Loaded too light

[coondogger]

loaded ten 38 spl’s with 125 gr jacketed bullets and 4.3 grains of Universal. The starting load is 4.7 grains; I set the scale wrong. I’m concerned about a squib. Should I pull them?

 

[lordpaxman]

Yes. I had 125gr, with 4.8gr of Universal, at COL 1.455, and they were Vel Avg 648fps out of a 6" 686. It's only 10 you have to pull! Or, if you're careful, and take a squib rod with you.

 

[rfwobbly]

With only 10, it's a toss-up. You could fire them if you check the barrel for obstructions after each shot. Or you can get out the kinetic hammer. You choice.

 

[Mostly Lead]

If I were concerned over a load - I'd pull them..

 

[coondogger]

I’ve been shooting 125 gr with 4.7 grains Universal from a 686 2.5 barrel and they seem fine. But I believe I’ll pull these.

 

[badkarmamib]

I've pulled loads that many would consider safe, just for my own peace of mind. 10 rounds isn't a lot of waste or time, but I would pull them, just to save the worry at trigger time. Just my $0.02.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

I guess I'm the odd man out but I see no reason to pull those rounds. If I were shooting them in competition where I am pulling the triggers fast as I can sure, pull them but you are at the range shooting at your pace. Your load has less than a 10% reduction, I would shoot them. Over 10% would start to concern me. Of course you have to choose what's best for you.

 

[dh1633pm]

I'd marked them with a sharpie and shoot them where I can see where I am hitting. No hit, check the barrel or you can check after every round. Why waste a chance to shoot something.

 

[coondogger]

Pulled them. Back to the bench.

 

[Rule3]

The real definition of a "squib" is just an under powered load. It does not have to mean the bullet gets stuck.

I would have shot them People shoot loads "under" start loads all the time. Depends on what data you look at.
But a stuck bullet in a revolver is no fun.

 

[thomas15]

The real definition of a "squib" is just an under powered load. It does not have to mean the bullet gets stuck.

I would have shot them People shoot loads "under" start loads all the time. Depends on what data you look at.
But a stuck bullet in a revolver is no fun

That is true for sure.

Having acknowledged that I'm struggling to believe that 4.3 grains of that substance would not propel that bullet out of the muzzle.

 

[Riccochet]

They were probably OK to shoot. Just would have been some slow rounds. My go-to load for 115gr 9mm with Win231 is under the suggested starting load. Cycles my semi's just fine.

 

[Allen One1]

Now that you have pulled the bullets would you mind loading one at 4.3 grains and shoot it just so we know if it shoots or is a squib. Only way to settle the argument at this point.

 

[Walkalong]

Point the barrel up and bring it slowly to level before firing each round to ensure that the powder is back against the primer. Have a brass rod handy in case, but I am betting they all exit the barrel.

 

[coondogger]

Now that you have pulled the bullets would you mind loading one at 4.3 grains and shoot it just so we know if it shoots or is a squib. Only way to settle the argument at this point.

You got it.

 

[Allen One1]

More of a joke than anything. If you do load it be careful, don't tear anything up and don't get hurt.

 

[Casefull]

They absolutely would not have been a problem.

 

[fotheringill]

If I am in doubt in some reloading step, I pull rather than have it on my mind.

 

[Zaydok Allen]

Since it was only ten rounds, I'd have pulled them also.