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Old 07-18-2017, 02:13 AM
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Default Simply put....

You don't need magnum powders to make a .38 spec. +P load.
Putting a light load of magnum powder to a little over 1000 FPS with a 158 grain lead bullet will mostly likely get an incomplete and inconsistent burn. You can get it to WORK, but it's not at all the best. I don't use magnum powders in either .38 or .357 cases if I"m just looking for a .38 +P type load. I often put .38 loads in .357 cases because if I shoot .38 and .357 loads in the same range trip, I don't have to clean out my chambers.

I like 2400 for .357 but it's pretty messy in light loads.

This is just MHO and if somebody prefers to use magnum powders for .38 loads, they are no more right or wrong than I am. Like I said, It may work, but one may work better.
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