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Originally Posted by Bhfromme
You guys never disappoint. Thanks.
I also am wondering what standard loads are for .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .44 Special and .44 Magnum. Specifically in terms of weight and fps.
And when I read guns are sighted/calibrated at the factory using standard loads, what distance are they sighted for?
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Everyone has their own "pet" loads, and "standard" load depends on which powder you use.
38 special and 357 magnum fixed sighted guns are generally set up for POA & POI to coincide with 148-158 gr bullets - I believe at 25 yards.
44 special and 44 mag fixed sighted guns are generally set up for POA & POI to coincide with 240-250 gr bullets, also at 25 yards if I recall correctly.
The best recommendation is to consult a few reputable published sources of load data to confirm the safety of the powder charge you are using for the bullet you are loading.