Shooter's Reference Load Data for .38 Special provides detailed reloading information including bullet types, powder specifications, and primer recommendations.

Loads for .38 special: (Note: These are near maximum loads (in some cases ARE MAXIMUM), you should use 10%. less to start.) Only if you see more than one load, is it less than maximum. If there is only ONE load, it is MAX. (See note on Powders below or read all about various Powders.) Bullets are .357″ for jacketed and .358″ for lead in ...

2011年10月5日 · The .38 Spl. can be cranked up a bit in velocity with jacketed bullets for a flatter trajectory in longer-distance shooting and hunting small game. The .357 Mag. picks up the pace with heavier ...

Medium Frame Loads In addition to these standard-sized pocket pistols both Colt and S&W have offered medium-frame .38 Specials. Colt very rarely issued the Official Police with a 2″ barrel while S&W did the same with their Military & Police/Model 10 as well as the Airweight version, the Model 12. In addition to all of these classic pocket pistols, there are dozens of currently produced 2 ...

The .38 Special Victory model gave good results with the heavy loads, but the 200-grain bullet is best suited for short-barreled handguns. A cartridge that benefits greatly from careful handloading is the .38 Special, a versatile round offering the advantages of light recoil and economical shooting. The .38 is ideal for introducing young shooters to centerfire shooting. It …

Reloading data for .38 Special cartridges and specifications for cases and loads in this caliber.

.38 Special (Hodgdon Pistol Data) reloading data with 296 loads. Using bullets from Cast LRNFP, Hornady XTP, MEI Cast LRNFP, Hornady Cowboy, Speer JHP, Hornady LHBWC, Cast LSWC, MEI Cast LSWC, Sierra JHC. Powders include Hodgdon, Winchester, IMR

📝 Reloading Data for .38 Special - Load Data - 1895Gunner

This load, taken from the Speer Reloading Manual Number 13, uses Speer cases and CCI 500 primers. Note: A full length article about the .38 Special can be found on the Handgun Cartridges page.

Starting Velocity: 870 Starting Pressure: 14,300 Max Velocity: 984 Max Pressure: 16,800