Am I correct in thinking that this is the starting load in Speer #8, for the 160gr lead bullet with SR4756?
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Paul5388
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It's actually using a 158 gr LSWC, but a 160 or 168 Keith will work too. It's also in .38 Special brass with a standard primer.
OP
Thanks Paul, thats what I thought, but I have never used it. I wanted to make sure, before I tried it.
Paul5388
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Remember it's at least a .38/44 load, so it's best to use it in a .357 Mag revolver. 
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Colt Shooting Master .38spl. I think it will be OK.
Skip Sackett
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I couldn't agree with Paul any more on this issue. I know there was the 40 page behemoth of a thread about "THE LOAD" and many of us tested and promoted the use of it in "K" frame 38Spl revolvers.
Since then I have relegated it to use in an all stainless "J" frame and "L" frames and above.
I'm sure not going to run it through a vintage revolver of any kind. Even if it is a C**t. (4 letter word in my book! )
Since then I have relegated it to use in an all stainless "J" frame and "L" frames and above.
I'm sure not going to run it through a vintage revolver of any kind. Even if it is a C**t. (4 letter word in my book!
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Paul5388
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I have to agree with that assessment, the only Colt I own now is a Commander, but no revolvers have stayed.
Now, that doesn't mean THE LOAD will destroy a K frame and could be used on a very limited basis. However, why subject a K frame .38 to the pressures generated, when most people have a .357 that is better suited to handling the pressures?
Skip Sackett
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My M14 has seen several cylinder loads of "THE LOAD" but that is all. Since we already know that the M19 has had issues wearing out with a consistent diet of hot 357Mag loads, why push it?
Why try to use a tack hammer as a sledgehammer?
Why try to use a tack hammer as a sledgehammer?
OP
The Shooting Master is larger than a 38/44 HD.
Paul5388
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You should be good to go then.
Skip Sackett
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That's like someone asking if it was ok to jump out of a perfectly good airplane! It would depend on quite a few variables, one such being, are you planning on wearing a parachute?
How do we know what would be safe in your firearm?
Since it is a "K" frame, follow my earlier information on what I have done.
That's like someone asking if it was ok to jump out of a perfectly good airplane! It would depend on quite a few variables, one such being, are you planning on wearing a parachute?
How do we know what would be safe in your firearm?
Since it is a "K" frame, follow my earlier information on what I have done.
ChuckS1
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Somewhere I have chronograph data on THE LOAD shot from my Outdoorsman. If anybody's interested, I'll go find it. As I recall, I worked up to the starting load of Speer #8 and stopped there.
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