CCI Blazer Aluminum 38 Spcl +P "FBI" load

Cheapshooter · February 7, 2013, 07:42 PM

Just wondering If anybody has any specs, or actual chrony readings from this discontinud ammo. Especially from a snubbie.
I came into possession of a case (500 rounds) of this a while back for $6.50/ 50 rnd box. Actually two cases, but in a fit of generosity, I shared the find with a friend. I really just bought it for practice, and range busting with my Ruger GP 100. A couple weeks ago I bought a new Ruger LCR, and with the ammopocalypse, even 38 Spcl is hard to find. Especially a defense load.
This 158 gr LSWCHP +P ammo must have been discontinued a few years ago, and I can't find specs anywhere. Just wondering how close this stuff is to the loadings from other makers still available. I'll be giving it a try asap in my new LCR, and do my usual hundred or so round "shake down" with it. But If it shoots well, and hits to point of aim I might just use it for carry ammo when I want to add the Ruger to the CCW rotation.

Dave T · February 7, 2013, 08:10 PM

Didn't know Blazer offered the "FBI load". I've shot up a few boxes of their 158g FMJ +P 38 Special and to be honest it was kind of wimpy to me. Of course my standard load in the .357" chamberings is my hand load version of the old 38/44 round that pushed a 158g @ 1150 fps. That probably makes the Blazer +P 38 Specials I've shot seem weak.

Can't offer any other information but I'd say your friend is lucky you were willing to share a case with him. Find someone with a chronograph and report what results you get.

Dave

Cheapshooter · February 7, 2013, 09:17 PM

It's not marked FBI load, don't know If any brand is. But it is 158 gr. LSWCHP +P which has commonly been called the FBI load.

Nanuk · February 7, 2013, 11:11 PM

It should be pretty close to any other +P 158 LSWC loading and give around 750 FPS from a snubbie.

alex0535 · February 8, 2013, 12:23 AM

If this ammunition passes FBI Ballistic Test Protocol, this might give you a good frame of reference as to what this ammo should be capable of.

http://greent.com/40Page/general/fbitest.htm

rrruger · February 8, 2013, 06:07 AM

Thanks alex0535!
It would cost a bit to work up the 'perfect' hand load, but this gives a basis for comparison.

February 7, 2013, 07:42 PM	#1
Cheapshooter Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 8,306	CCI Blazer Aluminum 38 Spcl +P "FBI" load Just wondering If anybody has any specs, or actual chrony readings from this discontinud ammo. Especially from a snubbie. I came into possession of a case (500 rounds) of this a while back for $6.50/ 50 rnd box. Actually two cases, but in a fit of generosity, I shared the find with a friend. I really just bought it for practice, and range busting with my Ruger GP 100. A couple weeks ago I bought a new Ruger LCR, and with the ammopocalypse, even 38 Spcl is hard to find. Especially a defense load. This 158 gr LSWCHP +P ammo must have been discontinued a few years ago, and I can't find specs anywhere. Just wondering how close this stuff is to the loadings from other makers still available. I'll be giving it a try asap in my new LCR, and do my usual hundred or so round "shake down" with it. But If it shoots well, and hits to point of aim I might just use it for carry ammo when I want to add the Ruger to the CCW rotation. __________________ Cheapshooter's rules of gun ownership #1: NEVER SELL OR TRADE ANYTHING!

February 7, 2013, 08:10 PM	#2
Dave T Senior Member Join Date: April 16, 2000 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 1,456	Didn't know Blazer offered the "FBI load". I've shot up a few boxes of their 158g FMJ +P 38 Special and to be honest it was kind of wimpy to me. Of course my standard load in the .357" chamberings is my hand load version of the old 38/44 round that pushed a 158g @ 1150 fps. That probably makes the Blazer +P 38 Specials I've shot seem weak. Can't offer any other information but I'd say your friend is lucky you were willing to share a case with him. Find someone with a chronograph and report what results you get. Dave __________________ RSVN '69-'71 PCSD Ret

February 7, 2013, 09:17 PM	#3
Cheapshooter Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 8,306	It's not marked FBI load, don't know If any brand is. But it is 158 gr. LSWCHP +P which has commonly been called the FBI load. __________________ Cheapshooter's rules of gun ownership #1: NEVER SELL OR TRADE ANYTHING!

February 7, 2013, 11:11 PM	#4
Nanuk Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2005 Location: Where the deer and the antelope roam. Posts: 3,082	It should be pretty close to any other +P 158 LSWC loading and give around 750 FPS from a snubbie. __________________ Retired Law Enforcement U. S. Army Veteran Armorer My rifle and pistol are tools, I am the weapon.

February 8, 2013, 12:23 AM	#5
alex0535 Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 908	If this ammunition passes FBI Ballistic Test Protocol, this might give you a good frame of reference as to what this ammo should be capable of. http://greent.com/40Page/general/fbitest.htm

February 8, 2013, 06:07 AM	#6
rrruger Senior Member Join Date: March 9, 2012 Posts: 153	Thanks alex0535! It would cost a bit to work up the 'perfect' hand load, but this gives a basis for comparison.