.38 Spl Snub reloaders. What powder do you use? - Page 2

Real Gun · June 29, 2013, 07:55 AM

Quote:

AA2.
Jerry

But only in theory. Try to buy some.

mmb713 · June 29, 2013, 08:04 AM

Of the VV powders N320 would be my choice. I've burned up a half dozen pounds of the stuff and it should work great in a 38 snub nose at standard pressures. N350 is too slow and N320 will be more efficient. N350 works great in 9mm though and would be a good 38 +P powder but for standard loads N320 fills the bill.

CADILLAC HOOSIER · June 29, 2013, 12:35 PM

Vn32o and accurate#5

joneb · June 29, 2013, 11:24 PM

Both of my 38spl snubs have fixed sights that are regulated for 158gr bullets, 125gr bullets shoot about 4" low and off to one side maybe left

in my guns.

**Mike Irwin** · June 30, 2013, 12:24 AM

WW 231.

It is my go to choice for virtually all of my handgun reloads.

zxcvbob · June 30, 2013, 12:27 AM

American Select.

WESHOOT2 · June 30, 2013, 07:29 AM

Just shooting?
Doesn't matter; load for your goal.

Defense ammo?
3N37.

In my wife's S&W Airweight Bodyguard I developed her defense ammo using the 140g Hornady XTP-HP and Hodgdon HS6.

Pond, James Pond · June 30, 2013, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Just shooting?
Doesn't matter; load for your goal.

Defense ammo?
3N37.

For carry I use factory loads.

mjes92 · June 30, 2013, 10:28 PM

Don't discount clays for a snubby. 125 gr LRNFP & 158 gr LSWC . Great plinkers

June 30, 2013, 12:24 AM	#30
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,390	WW 231. It is my go to choice for virtually all of my handgun reloads. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

June 30, 2013, 12:27 AM	#31
zxcvbob Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2007 Location: S.E. Minnesota Posts: 4,720	American Select. __________________ "Everything they do is so dramatic and flamboyant. It just makes me want to set myself on fire!" —Lucille Bluth

June 30, 2013, 07:29 AM	#32
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	no guessing Just shooting? Doesn't matter; load for your goal. Defense ammo? 3N37. In my wife's S&W Airweight Bodyguard I developed her defense ammo using the 140g Hornady XTP-HP and Hodgdon HS6. __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"

June 30, 2013, 10:28 PM	#34
mjes92 Senior Member Join Date: January 28, 2013 Location: Land of 10,000 taxes Posts: 211	Don't discount clays for a snubby. 125 gr LRNFP & 158 gr LSWC . Great plinkers __________________ Dad !!! "It's only going to be perfect if you do it yourself." - my teenage daughter Dad !!! "I'm not scared" My Cancer fighting daughter." Cancer Sucks NRA - Life Member Last edited by mjes92; July 2, 2013 at 08:31 AM.

June 29, 2013, 08:04 AM	#27
mmb713 Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2011 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 421	Of the VV powders N320 would be my choice. I've burned up a half dozen pounds of the stuff and it should work great in a 38 snub nose at standard pressures. N350 is too slow and N320 will be more efficient. N350 works great in 9mm though and would be a good 38 +P powder but for standard loads N320 fills the bill.

June 29, 2013, 12:35 PM	#28
CADILLAC HOOSIER Member Join Date: August 28, 2010 Location: INDIANA Posts: 62	Vn32o and accurate#5

June 29, 2013, 11:24 PM	#29
joneb Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2005 Location: Central , OR Posts: 1,888	Both of my 38spl snubs have fixed sights that are regulated for 158gr bullets, 125gr bullets shoot about 4" low and off to one side maybe left in my guns.