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Old 06-21-2017, 10:13 AM
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In yrs past when duplicating those 38-44 loads , I used either HS-6 or 2400 , but not current load data . I used Ken Waters load for 2400 , the HS-6 load I had to work up myself . I found SPM primers worked best for both powders at these lower pressure levels . I will have to also add that Blue Dot really showed some promise . But I didn't have a chono to verifly what it seemed . With the Blue Dot loads I used the std SP primer .
These days I use my 357 magnum if I want more than a standard 38spl delivers . I remind myself that it's a " 38 spl ' , not a " 38 magnum " . I build for accuracy , not just velocity . I prefer faster powders in 38spl loads , Bullseye , WST , Titegroup , IMR 700X , Red Dot or my std. load for yrs has been 5.0 grs of Unique under a 158 cast bullet . When I could get Unique .

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