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Old 11-05-2014, 08:39 PM
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Ummm nope. 4.6 is a max load (158 lead), you are nearing a double charge.

5.4 is max for a 130.

David
5.4 grains of CFE Pistol is max for a 158 grain Hornady XTP in .38 Special +P, according to the Hodgdon website.
For lead, it would be higher.

5.0 grains with a MEI 158 grain cast SWC yields 1029 fps at 16,700 psi.

I'm still not sure 7.5 would be withing +P pressures.
I don't think it would be a problem in a K frame, but wouldn't want to light one off in my J frame.
It would probably be a great load for my 66.
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