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Old 05-16-2018, 06:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Nevada Ed View Post
Per post #12;

4.0 grs of w231 is way too low.......... and will be dirty !!

I load 4.7 grs in a 38 case for 893fps with a lead 158 Speer bullet.

In a "L" frame this bullet in a 38 case can get up to 1124fps with slow powders.

I can see why you are having problems.
Really? I use HP38. Same as 231, correct? The hodgson website says 3.1 grains to 3.8 for 158 grain LSWC. 3.8 to 4.3 for fmj. I recently switched to plated so am loading 3.8 grains. I never load .357 cases, though.

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