I shoot the coated RNFP 125g Precision Bullets. 3.5g Bullseye or 4.0 Trailboss. 1.435oal w/taper crimp. TB is a softer shooter, whereas BE is a little snappier. Both are great. I love TB and how it fills the case more. Both of these will knock 8"steel plates down @ 25yds with no problem and won't beat you or the gun up.
Any luck with 125gr Cast in 38 Spl?
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"Clays,Tightgroup, W231/HP38, Bullseye, Unique"
I've had excellent results with all these powders in any weights of 38 special loads from 125 thru 158 grain cast lead.
I was especially surprised to see how well DEWC 148s grouped.
Most of my best accuracy cast loads are in the 900-1100 range with 38 special.
I've had excellent results with all these powders in any weights of 38 special loads from 125 thru 158 grain cast lead.
I was especially surprised to see how well DEWC 148s grouped.
Most of my best accuracy cast loads are in the 900-1100 range with 38 special.
Many years ago I helped one of my buddies cast a 9mm RN that dropped at .357" and weighed 121 gr. We shot thousands of them in PPC matches and loaded over 3.3 gr. 231 were a powder puff load but very accurate. We both carried away a lot of trophies using that round in 6" 686 and he was using a 4" Ruger Security Six.
I have a Lee mold that produces 125 gr. RNFP bullets that I use in my .38 Special (a lot!), .357 Magnum, and 9mm. Load data is easy to find and proper sizing has eliminated 99% of the leading. Accuracy is as good as most cast bullets...
Let me reiterate....
Cutting out the verbage, if you truly want a target round for .38 the best place to start is on the heavier bullets 148-160 grains, generally a soft lead WC or SWC driven by a fast burning powder such as Bullseye, Titegroup or others powders developed for target use. Generally, it will be a light, low velocity load toward the bottom of the load table. All guns are different, but most target rounds will fall into this category and it's your best bet to start there. Also, the light load is less stressful on the shooter for better follow up shots.
Hollow base wadcutters are usually the most accurate bullet because the obturation of the skirt allows it to fit the bore the same way each time.
Cutting out the verbage, if you truly want a target round for .38 the best place to start is on the heavier bullets 148-160 grains, generally a soft lead WC or SWC driven by a fast burning powder such as Bullseye, Titegroup or others powders developed for target use. Generally, it will be a light, low velocity load toward the bottom of the load table. All guns are different, but most target rounds will fall into this category and it's your best bet to start there. Also, the light load is less stressful on the shooter for better follow up shots.
Hollow base wadcutters are usually the most accurate bullet because the obturation of the skirt allows it to fit the bore the same way each time.
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+1to the above post.
My 125 gr truncated had a .357 dia..........
my 125 "Cowboy" had a dia. of .358 and shot much better.
A good fit is important in your weapons.
My 125 gr truncated had a .357 dia..........
my 125 "Cowboy" had a dia. of .358 and shot much better.
A good fit is important in your weapons.
