I need to send off for some Powders, and I have found my head spinning as for what ones to try.
I intend to be re-loading for longer Barreled, older Revolvers -
Model 1902 and early-ish Model 1905 S&W 'M&P' in .38 Special...4 to 6 inch Barrels...158 gr Bullets
Model 1902 Colt .38 Automatic (6 inch Barrel, 'Sporting Model)...148 grn Bullets.
Colt 'New Service' in .45 Long Colt, 6 or 7 inch Barrel (1912 production ) 225-250 grn Bullets
Uberti 'Bisley' 7-1/2 inch Barrel, late 1990s production...ditto...
I intend only Lead or softer alloy Bullets.
So...what are some good Powders for the best FPS with the kindest-lowest pressures in 6 inch Barrels?
I assume the old .38 Autocolt would be fine with erstwhile +P range .38 Special loads...or, would oblige even peppier ones, since the 'SAMMI' for it is around 26,000 psi, verses 17-ish for .38 Special.
Loading Tables I have seen so far do not seem to have any interest in Barrel Lengths.
Any ideas for me?
Phil
Lv
I intend to be re-loading for longer Barreled, older Revolvers -
Model 1902 and early-ish Model 1905 S&W 'M&P' in .38 Special...4 to 6 inch Barrels...158 gr Bullets
Model 1902 Colt .38 Automatic (6 inch Barrel, 'Sporting Model)...148 grn Bullets.
Colt 'New Service' in .45 Long Colt, 6 or 7 inch Barrel (1912 production ) 225-250 grn Bullets
Uberti 'Bisley' 7-1/2 inch Barrel, late 1990s production...ditto...
I intend only Lead or softer alloy Bullets.
So...what are some good Powders for the best FPS with the kindest-lowest pressures in 6 inch Barrels?
I assume the old .38 Autocolt would be fine with erstwhile +P range .38 Special loads...or, would oblige even peppier ones, since the 'SAMMI' for it is around 26,000 psi, verses 17-ish for .38 Special.
Loading Tables I have seen so far do not seem to have any interest in Barrel Lengths.
Any ideas for me?
Phil
Lv