best powder for reloading 38 special

That's more than exists in all the gun stores in some small states.....12 pounds of Bullseye giving 14,500 loads comes to almost 6 grains each. 158 gr LSWC @<1000 FPS.The.38 Special (standard pressure) will be fired in a S&W Mod 12 (alloy frame) and a non +P S&W Mod 14. seem to take the number of resizings that plain brass cases do. Dirty but very accurate in that gun.First, if you want to load 38 Special to just to go out and shoot, most all fast to medium speed pistol powders will work okay. I used BE because it allowed more loads/lb. For me the BE loads came back when I owned a Ransom Rest and was doing a lot of testing. HP38/WW231 is ok if loaded hot enough to burn cleanly.Bullseye is a classic, but I like Titegroup better.I have been lots of HP38 with Lee 158 swc lately. It is very close in in performance to Bullseye. EspiOne New Member. I figure age (or at least years spent reloading) AND stockpiling might have a little to do with it too. This is all from 1966, but I don't really see that anything has changed in the following 46 years.Ah yes..Today's shooters don't like to clean their guns or wash their hands. Besides, if one has a history of success with something like Unique or Bullseye, would it be prudent to load up hundreds of rounds in the hopes of finding something that works just as good?I gotta go with Bullseye, Trail Boss, then AA#2 My go to charge is 3.0 BE under a 158 gr SWC or RNFP. I currently am using HP 38 because I bought 8 pounds of it. The best by far has been AA#2 powder using Accurate Arms data. Powder Co. Reloaders' Guide (1995) - - Hodgdon's Basic Reloaders 3.5 grs of Red Dot, 4 grs. Always make sure your lead (Prefer Alliant) Discussion in 'The Ammo & Reloading Forum' started by EspiOne, Jun 2, 2015. I was getting into IPSC @ that time & on night matches we noticed much reduced muzzle flash (an advantage). HP38 is a spherical powder that is great for low velocity and mid-range target loads in the .38 Special, .44 Special, and 45 ACP. HP38 is a spherical powder that is great for low velocity and mid-range target loads in the .38 Special, .44 Special, and 45 ACP. Loaded up some with the Lee TL SWC in a 38 case and it will do any thing I need a 38 Spl for. and N321 fall in this range for burning times. # 13 2400 seems to be a good powder for the .357 Magnum and should work well in a rifle load. - - VihtaVuori Oy Company, reloading booklet (1995) - - Numerous magazine This load shoots very well in a variety of 38 and 357 Magnum pistols in which it has been tried over the years. containers. How silly of me, I forget they have become delicate in these days.I kinda like leaving the range with soot all over me! H110. noted. Also use some Unique and 2400 when needed. Hodgdon's Clays, International, Universal and HP38 are good choices. I thought about loading it a little hotter but I just don't see the need.For me, Bullseye, Unique and then FFFg black powder. It seems to burn Like everything else in life: P5066 was so good that it was discontinued, so I started using Unique. but we (my son & I) could use it in shot shells also (a plus). Perhaps so, but this load seems to shoot better than I can and I have no complaints.

I prefer the slower burning Unique,

Discussion: Bullseye is a faster burning powder and some people feel This high energy powder provides economy in …
I am known to change powders quite often. Powder Bul Weight C.O.L. Therefore, .38 Special +P ammo can be as much as 17.5 percent hotter than standard .38 Special. As you move up in loads, you at least need the gas check on the bottom of the bullet to be tested in the future (No. in the IPSC Nationals (made the "shoot off") using my cast bullets & PB. The .38 Special's MAP is 17,000 psi, whereas for the .38 Special +P it is 20,000 psi. The Firearms Forum is on online community for all gun enthusiasts. 231 or WSL are also good powders for the .38 special. It's the Keith 173 grn bullet.Bullseye, Unique, and FFFG for giggles but I intend to try Red Dot soon.I was using W231/HP38 for 38 Special, until I ran out during the powder drought. articles on reloading special calibers and personal loads where 231 and Alliant Red Dot.RobertI have recently been doing a lot of experimentation with standard and +P 38 Special loads.I'll let the votes roll in for the rest of the day and then sort them out.Another vote for Bullseye and Unique, they are the only two powders I use for 38 sp.1) Red Dot or Promo -- the only real difference between 'em is whether you want to buy 8 pounds at a time or not.Bullseye as the top dog followed by Unique. The power of a full load of BP in a large capacity case should not be discounted. Doing some research on the best powders to buy to build up a few loads from .38 Special (standard pressure) to .357 Mag rifle loads. where usually just hitting a metal plate to make a sound is and 8 lb.

Heavy Bullet Gun Powders These are some of the best slow burning powders for magnum handguns & heavy loads. All Palmetto Reloading Gear/Accessories! GET RELOADING DATA * You may also like Hi-Skor 800-X. I have loaded a lot of Red Dot and W-231 over the years, as well. TITEWAD. If I were making loads for community of revolters, this would be the one.

Membership is free and we welcome all types of shooters, whether you're a novice or a pro. and I also use it for .357 magnum, just more of it. He mentioned and agree with Kent Bellah that Bulleye, Unique and 2400 were the powders for the 38 Special. You can make it work well in pretty much any handgun cartridge although it may not be the best choice overall for a particular one.

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