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March 19, 2010, 01:17 PM
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Powder recommendations for WC's
In the following instances is it best to use a fast or slow burning power when loading the 148gr WC in 38 Special:
Target shooting? Self Defence? Racingsnake |
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March 19, 2010, 02:10 PM
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The traditional paper punching .38 special 148 gr LWC target load is about 2.7 gr of Bullseye which puts them out in the neighborhood of 725 f/s. This is the typical minimum load that will function a target auto-loader like the S&W Model 52. For a hotter load, about 3.8 of Bullseye will take you to 950 f/s. Switching to 4.6 gr of Unique will go to about 1,000 f/s.
Check you manual for actual reloading data. |
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March 20, 2010, 01:47 AM
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Thanks Zippy
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March 20, 2010, 10:03 AM
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only two (best) choices
Bullseye, and W231.
Not guessing.
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March 20, 2010, 10:04 AM
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oh
"Fast"
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March 22, 2010, 02:12 AM
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thank you
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