E Erv Member Joined Feb 23, 2009 Messages 34 Reaction score 37 Jul 13, 2025 #1 I've been gifted a pound of Universal powder, does anyone make a +P 38 special load with this stuff? To be shot in a S&W 686.
I've been gifted a pound of Universal powder, does anyone make a +P 38 special load with this stuff? To be shot in a S&W 686.
venomballistics Member Joined Aug 12, 2007 Messages 9,492 Reaction score 7,733 Location between beers Jul 13, 2025 #2 Given the target platform, I'd think a mild 357 load would be a better all around direction
R rockquarry Member Silver Supporter Joined Aug 9, 2005 Messages 8,985 Reaction score 11,132 Jul 13, 2025 #3 Should be some Universal +P loads in various handloading manuals.
B BrBa Member Joined Aug 7, 2024 Messages 183 Reaction score 248 Location Nevada Jul 15, 2025 #4 Hodgdon shows 12 different recipes for .38+P with Universal: Reloading Data Center – Hodgdon Reloading Data Center hodgdonreloading.com
Hodgdon shows 12 different recipes for .38+P with Universal: Reloading Data Center – Hodgdon Reloading Data Center hodgdonreloading.com
rwsmith Member Bronze Supporter Joined Dec 11, 2012 Messages 32,561 Reaction score 31,233 Location (outside) Charleston, SC Jul 17, 2025 #5 Erv said: I've been gifted a pound of Universal powder, does anyone make a +P 38 special load with this stuff? To be shot in a S&W 686. Click to expand... What bullets are you planning on shooting?
Erv said: I've been gifted a pound of Universal powder, does anyone make a +P 38 special load with this stuff? To be shot in a S&W 686. Click to expand... What bullets are you planning on shooting?