How about this +P 38 Special load?

[EricBu]

I rolled a small batch of 38 +P last night, but am having second thoughts.

Brass: 38 Spl
Powder: Win 231, 5.3 gr. (Lee Dipper, 0.5 cc)
Bullets: 125 gr. hard cast lead
Primers: Win Small Pistol

The Hodgdon data I found says 4.8 gr. is the max. load. (recommended start at 3.8)

Do you think that 4.8 gr. max considering 100 year old guns, or would a modern 38 +P gun like the LCR handle it OK? I couldn't find any published +P loads with Win 231; they switch to other powders when they go +P.

If not, would it be OK out of a .357 Ruger SP-101 or .357 S&W Model 19?

I'm wondering how hot you've tried with Win 231 in a modern +P 38 Special.

The reason I did this is because the next smallest dipper, 0.3 cc, only gives 3.2 gr. and I tend to get less when I weigh the charges to check.

I do have an Auto Disc Pro powder measure, but my only press at the moment is the hand press, so that doesn't work. I've got a Reloader Press (Lee's small C-frame) on the way.

I wouldn't run that load in great great grandpa's duty 38 SPL that's been handed down for 5 generations, but in any modern +P rated gun, or 357......send it.

 

[Rule3]

I wouldn't run that load in great great grandpa's duty 38 SPL that's been handed down for 5 generations, but in any modern +P rated gun, or 357......send it.

But you have to go back and read the whole thread, All the information has changed The OP doesn't have 125 grain bullets!
This thread probably should be closed as it is a mess!