38 spcl. cal-130 Grain RNFP

RoyG · July 22, 2005, 02:41 PM

Anyone have load data for 130 gr RNFP using Universal?

Leftoverdj · July 22, 2005, 03:37 PM

Lee #2 shows 4.1 to 4.6 grains of Universal for a 135 grain lead bullet. Five grain lighter bullet won't make enough difference to matter.

RoyG · July 22, 2005, 04:14 PM

I can find data for 125 and 135. Just wanted to make sure if I split the difference there wouldn't be a problem.

Leftoverdj · July 22, 2005, 05:45 PM

Roy, no data is exact. It's a guide. Even loading manuals disagree; sometimes a lot. Universal is a pretty flexible powder in the .38 Special pressure ranges. Using 125 grain data with a 130 grain cast bullet might run a standard load up into the lower +P pressures but no more than that.

You ain't never gonna make a .38 Special into a magnum so I tend to settle on a accurate load without chasing the last 100 fps. Somewhere between 4 and 4.5 grains of Universal should give you that without any need to get too particular about the details.

RoyG · July 22, 2005, 06:57 PM

Not chasing any speed. This is my first attempt at reloading and just wanted to be extra careful. I was firguring if I kept it between the 125-135 limits I would be ok. Just wanted to hear it from someone with experience.

July 22, 2005, 02:41 PM	#1
RoyG Member Join Date: January 4, 2005 Posts: 66	38 spcl. cal-130 Grain RNFP Anyone have load data for 130 gr RNFP using Universal? __________________ NSDQ

July 22, 2005, 04:14 PM	#3
RoyG Member Join Date: January 4, 2005 Posts: 66	I can find data for 125 and 135. Just wanted to make sure if I split the difference there wouldn't be a problem. __________________ NSDQ

July 22, 2005, 06:57 PM	#5
RoyG Member Join Date: January 4, 2005 Posts: 66	Not chasing any speed. This is my first attempt at reloading and just wanted to be extra careful. I was firguring if I kept it between the 125-135 limits I would be ok. Just wanted to hear it from someone with experience. __________________ NSDQ

July 22, 2005, 03:37 PM	#2
Leftoverdj Senior Member Join Date: October 15, 2004 Posts: 934	Lee #2 shows 4.1 to 4.6 grains of Universal for a 135 grain lead bullet. Five grain lighter bullet won't make enough difference to matter.

July 22, 2005, 05:45 PM	#4
Leftoverdj Senior Member Join Date: October 15, 2004 Posts: 934	Roy, no data is exact. It's a guide. Even loading manuals disagree; sometimes a lot. Universal is a pretty flexible powder in the .38 Special pressure ranges. Using 125 grain data with a 130 grain cast bullet might run a standard load up into the lower +P pressures but no more than that. You ain't never gonna make a .38 Special into a magnum so I tend to settle on a accurate load without chasing the last 100 fps. Somewhere between 4 and 4.5 grains of Universal should give you that without any need to get too particular about the details.