38 special load help needed

[areandare]

I am new to reloading and I am trying to conferm a load choice for a 38 special going thru a 2" barell 640 The bullet recomended was a 105 gr lswc, but I have not had any luck finding a chart in my manuals or online using this bullet with winchester 231 powder. The salesperson suggested starting with 4.8 grains of powder. Should I go up from there and to what max(5.?) Any other suggestions or websites with guides are appreciated??? This is going to be used for target only and getting used to a new handgun. Thanks

[ConRich]

The most accurate load that I ever found for my S&W model 15 with a 2" barrel is: 158gr cast bullet with 3.5gr of Bullseye. HTH

Rich

[RERICK]

Why a 105 grain bullet and not something such as a 125 or 158 grain bullet that you can find data for anywhere? but try the link below for some data.If it were me I would try the data for the 110 grain and work up slow and watch for signs of high pressure.good luck.





http://www.stevespages.com/357p.html

[pumpkinheaver]

125gr data should be safe for the 105gr bullet.

[Daniel BOON]

for serious practice, or in the field use, I like remington 125gr golden sabres;
for plugging away with the grandkids, I use 148gr bbwc. bullseye has always worked for me, and 3.5 gr of it seems to work.
my mdl 15 has a 6" brl. have fun, but don't over due the powder.