Hi
Jumpin on this a bit late...

2400 makes a good +P load for .38 Special with 158gr bullets.

9.0 grs does about what a factory 158gr +P will do (890 fps) out of my 4" 686.. Ck out target #27

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f2...e/01-13-08.jpg

Some other loads I was playin with do well also..