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Old December 5, 2012, 12:50 PM   #1
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Pressure ratings for R-P 38 Special , +p, 357mag

Hi wondering if anyone had data on the respective recommended pressure for reloading Remington 38 special brass, 38+p and 357mag all R-P brass

also recently acquired some WCC +P+ in 38special surprised thought it went from +p to magnum any info on that would be helpful.

have used WCC +P+ in 9mm for hot hornady 115 grn XTP loads and Speer 45ACP +P for hornady 185 grn XTP but new to 38's

many thanks
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Old December 5, 2012, 01:26 PM   #2
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The standard is SAAMI, not brass manufacturer.

http://www.lasc.us/SAAMIMaxPressure.htm
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Old December 5, 2012, 02:03 PM   #3
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brian thks vm for that link lots of useful info there

but noting for 38Special +P+ or 9mm +P+ which WCC seem to be making

any ideas?
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Old December 5, 2012, 02:17 PM   #4
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+p+ does not have a standard. The designation literally means that the cartridges are loaded beyond SAAMI spec. How much beyond, is up to the maker.
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Old December 5, 2012, 02:22 PM   #5
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There are no SAMMI specs for +p+ in any caliber. As far as I am aware no firearms manufacture recommends +p+ in any firearm. Thus it appears that +p+ is just a sales gimmick used by ammunition manufactures.
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Old December 5, 2012, 06:47 PM   #6
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Since there aren't any specs for +P+ ammo I won't use it in any pistol I own.
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