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Old 12-02-2014, 02:07 AM
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I load mine over 8.0 gr. HS-6 and a mag primer in a Winchester Nickeled 38 Special +P case to duplicate the Buffalo Bore +P load. Found that load on this forum.
You should put a warning on that load! Anything over 7.2gr HS-6 under a 158gr LSWC bullet in a .38 Special case is over the SAAMI pressure limits for a .38 Special +P load. I use 7.0gr HS-6 and some reloaders consider that too hot. The safe charge is even less if you go by current load data. A charge of 8.0gr is into the pressures of a .357 Magnum and should not be shot in a .38 Special revolver.
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