.38 SPL - How about TiteGroup or 700-X?

[6GUNSONLY]

I was given several pounds of 700X so I've been using it in .38s with wadcutters and 158 gr SWCs, as well as .45 ACP. Works fine through my old Lyman 55. No, it doesn't meter as smoothly as some but my charge weights are consistent, which is ultimately what matters, IMO.

 

[STORMINORMAN]

About the only pistol cartridges I don't recall at least trying a load with 700-X would be for 10mm & 357 SIG .. Probably because Hodgdons doesn't list any data and the older IMR listings don't show the 357 SIG caliber at all!

Sometimes there are nice, medium velocity 700-X loads that seem to coincide almost exactly with the LEE Powder scoops, which makes it pretty easy to load up and check weigh 50 cases in a very reasonable time. Not too much exposure to a potential double (or TRIPLE?!?) load of powder.

I'm sure something could be projected (GASP! SAFELY, of course!) as there is 40 S&W & 9mm data available...

 

[typetwelve]

I've had good luck with Titegroup, both under 148 HBWCs and 125gr LRNs. The charge weights were uncomfortably low for me with HBWCs-I prefer Bullseye or W231 in that application. It gave great results with both bullets for me, however.

I've yet to try it under any sort of 158gr bullet.

I can't comment on 700X, as I have no experience with it in any application.

Bingo. I mostly load 148g DEWCs and 145g LRN for my 38 special revolvers and I use Tightgroup or Win 231 for them both.

The powder drop on my Dillon 550 does a great job with TG (and W231). I run intermittent tests to keep it honest, but after over 1000 loads, it's never caused me any issues.