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Jim Watson · November 18, 2002, 08:33 PM

Power Pistol is a medium slow burning powder; really too slow for light target loads in .38 Special. I guess if you had the use of a chronograph you could develop a 700 fps load, but it would likely be a bit erratic and dirty. I suggest you get a can of fast burning pistol powder like Bullseye, Win 231 or Titegroup. It will last a loooong time.

OAL - I would expect a .38 SWC to have a crimping groove. Do yours? If so crimp into the groove and take whatever OAL comes out. If not, load just shorter than the maximum which is, I think, 1.59".

November 18, 2002, 08:33 PM	#2
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,543	Power Pistol is a medium slow burning powder; really too slow for light target loads in .38 Special. I guess if you had the use of a chronograph you could develop a 700 fps load, but it would likely be a bit erratic and dirty. I suggest you get a can of fast burning pistol powder like Bullseye, Win 231 or Titegroup. It will last a loooong time. OAL - I would expect a .38 SWC to have a crimping groove. Do yours? If so crimp into the groove and take whatever OAL comes out. If not, load just shorter than the maximum which is, I think, 1.59".