reloading for colt 38 spl.

deleterman · February 7, 2013, 01:19 AM

Hi all, been some time -but here goes, this is for a 5" colt six shooter. want to reload 38 spl for about 900 fps. I was thinking 5.2 grs unique for 148gr wc. i was thinking this load would get me very close to 900 fps. any thoughts on this load ? any help would be great. thanks. H.B.

Jim Watson · February 7, 2013, 01:33 AM

What kind of Colt six shooter?

That is a lot of powder for a wadcutter which seats deep and doesn't leave much "combustion chamber."

It is a lot too much if the wadcutter has a hollow base.

Do you have a manual that gives that load?

(I did not see your duplicate post under handloading.)

alex0535 · February 7, 2013, 01:37 AM

Have you checked out the recommended recipes on the Alliant Powder website?

http://www.alliantpowder.com/reloade...3&cartridge=26

I think it should be in the ballpark of 900fps. Starting 10% lower than your final desired load is always good practice. That would be 5.1grains and work up from there.

deleterman · February 7, 2013, 01:41 AM

oops sorry it looks like i posted in the wrong spot..thanks for you responce tho. i reposted in hand loading.

H.B.

Jim Watson · February 7, 2013, 01:52 AM

Sorry, alex but I do not see anything about a heavy load of Unique with a wadcutter at that link.

February 7, 2013, 01:19 AM	#1
deleterman Member Join Date: March 18, 2008 Posts: 59	reloading for colt 38 spl. Hi all, been some time -but here goes, this is for a 5" colt six shooter. want to reload 38 spl for about 900 fps. I was thinking 5.2 grs unique for 148gr wc. i was thinking this load would get me very close to 900 fps. any thoughts on this load ? any help would be great. thanks. H.B.

February 7, 2013, 01:41 AM	#4
deleterman Member Join Date: March 18, 2008 Posts: 59	reloading for colt 38 spl. oops sorry it looks like i posted in the wrong spot..thanks for you responce tho. i reposted in hand loading. H.B.

February 7, 2013, 01:33 AM	#2
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 9,673	What kind of Colt six shooter? That is a lot of powder for a wadcutter which seats deep and doesn't leave much "combustion chamber." It is a lot too much if the wadcutter has a hollow base. Do you have a manual that gives that load? (I did not see your duplicate post under handloading.)

February 7, 2013, 01:37 AM	#3
alex0535 Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 615	Have you checked out the recommended recipes on the Alliant Powder website? http://www.alliantpowder.com/reloade...3&cartridge=26 I think it should be in the ballpark of 900fps. Starting 10% lower than your final desired load is always good practice. That would be 5.1grains and work up from there.

February 7, 2013, 01:52 AM	#5
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 9,673	Sorry, alex but I do not see anything about a heavy load of Unique with a wadcutter at that link.