38 Special powder

[CU74]

Unique, for Lead Semi Wadcutters.

 

[KaiserBen]

My accuracy load in .38spl is a Hornady 140gr FP lead bullet over 4.2gr AA#2. Works quite well, a bit dirty though (Hornady's lube is pretty bad for smoke and dirt), and very light recoil.

 

[john1911]

I picked up a pound of 231 and a pound of Bullseye tonight. Need to order my bullets and start working on some loads.

 

[DWARREN123]

HP38 and Universal.

 

[XD-40 Shooter]

I have to go with Unique, 5.5 grains behind a 125 grain SJHP is a good +P load, chrono's 1030 fps. I like to have some BANG in my 38 specials.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

I've used a lot of W231/HP-38 for all my .38 Special rounds but recently I've been using Clays. I'm not sure if I'll change over completely to Clays but I might. Both produce very accurate and clean rounds.

 

[Barr]

Alliant American Select works very well. 4.1 grains with a 158 gr. LSWC gives me 825-850 fps with a very low standard deviation. I also use this powder in .45 ACP.