Redneck with a 40
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Keep in mind, I'm shooting these in a 4" 357 magnum revolver.
My load = 6 grains of Unique, Rem. 125 grain SJHP, chrono'd 1080 fps.
My Alliant guide list's the max at 5.6 grains with a velocity of 1070 fps.
I had no signs of pressure, no sticky extraction, no signs of any problems, they were also very accurate.
Since this load performed well, I'm thinking about going to 6.2 grains, if that'll get me 1100 fps, then I'll call it good.
Before you guy's ask me "why bother to hot rod the 38, just load 357's", I've already got 1000 357 rounds loaded, 125 grain SJHP with 9 grains of Unique. I just decided to experiment a little with the o'le 38 special, its fun. My 357 rounds are pushing 1330-1360 fps on the chrono, I'm happy with that.
My load = 6 grains of Unique, Rem. 125 grain SJHP, chrono'd 1080 fps.
My Alliant guide list's the max at 5.6 grains with a velocity of 1070 fps.
I had no signs of pressure, no sticky extraction, no signs of any problems, they were also very accurate.
Since this load performed well, I'm thinking about going to 6.2 grains, if that'll get me 1100 fps, then I'll call it good.
Before you guy's ask me "why bother to hot rod the 38, just load 357's", I've already got 1000 357 rounds loaded, 125 grain SJHP with 9 grains of Unique. I just decided to experiment a little with the o'le 38 special, its fun. My 357 rounds are pushing 1330-1360 fps on the chrono, I'm happy with that.