38/357 180 gr

DadsMod12 · February 3, 2009, 04:22 PM

I've got a chance to pick up some 38/357 JTC-SIL and TMJ bullets at a real good price. When I check my books I can't find any load for that heavy of a bullet for a 38 (S&W Model 15). The only powder I have at this time is Win 231. What are you're recommendations?

Thanks, Dan

Wuchak · February 3, 2009, 04:32 PM

Those are really for the .357 not the .38 Special.

Check Hodgdon's website for load data.

There are loading for these in 38 Special cases with a good dose of 2400 that should only be used in .357 guns. Actually OAL might make them too long for a 38 with these loadings since you crimp in the rear groove.

February 3, 2009, 04:22 PM	#1
DadsMod12 Member Join Date: January 7, 2009 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 19	38/357 180 gr I've got a chance to pick up some 38/357 JTC-SIL and TMJ bullets at a real good price. When I check my books I can't find any load for that heavy of a bullet for a 38 (S&W Model 15). The only powder I have at this time is Win 231. What are you're recommendations? Thanks, Dan

February 3, 2009, 04:32 PM	#2
Wuchak Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 1,093	Those are really for the .357 not the .38 Special. Check Hodgdon's website for load data. There are loading for these in 38 Special cases with a good dose of 2400 that should only be used in .357 guns. Actually OAL might make them too long for a 38 with these loadings since you crimp in the rear groove.