Winchester .38 Spl 158gr LSWCHP +P in Clear Ballistics Gel.

[351 WINCHESTER]

It has been stated many times on this forum that 38 spl rounds were loaded hotter in the past, and that older reloading manuals show this power.

I have an old Speer reloading manual no. 7 I believe from the 70's & some of the +P .38 loads will knock your socks off.

 

[Gary A]

I appreciate BigBore45 and Murf taking the time to reply to my question. That’s why I keep coming to these forums. To learn. Thank you, both.

 

[BigBore45]

Here is a good one on this.
https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/38-special-p.618157/

 

[earplug]

More speed will increase recoil and the owner of a alloy J frame will practice less.
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