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Strafer Gott · August 4, 2012, 09:09 AM

Lead is best kept at 1,000 fps. 158 gr LSWC was considered a magnum load. Of course, jacketed bullets can be driven faster, but Speer holds all the .38 +P loads to about 1,000 fps.

August 4, 2012, 09:09 AM	#3
Strafer Gott Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2011 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,315	Lead is best kept at 1,000 fps. 158 gr LSWC was considered a magnum load. Of course, jacketed bullets can be driven faster, but Speer holds all the .38 +P loads to about 1,000 fps.