Will .38 +P in factory loads make PF?

Triggernosis · April 24, 2008, 10:16 AM

Are there any factory loads in .38 that will make power factor for IDPA SSR?

Jim Watson · April 24, 2008, 01:53 PM

From the IDPA board:

http://idpaforum.yuku.com/topic/3948

Chuck Edwards says: "In my experience, Fiocchi 158 grain FMJ and S&B 158 grain RNL both make the PF from a 4" barrel."

Mr Dillon and Mr CED take care of my power factor.

Mas Ayoob · April 28, 2008, 05:03 AM

I usually shoot SSR with Speer Lawman .38 Special 158 grain +P total metal jacket. It has been chrono'd frequently at major matches, and has always made power factor.

Triggernosis · May 1, 2008, 10:21 AM

Thanks, gentlemen.
I don't reload (yet) and just don't want to go the route of the .38 instead of the .357 if I would have constant trouble making power factor.

April 24, 2008, 10:16 AM	#1
Triggernosis Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2008 Posts: 119	Will .38 +P in factory loads make PF? Are there any factory loads in .38 that will make power factor for IDPA SSR?

April 24, 2008, 01:53 PM	#2
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,541	From the IDPA board: http://idpaforum.yuku.com/topic/3948 Chuck Edwards says: "In my experience, Fiocchi 158 grain FMJ and S&B 158 grain RNL both make the PF from a 4" barrel." Mr Dillon and Mr CED take care of my power factor.

April 28, 2008, 05:03 AM	#3
Mas Ayoob Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2005 Posts: 249	I usually shoot SSR with Speer Lawman .38 Special 158 grain +P total metal jacket. It has been chrono'd frequently at major matches, and has always made power factor.

May 1, 2008, 10:21 AM	#4
Triggernosis Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2008 Posts: 119	Thanks, gentlemen. I don't reload (yet) and just don't want to go the route of the .38 instead of the .357 if I would have constant trouble making power factor.