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Grapeshot · August 10, 2000, 01:16 PM

Hi, will be picking up my NIB Bright Stainless Colt .38 Super tomorrow and was just wondering...
1) How fast can you push a 125 gr. or 115 gr. bullet SAFELY? Any tricks to this? Any load data would be helpful.
2) What are the best powders for hot loads? (I have Bullseye, Blue Dot, and Unique handy)
3) Which dies? I have a Hornady progressive and was going to buy Hornady dies because I like them.
4) Are Win. cases ok to use for hot loads? I hear the Remington is most desirable.

Thanks!

August 10, 2000, 01:16 PM	#1
Grapeshot Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2000 Location: WV Posts: 351	Hi, will be picking up my NIB Bright Stainless Colt .38 Super tomorrow and was just wondering... 1) How fast can you push a 125 gr. or 115 gr. bullet SAFELY? Any tricks to this? Any load data would be helpful. 2) What are the best powders for hot loads? (I have Bullseye, Blue Dot, and Unique handy) 3) Which dies? I have a Hornady progressive and was going to buy Hornady dies because I like them. 4) Are Win. cases ok to use for hot loads? I hear the Remington is most desirable. Thanks!