357 Sig. REDUCE RIFLE AND HANDGUN CHARGE WEIGHTS BY 10% TO ESTABLISH A STARTING LOAD. A database of .38 Special handloads. 10mm Auto. Magnum. 3.8 gr. 9 and others like 2400 that are generally used for magnums).

I'm looking for load data for standard pressure 38 Special loadings, preferably with bullets in the 130gr range using Unique powder.

Hornady 4.2 gr. Good source of info on full charge wadcutters with other powders is the Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook, 4th Edition (2010).

I'm new to this board and to reloading in general.

I think 3.8 a bit puny.

Saeco #052, 148-grain, #2 alloy, OAL 1.265", showing only the max.

Recipe. I will be shooting a Ruger Gp100 with a 6" barrel. Used it in a batch of light 38 specials (108 grain WW Lee SWC), and I got some inconsistent reports and recoil. And Vihtavouri's N320 and N321 fall in this range for burning times. » Reloader's Guide; Locate a Dealer.

Winchester 231 is between Bullseye and Unique for the .38 special (see my personal load above). 357 Magnum. 32 Auto. Used the Unique in some modest 9mm FMJ loads and it worked very consistently with pleasing accuracy. 20 gauge. Joined: Feb 23, 2009 Messages: 5,288 Location: SW Fort Worth.

If you're unsure, or just want options, check as many boxes as you'd like.

Search by City and State.

My longtime standard .38 Special regular load has been a 158 grain SWC over 5.0 grains of Unique.

44 Rem. Set your sights on pistol reloading data.

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.

16 gauge.

38 Super Auto +P.

If any of you have any pet loads you would care to share, I would sure appreciate it.

1.455 in. The following data some from p. 255 of that volume and should give you exactly what you need.

7, No. This is a discussion on Four High-Performance .38 Special Handloads within the Reloading forums, part of the Defensive Ammunition & Ballistics category; I ran the .38 Special revolvers through the wringer a few weeks ago, working up and testing some performance handloads.

Even slower powders may provide more consistent speeds and will be tested in the future (No.

USE THIS DATA WITH ALLIANT BRAND POWDERS ONLY.

44 … Powder Bul Weight C.O.L.

Powders include Alliant, Vihtavuori, Accurate, Hodgdon, IMR, Winchester

40 S&W. Phone 309-928-2574.) woolleyworm Well-Known Member.

10 gauge.

22WRF, Jun 17, 2009. Select your cartridge type from the drop-down list. Powder Bul Weight C.O.L.

28 gauge. I am wanting to load more for accuracy than ultimate power. HI.

38 Special Load Data; 357 Magnum Load Data; 357 Remington Maximum Load Data; 40 S&W Load Data; 10mm Auto Load Data; 41 Remington Magnum Load Data; 44 Special Load Data; 44 Remington Magnum Handgun Load Data ; 45 Auto (ACP) Load Data; 45 Colt (Single Action Army & Replicas) Load Data; 45 Colt (Ruger & T/C Contender & Encore) Load Data; Cartridge Data; Components by Caliber; Nosler Home; Load …

This is a published load so … Then select your bullet weight, powder manufacturer and powder type. I am looking to re-load 38 special with 158 grain LSWC bullets and Unique powder. Should I continue to use my 5.0 grain load or should I backoff. 380 Auto. Jun 18, 2009 #3 .

Reloading 38 sp with Unique Discussion in 'The ... From the Alliant 125 gr Speer GDHP load data 5.7 gr of Unique=980 fps. Unique: Select A Caliber or Gauge Below To View Recipes.

32 H&R Magnum. DO NOT EXCEED THE LOADS DISPLAYED ON THE SITE OR ALLIANT'S RELOADERS GUIDE. Magnum. Min Charge Max Charge Optimal Charge Bullet Make Bullet Type Primer Notes; Hodgdon - 700-X: 125 gr. 41 Rem. 38 Special. I would start a 5 and work up There is no data for SWC but we are still talking 125 gr 22WRF, Jun 17, 2009.

Using bullets from Speer UCHP or GDHP SB, Speer FN, Speer HBWC, Speer LSWC, LSWC HP or LRN.
12 gauge.

Hodgdon's Clays, International, Universal and HP38 are good choices. 4.0 gr. I … I've found some murmurs online about hot but still standard loads under a 158gr hat that's close to what I want, but I'd prefer the 130gr bullet. Reloader's Guide Alliant Powder Reload Recipes ← Back. 38 Special +P. Min Charge Max Charge … The 158 grain Bull-X SWC .38 Special … loads for standard pressure .38 Special: .38 Special (Speer Reloading Manual #14) reloading data with 77 loads. Elmer Kieth also mentioned this load as a good solid 38 special load.


Find what you need in four easy steps. Four High-Performance .38 Special Handloads. By clicking the link below, I understand and will agree to abide by the above precautions. At 850 feet per second, this is a fine varmint/jack rabbit load and certainly much better as a defensive load than the round-nosed .38 Special. The Lyman 49th .38 Special starting load for the 125 gr Hornady is 4.0 gr Unique for a blistering 498 fps at 8000 CUP.