Thread: Looking for a PPC load for my .38 using Zero bullets and 231
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Old 03-28-2018, 01:37 PM
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I am looking for an accurate load for my heavy barreled 6 inch .38 PPC revolver. My. intintion is to use Federal small pistol primers, with Zero 148 grain HBWC bullets, and Winchester 231 powder. I'm loading on a Dillon 550B. I have been told that I can use a powder charge of only 2.3 grains but every post that I have located indicates a much higher powder charge then this. (Ranging from 2.7 to 3.9grains)

Any help will be appreciated as I am new to reloading.
lbm
You need to try a range of powder charges to find that just right load your gun dotes on...it's the only way to dial it in.
Read some of the other posts and see what they have found that works. Usually the very minimum is not the most accurate , I usually start in the middle , like at 3.3 grains and then try some lighter loads and some heavier loads and let the guns accuracy be the deciding factor.
Gary
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