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tonyz · February 16, 2001, 09:18 AM

I think your Uncle ment Hodgdon HS-38.
W231 and HS-38 are very similar and their burn rate's almost identical. Both are spherical powder with about the same propertys.
Hodgdon HS-6 is a little slower burning powder.
Hodgdon list their powders uses in a reloading data book that you can get for free from their web site.
HS-38 in pistol use, for target and light loads, HS-6 in pistols is for Light to medium duty loads.
I agree with WESHOOT you need a good tight roll crimp.
The Redding Profile Crimp die is just the Item.
You can also try a tighter crimp and see how that works.

Here is Hodgdon URL it might help you.

http://www.hodgdon.com/

Best Tony

February 16, 2001, 09:18 AM	#7
tonyz Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2000 Location: Wa Posts: 922	My Uncle who manufactures amunition tells me the HS-6 is EXACTLY the same as W231 I think your Uncle ment Hodgdon HS-38. W231 and HS-38 are very similar and their burn rate's almost identical. Both are spherical powder with about the same propertys. Hodgdon HS-6 is a little slower burning powder. Hodgdon list their powders uses in a reloading data book that you can get for free from their web site. HS-38 in pistol use, for target and light loads, HS-6 in pistols is for Light to medium duty loads. I agree with WESHOOT you need a good tight roll crimp. The Redding Profile Crimp die is just the Item. You can also try a tighter crimp and see how that works. Here is Hodgdon URL it might help you. http://www.hodgdon.com/ Best Tony