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TXGunNut · November 7, 2010, 11:08 PM

38 special is indeed derived from a case that originally used black powder. The smokeless powder 38 Special was a bit more powerful than the BP cases it replaced. They made it longer to prevent damage to BP guns. I'm afraid that filling a 38 Special case with BP may be a bit much for the cartridge. Haven't seen any published loads so I'll avoid it for now.

November 7, 2010, 11:08 PM	#15
TXGunNut Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2010 Location: If you have to ask... Posts: 2,860	38 special is indeed derived from a case that originally used black powder. The smokeless powder 38 Special was a bit more powerful than the BP cases it replaced. They made it longer to prevent damage to BP guns. I'm afraid that filling a 38 Special case with BP may be a bit much for the cartridge. Haven't seen any published loads so I'll avoid it for now. __________________ Life Member NRA, TSRA Smokeless powder is a passing fad! -Steve Garbe I hate rude behavior in a man. I won't tolerate it. -Woodrow F. Call Lonesome Dove My favorite recipes start out with a handful of used wheelweights.