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danosrs · April 28, 2005, 06:40 PM

I just loaded 12 110 grain 38 special JHP winchesters with 7.6 grains of Blue Dot OAL 1.435 winchester primers hand when I went to the range ( 6in barrel S&W Mod 14-3) I noticed they were a little soft and when removing shells I noticed unburnt powder still in the emptys?? I then went home and loaded some 158 grain LSWC's with 6.1 grains of blue dot OAL 1.425 and back to the range with the same results.

I don't think this is normal and I'm thinking I need a little more crimp or is this a problem with the powder......any ideas??

April 28, 2005, 06:40 PM	#1
danosrs Junior Member Join Date: December 29, 2004 Posts: 9	Problems with first 38spl loads I just loaded 12 110 grain 38 special JHP winchesters with 7.6 grains of Blue Dot OAL 1.435 winchester primers hand when I went to the range ( 6in barrel S&W Mod 14-3) I noticed they were a little soft and when removing shells I noticed unburnt powder still in the emptys?? I then went home and loaded some 158 grain LSWC's with 6.1 grains of blue dot OAL 1.425 and back to the range with the same results. I don't think this is normal and I'm thinking I need a little more crimp or is this a problem with the powder......any ideas?? __________________ DanO Orlando FL. Taurus Mod 44 Mag. S&W 686-3 CZ 75B 9mm S&W 14-3 K38 Targetmaster. Chicom SKS Ruger 10/22 Mossburg 500