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Originally Posted by parabarbarian
The current Alliant data doesn't list the 148 gr WC for anything but standard pressure 38 spl.
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do you have a chrono?
if not .. its time to think about it.
your looking for about 950 - 1000 FPS and leaving it there.
this leaves you a little room before it hits 1050 where the aerodynamics .. or rather, the lack thereof, pee in your oatmeal. WC's tend to tumble above this.
I've done the same basic thing in 44 mag with a 208G WC .. its a good bullet if you respect the speed limit, or rather if the speed limit hashes with your intended use.
in my case it was a poor bullet choice for my general needs where I favored a little extra heat.
you could hear em flutter long before the goal was met. the chrono indicated 1050 was more or less the magic number with all powders.
I suppose it wouldn't be all bad to run a few pounds through that mold again as its a fine caliber in a fine revolver, but I no longer count on it to fill its gun for all reasons and seasons role.