OLDER AIRLIGHT 38spl. max.loads

[WASATCH CHARLIE]

Had a friend ask me if i knew of any loads that were accurate for this little gem . i was unable to advise him,as i have no experience with the airlight model. any help would be greatly appreciated. thnk you w.c.

 

[Pointblank2U]

I would go with a standard pressure load like the Federal Nyclad.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

I shoot 4.0gr W231 under a 158gr LSWC in my Airweight revolvers. (and other .38 Revolvers too)

 

[hawgleg]

I like the 158gr LSWC for most all my 38's. They're accurate enough for me. To me the 38's were made for a 158 gr bullet.

 

[Steve in Vermont]

Reloads or factory?

 

[WASATCH CHARLIE]

airlight loads

Reloads or factory?

I USED TO LIVE IN BURLINGTON. reloads, loaded some 158swc over 3.8 gr.w231 and some 125 grainers over 3.6gr. w231 we will see what works

 

[WASATCH CHARLIE]

thanks all W.C.

 

[Steve in Vermont]

I USED TO LIVE IN BURLINGTON. reloads, loaded some 158swc over 3.8 gr.w231 and some 125 grainers over 3.6gr. w231 we will see what works

You should be fine with 3.8 gr of W231 for the swc. I use 3.6 but we're splitting hairs. I've loaded to the low limit, 3.2, with no problems but never higher than 3.8. I also like 148 gr hbwc with 3.0 gr and 148 gr dewc with 3.2 gr (of that same powder).
And I know Burlington well. It's known to native Vermonters as "the other Vermont".