Shrinkmd
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I was perusing the Hornady and Lyman manuals again, as well as collecting from online wisdom. Interestingly, for 158 gr LSWC Lyman says 3.4 gr Bullseye is max load, wheras Hornady says 3.7 gr is max.
Looking over at http://www.handloads.org/loaddata/default.asp?Caliber=38%20Special%20%20P&Weight=158&type=Handgun&Order=Powder&Source= someone posted a max load of 3.8 gr Bullseye for a 38+P, which is similar to Hornady's load data at the top end (although they do not note in their book that this is a +P load)
So, for shooting in a modern 38, or actually in a .357 revolver, would people feel comfortable working up to Hornady's max of 3.7 gr Bullseye?
Also, for recreating a +P 125 gr JHP load, Alliant lists Bullseye 4.8 gr at 1,021 and Power Pistol 6.8 gr at 1,082. Assuming I work up safely, would the Power Pistol load (with Montana Gold 125 gr JHP) approximate the feel of the Double Tap 38+P? He claims 1,100 out of a snubbie barrel.
Thanks!
Looking over at http://www.handloads.org/loaddata/default.asp?Caliber=38%20Special%20%20P&Weight=158&type=Handgun&Order=Powder&Source= someone posted a max load of 3.8 gr Bullseye for a 38+P, which is similar to Hornady's load data at the top end (although they do not note in their book that this is a +P load)
So, for shooting in a modern 38, or actually in a .357 revolver, would people feel comfortable working up to Hornady's max of 3.7 gr Bullseye?
Also, for recreating a +P 125 gr JHP load, Alliant lists Bullseye 4.8 gr at 1,021 and Power Pistol 6.8 gr at 1,082. Assuming I work up safely, would the Power Pistol load (with Montana Gold 125 gr JHP) approximate the feel of the Double Tap 38+P? He claims 1,100 out of a snubbie barrel.
Thanks!
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