Just bought a pound of Universal powder today. I intend to use it in 38 Spl +P 158 gr lead loadings. I used it before but lost my records. I do remember Universal operates nicely at its upper reloading manual limits.

I'm using Speer's max loading of 5.0 grs behind Speer's 158 gr LSWC and CCI500 primers (they will be used as a general field load in my Ruger Blackhawk 4 5/8 inch 357 Magnum). My RCBS Little Dandy Rotor #9 throws a perfect 5.0 grs charge of Universal.

Speer's chronograph velocities of its 5.0 grs Universal loading is 971 fps from a six inch S&W 38 Special revolver - duplicates perfectly, at least in their revolver, Rem/Win/Fed 38 Spl +P 158 gr LHP loadings/chronograph data from this Forum and in my past experience.

Now have to get the chronograph and for the Nevada heat and winds to lighten up!