EricBu
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I rolled a small batch of 38 +P last night, but am having second thoughts.
Brass: 38 Spl
Powder: Win 231, 5.3 gr. (Lee Dipper, 0.5 cc)
Bullets: 125 gr. hard cast lead
Primers: Win Small Pistol
The Hodgdon data I found says 4.8 gr. is the max. load. (recommended start at 3.8)
Do you think that 4.8 gr. max considering 100 year old guns, or would a modern 38 +P gun like the LCR handle it OK? I couldn't find any published +P loads with Win 231; they switch to other powders when they go +P.
If not, would it be OK out of a .357 Ruger SP-101 or .357 S&W Model 19?
I'm wondering how hot you've tried with Win 231 in a modern +P 38 Special.
The reason I did this is because the next smallest dipper, 0.3 cc, only gives 3.2 gr. and I tend to get less when I weigh the charges to check.
I do have an Auto Disc Pro powder measure, but my only press at the moment is the hand press, so that doesn't work. I've got a Reloader Press (Lee's small C-frame) on the way.
I wouldn't run that load in great great grandpa's duty 38 SPL that's been handed down for 5 generations, but in any modern +P rated gun, or 357......send it.