.38spl

6560 Views 21 Replies 14 Participants Last post by Gunnut45/454, Jun 11, 2010

Soontobewildcat

Discussion Starter · May 24, 2010

What is the best .38spl load for general woods carry it's a .4in barrel and its +p rated.

1 - 2 of 22 Posts

Ralph McLaney

· #3 · May 25, 2010 (Edited)

For a 158gr. lead bullet:

This currently published +P (MAP 20,000 psi) load pushes close to 1,000 fps in a 4" revolver.

http://www.alliantpowder.com/reload...d=1&weight=158&shellid=27&bulletid=30&bdid=67

Save

Ralph McLaney

· #14 · May 25, 2010 (Edited)

This one loads smoother than a SWC or WC

jodum said:
I am not a fan of wad cutters. To hard to load in a cylinder with arthritic hands. My all purpose load is a 158 gr SWC ahead of 5 gr Unique. I think someone above liked this load too. You will have to try several loads till you find the one that shoots to point of aim for your gun. I use the same bullet as a general load in my 357 mag also. Makes life simple.

Highlighted point:

IMHO: Marshall's 160gr. FN (WFN actually) gives the best balance of wide meplat and easy speed loading in this bullet weight:

http://www.beartoothbullets.com/images/bullets/38-160-FNBB.jpg

Save

1 - 2 of 22 Posts

This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.

Top Contributors this Month