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Originally Posted by Kiwi cop
For many years my .38+P load was 10.5 gn H4227 under a 150-158 gn LSWC set off with a small rifle primer Accuracy and consistency was very good although burning was not complete. When H4227 was discontinued I changed to Mulwex AR2205, the replacement powder.
A few years ago I changed to 4.2 gn Tightgroup, a standard pressure load, for lower recoil and economy (1650 reloads per pound instead of 680).
When I got my Henry Big Boy .357 (for CAS shooting) I tried both the Tightgroup and 2205 loads under a 100 gn LFP CAS projectile in both .38 Special and .357 cases, loaded to a 158 gn .357 OAL. Best accuracy came with the AR2205 in .357 cases.
For hunting the same load, or a starting load of 14 gn, under a 158 gn projectile should do well.
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Off the subject, but do you have a 38 Spl pistol? I don't. I loaded them for a while for my 686 L-Frame but quit as I have plenty of 357 brass. I cannot think of a reason in my case for loading 38 Spl. If I want light loads I just use 125 grn coated lead and 3.5 grains of Trail Boss. I pour and coat my on bullets too. Mike