Load suggestion 38SPL +P 125gr JHP

ArizonaRick · November 10, 2007, 03:07 PM

I lucked into 1000 Rem bulk 125gr JHP's (free) and was looking for a good accurate load. I will be shooting them through a S&W Mod 10 4" and 2". I am just punching paper and peper popers. I have unique, power pistol, univ clays, HS6, bluedot, bullseye, clays, and tite group. Using 550 press. Any good load suggestions?

Scorch · November 10, 2007, 03:10 PM

For 38 Special +P loads, I use 6.0 gr of Unique behind 125 gr bullets. Very hot!!!

Redneck with a 40 · November 10, 2007, 03:48 PM

I load 5.5 grains of Unique behind a 125 grain JHP, gives me 1000 fps on the chrono, that's hot enough for me.

I've also tried 6 grains of Unique behind a 125 grain JHP, shot from my 357 mag revolver, it was pretty stiff and gave me 1080 fps, from a 4" barrel. However, I decided not to push my luck with this load, as it is outside of the load book parameters, my alliant guide list's 5.6 grains of Unique as the max.

ArizonaRick · November 10, 2007, 03:49 PM

Scortch, how is your accuracy with that load?

jdmick · November 11, 2007, 11:46 PM

Try a max load of Bullseye.

Scorch · November 12, 2007, 03:36 PM

Quote:

For 38 Special +P loads, I use 6.0 gr of Unique behind 125 gr bullets. Very hot!!!

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Scortch, how is your accuracy with that load?

Accuracy was always good out of my 6" Diamondback, but then it shoots everything well.

ArizonaRick · November 19, 2007, 04:27 PM

I took your advise, tried Unique- with great results

38 Spl (mixed brass)
Win Sm Pistol Primers
5.4 Gr Unique
125 SJHP (Rem) bulk
Lite Crimp
On Dillon Sq Deal

2-1/2" Group at 25 yds from the sand bags
Very consistant load, with mild recoil.
It's a winner - AZ Rick

Scorch · November 20, 2007, 02:57 AM

Glad it worked out for you. Enjoy!

Crazy4nitro · November 20, 2007, 04:15 AM

I have a Mod. 10 4" and My personal Load of choice is 4.7gr. of Bullseye under a 125JSP. this was a worked up load that works Best in MY revolver.

'Nitro

November 10, 2007, 03:07 PM	#1
ArizonaRick Member Join Date: November 1, 2006 Location: Southern Missouri - Ozarks Posts: 89	Load suggestion 38SPL +P 125gr JHP I lucked into 1000 Rem bulk 125gr JHP's (free) and was looking for a good accurate load. I will be shooting them through a S&W Mod 10 4" and 2". I am just punching paper and peper popers. I have unique, power pistol, univ clays, HS6, bluedot, bullseye, clays, and tite group. Using 550 press. Any good load suggestions?

November 10, 2007, 03:10 PM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,249	For 38 Special +P loads, I use 6.0 gr of Unique behind 125 gr bullets. Very hot!!! __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

November 10, 2007, 03:49 PM	#4
ArizonaRick Member Join Date: November 1, 2006 Location: Southern Missouri - Ozarks Posts: 89	How is your accuracy Scortch, how is your accuracy with that load?

November 19, 2007, 04:27 PM	#7
ArizonaRick Member Join Date: November 1, 2006 Location: Southern Missouri - Ozarks Posts: 89	Great Results I took your advise, tried Unique- with great results 38 Spl (mixed brass) Win Sm Pistol Primers 5.4 Gr Unique 125 SJHP (Rem) bulk Lite Crimp On Dillon Sq Deal 2-1/2" Group at 25 yds from the sand bags Very consistant load, with mild recoil. It's a winner - AZ Rick

November 20, 2007, 02:57 AM	#8
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,249	Glad it worked out for you. Enjoy! __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

November 10, 2007, 03:48 PM	#3
Redneck with a 40 Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2006 Posts: 336	I load 5.5 grains of Unique behind a 125 grain JHP, gives me 1000 fps on the chrono, that's hot enough for me. I've also tried 6 grains of Unique behind a 125 grain JHP, shot from my 357 mag revolver, it was pretty stiff and gave me 1080 fps, from a 4" barrel. However, I decided not to push my luck with this load, as it is outside of the load book parameters, my alliant guide list's 5.6 grains of Unique as the max.

November 11, 2007, 11:46 PM	#5
jdmick Senior Member Join Date: October 28, 2006 Posts: 142	Try a max load of Bullseye.

November 20, 2007, 04:15 AM	#9
Crazy4nitro Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2007 Location: Lou-a-vul KY Posts: 142	I have a Mod. 10 4" and My personal Load of choice is 4.7gr. of Bullseye under a 125JSP. this was a worked up load that works Best in MY revolver. 'Nitro