Recent content by 38SPL HV

Lyman had a 358212 146 gr RNL …no Titegroup data but using W231 powder Lyman #3 mentions MIN 3.2 grs W231 MAX 5.0 grs W231 Oal 1.515”

Why start a new thread…I’ve been using Titegroup for 38 Spl +P level loads in 357 Mag cases…it has fine utility in the 357 Magnum. I’m a single stage reloader (for 50 years) and load 25 at a time never keeping empty and charged cases together in same loading tray…I bring over the empty...

I prefer 38 Spl Full Wadcutter loads in my snubs with cast 148 gr DEWC…3.5 grs Bulleye or 4.0 grs W231. +P hollow points are reserved for longer barrels 4” and up.

Very good thread…I still like to use at times the old Lyman data for "38 Special, Heavy Frames Only" but always back off a bit. They work great as utility loads in my 357 Magnums. BTW, these were the old 38/44 level loads….but the argument “why use a hot 38 Spl when you have a 357 Mag” holds...

3.3 grs W231 148 gr cast DEWC 4.0 grs W231 158 gr Speer LSWC 4.7 grs W231 158 gr Speer LSWC (+P) If I had only one powder for all my 38 Special/38 Special +P needs with 158 grs lead bullets it would be W231 .

I used 5.6 grs Unique behind 148 gr cast DEWC in 357 Magnum cases…Ruger Blackhawk 4 5/8…good punch to it and accurate

I like in my 4 inch S&W 586 and Ruger BH 4 5/8 inch 357s, 6.0 grs Power Pistol, CCI 500 primers behind coated cast 158 gr SWC or Speer’s 158 gr LSWC in Starline 38 Special +P cases…chronographs approximately 1,000 fps. My standard 38 Spl +P use 5.4-5.6 grs Power Pistol and same bullets...

Load with Full Wadcutters (DEWC). Speed-loaders with 158 Gr RNL…yes, that’s right for snub noses…loads quickly also

I like any of the Fed/Rem/Win FBI loads …Remington’s version probably the best one due to its softer metal.

For four inch revolvers rated for +P and 357 Mag…Remington’s 38 Special +P 158 gr LHP. Remington produces these in 20 round HTP boxes…they’re finally commonplace again and one heck of a good round.

Outstanding work on all your tests! Thank you again!

Get a S&W 586…4” great all round. Couple that with 8.0 grs N350 and cast 158 gr SWC and you’ll be good to go!

Recently, I chronographed 6.7 grs Power Pistol behind 110 gr JHP (Zero Bullets) through my S&W 442 1 7/8”…avg 947 fps. 5.2 grs Titegroup with same bullet in same revolver avg 911 fps. …fun stuff Merry Xmas

…my 270 Win load is simple…Hornady’s 130 gr Interlock and 58 grs H4831. If I need a heavier bullet, I’ll take out my ‘06…

These are real “fun” to shoot in a +P rated J frame! Tamed in a SP 101 however… Thank you again for your informative postings!