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Pond, James Pond · July 4, 2012, 12:19 AM

Thanks for the pointers and reassurances.

I'll use the closest candidate in the VV manual, then.

A word on what I have and why I got it.

Firstly, the bullets. The .38s are not quite a SWC. They are a Truncated Cone. SWC was the closest I could think of when typing. The .44's are also this Truncated cone. They have a cannelure (I called it a crimping collar), the .38s don't.

Both are described as "HS" in bullet design (it is not Hydra-Shok). In the picture they look like they have a copper jacket, but I've never managed to work out. The website doesn't give a glossary of terms...

Finally, the powder. Some have commented on my powder choice. From the beginning I wanted a powder to use on both, even if it was not the ideal for either.
Powder costs about $85/lb over here. I don't have the cash right now to buy two different types, and the manufacturer tells me that they sanction its use with both my calibre and weight bullets, so I got that one....

I don't feel the urge to load up to maximums right now. Just as well as I only have the starting charges as a guide!!

July 4, 2012, 12:19 AM	#9
Pond, James Pond Senior Member Join Date: July 12, 2011 Location: Top of the Baltic stack Posts: 6,079	Thanks for the pointers and reassurances. I'll use the closest candidate in the VV manual, then. A word on what I have and why I got it. Firstly, the bullets. The .38s are not quite a SWC. They are a Truncated Cone. SWC was the closest I could think of when typing. The .44's are also this Truncated cone. They have a cannelure (I called it a crimping collar), the .38s don't. Both are described as "HS" in bullet design (it is not Hydra-Shok). In the picture they look like they have a copper jacket, but I've never managed to work out. The website doesn't give a glossary of terms... Finally, the powder. Some have commented on my powder choice. From the beginning I wanted a powder to use on both, even if it was not the ideal for either. Powder costs about $85/lb over here. I don't have the cash right now to buy two different types, and the manufacturer tells me that they sanction its use with both my calibre and weight bullets, so I got that one.... I don't feel the urge to load up to maximums right now. Just as well as I only have the starting charges as a guide!! __________________ When the right to effective self-defence is denied, that right to self-defence which remains is essentially symbolic. Freedom: Please enjoy responsibly. Last edited by Pond, James Pond; July 5, 2012 at 12:54 AM.