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Most steel plate comp ( like Steel Challenge, etc) requires bullet speeds less than SD loads to prevent frequent plate replacements.
Speeds (1200'/sec+) that open up your 115gr JHP SD bullets are NOT optimum for most steel plate shooting/comp.
Start with the 231/HP38 with the advantages rfwobbly listed above.
Cost: $17 worth of powder will load over 1000 rds to try it out (and learn to reload)
Local Powder Availablity
Wide load range / SAFE for a new reloader (1140-1150'/sec will run smoothly for steel)
Readily available Load data for many bullet types & weights
Easy metering ball powder
Clean burning when loaded above the lightest loads
Not positional
Not very temp sensitive
Speeds (1200'/sec+) that open up your 115gr JHP SD bullets are NOT optimum for most steel plate shooting/comp.
Start with the 231/HP38 with the advantages rfwobbly listed above.
Cost: $17 worth of powder will load over 1000 rds to try it out (and learn to reload)
Local Powder Availablity
Wide load range / SAFE for a new reloader (1140-1150'/sec will run smoothly for steel)
Readily available Load data for many bullet types & weights
Easy metering ball powder
Clean burning when loaded above the lightest loads
Not positional
Not very temp sensitive