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Old January 17, 2011, 10:37 PM   #1
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Barrel length and the .38 special

I worked up a load for my model 686 6" 158gr LSWC with 4.0 grns of 231. This is a little close to max, but I like the way it shot. I also have a 2 1/4" SP101. Any thoughts on this load with this gun? I havn't tried in the snubbie yet.
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Old January 17, 2011, 11:43 PM   #2
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It`ll work !

I used WW231/HP-38 for a long time then my LGSs stopped carrying WW powders anyways I found CLAYS to fill the bill , seems cleaner & a tad less position sensitive than 231 , which by no means is a position sensative powder as BE is !!!
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Old January 17, 2011, 11:47 PM   #3
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Thanks I wasn't sure what to expect. I was going to take both guns to the range, but the Ruger never made it in the bag. I'm really anxious to see what accuracy is like.
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Old January 18, 2011, 01:37 PM   #4
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4.0 grains of 231 under a 158 grain SWC is my favorite .38 special load. It should do wonderfully for you.
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Old January 18, 2011, 03:19 PM   #5
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Good to hear. Thank you guys for the feedback. Mike
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