I have been shooting an old load from my Speer Manual #6 (1963) that uses 5 grains on unique and a 160 grain LSWC bullet. This is the middle load at 807 fps.
Elmer Kieth also mentioned this load as a good solid 38 special load.
On the web for Alliant powder they call out 4.5 grains of Unique and a 158 grain LSWC of Unique as a +P load at 950 fps
What is going on with load recommendations, is the powder hotter today or is the company being more cautious. Should I continue to use my 5.0 grain load or should I backoff. I just got a M-60 and am looking for a good load.
Thanks
Bazza
Texas
Elmer Kieth also mentioned this load as a good solid 38 special load.
On the web for Alliant powder they call out 4.5 grains of Unique and a 158 grain LSWC of Unique as a +P load at 950 fps
What is going on with load recommendations, is the powder hotter today or is the company being more cautious. Should I continue to use my 5.0 grain load or should I backoff. I just got a M-60 and am looking for a good load.
Thanks
Bazza
Texas