my 4" Security Six and 2" Chief's Special, so this is just curiosity more than anything else.
Thanks
My Lyman 50th says 4.1gr is the max load for 158gr lead 38 special (or something like that, it's not in front of me right now), but from reading around online I'm seeing a different story. People on various forums have posted about charges ranging from 4.6 to 5.1gr , with velocity claims of 950-1000 FPS. Now obviously online claims have to be taken with a grain of salt, which is why I'm asking here if anyone has a good hot 38 recipe with these powders.
I'm currently content with loading 4gr HP38 which shoots well out of my 4" Security Six and 2" Chief's Special, so this is just curiosity more than anything else.
Thanks