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Originally Posted by cowboy4evr
Hodgdons current load data for the 44 special show loads using HP-38 for a 240 gr bullet , min 4.2 , max 5.2 . HP-38 and W231 are identical , they represent both companies powder . Throughout their load data they will switch back and forth . Call Hodgdons to verify .
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Yessir, it does, and yessir they are. Just as I said, there are other good, valid recipes out there. Just not in the WINCHESTER load manual specifically for W231.
It is also worth noting that the Hodgdon's HP-38 data shows a MAX charge (5.2gr) as having a velocity of 858 FPS. Again, this is below the anecdotal 900-975 FPS range OR the published 1021 FPS from the manual for the "light magnums" in question.
S'all good...