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Old September 1, 2006, 05:55 PM   #1
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38 special

what are some good .38 special powders or combinations. Right now i have Unique, PowerPistol, Titegroup and HS-7. I am using 158gr plated swc. i alo made a batch with 125gr Winchester LSJ HP.
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Old September 1, 2006, 06:42 PM   #2
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I have always liked Bullseye in my 38Special loads and Unique 2nd.....hpg
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Old September 1, 2006, 09:00 PM   #3
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Bullseye for the past 7 years for me.
With a 125gr XTP HP or 125gr SWC. But I must say I run these in a Detective Special.
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Old September 2, 2006, 03:59 AM   #4
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2.9 of Clays for a 158g LSWC.

2.4 of Clays for a 148 LWC
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Old September 2, 2006, 11:09 AM   #5
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3.4 Bullseye with 158 gr copper plated lead. Unique does not meter well in my measure. willr
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Old September 2, 2006, 03:46 PM   #6
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3.5grs of Bullseye and a 158gr cast bullet has worked real well for me. HTH

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Old September 2, 2006, 11:11 PM   #7
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Check this page:

http://www.reloadammo.com/

and maybe you'll find some info useful to you.
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Old September 2, 2006, 11:34 PM   #8
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my favorite .38 spl loads are 3.0 -3.2 grs of bullseye under a homecast 150 gr. lswc in a .38 spl case........... my model 27 likes to put em into small groups at 50 yards!!
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Old September 2, 2006, 11:51 PM   #9
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I like bullseye the best.
Unique is a close second.
Unique is dirty at low pressures.
Power pistol needs a long barrel to be consistant. Most .38s are snubbies.
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Old September 3, 2006, 07:55 AM   #10
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I've burned several pounds of Bullseye 3.5gr at a time with 158gr bullets of various types. After I finish my current bottle of BE, I'll probably start using Unique, but mainly because I have a bottle that isn't getting used otherwise.

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