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I've been toying with the Hornady 110gr XTP load. At +P levels it's really accurate and the recoil is tolerable but I was thinking about something heavier. Figured I'd ask the hive what they use.
I've been toying with the Hornady 110gr XTP load. At +P levels it's really accurate and the recoil is tolerable but I was thinking about something heavier. Figured I'd ask the hive what they use.
I like to replicate the Speer short barrel 135gr .38 Special +P load for my newer revolvers and replicate the CHI load for the Chiefs Special and M10.
I like 158gr LSWCs. Not saying they are the best but they are my choice. My routine loads are a bit over 800fps, I'm sure I could push them harder.
Federal 130gr HST
I would like to see a +P+ load with this bullet. The Winchester 110 gr bullet seems to open a bit much and limit penetration. My dream .38 load would be a +p+ 147 gr XTP (deep hollow point) or HST at 950 fps out of a 3" revolver.
I will have to look - but I think I have a box of 147gr +p+ hydra shocks and a box of (old) Corbon 110gr +p+ 38s. You’ve got me thinking I need to check!
What powder are you using? Unique works good for me but I've only been reloading for pistol a short while and haven't tried other brands.
Me too. I like a 158gr LSWC, 4gr Unique. 158gr RNFP, same powder/charge.I like 158gr LSWCs. Not saying they are the best but they are my choice. My routine loads are a bit over 800fps, I'm sure I could push them harder.
If I'm not carrying Federal 130gr HST I use 158gr SWC w/ 5.5gr of power pistol. It's a +P load that recoils about the same and POA and POI are just about the same as the HST.I like 158gr LSWCs. Not saying they are the best but they are my choice. My routine loads are a bit over 800fps, I'm sure I could push them harder.
According to https://www.shootingtimes.com/editorial/handloading-the-38-special-for-snubnose-revolvers/99480, 110 gr XTP loaded to 5.9 gr Bullseye gives about 1000 FPS from a 1.8” barrel. That’s virtually the same as 115 gr 9mm from a 2” barrel, and I don’t know anyone that says that load is inadequate.I've been toying with the Hornady 110gr XTP load. At +P levels it's really accurate and the recoil is tolerable but I was thinking about something heavier. Figured I'd ask the hive what they use.