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Old 05-08-2018, 09:11 PM
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RGVshooter,

With all due respect to Handloader magazine, Titegroup is not a good choice for .38 Special +P ammo. It's basically in the same burn rate range as Bullseye (another poor +P powder). The problem is, you will reach your maximum +P pressure before you are able to get a good velocity. Better powders are Unique, AA#5, and especially HS-6. Regarding swaged bullets and leading, it's not the softness of the lead that will cause leading (I cast bullets that are just as soft for my FBI load), but rather if they are not a proper size for your throats. Hope that helps.


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I agree 100%. I went barking up that fast burning powder tree a while back and someone here suggested Universal which I've found to be a great +P powder. Easily push coated 158gr to 1000fps. Very mild shooting. Clean and Accurate too. Get way more velocity and a lot less "bang" than with Titegroup.
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