The Complete Reloading Manual for the .38 Special The publisher is deeply indebted to the following companies for their permission to reprint their proprietary reloading information found in this manual. Accurate Arms Company, Inc. Blount, Inc. Alliant Technologies Hodgdon Powder Co., Inc. Hornady Manufacturing Company IMR Powder Company Lyman Products Corporation Nosler Bullets, Inc. RCBS Bullets Scot Powders Sierra Bullets, L.P. Speer Bullets Winchester Copyright 2004 by Loadbooks USA, Inc., P.O. Box 129, Acton, CA 93510 Phone/Fax: 661/269-8991 Printed in the United States of America. All Rights Reserved.TABLE OF CONTENTS -38 SPECIAL HORNADY BULLETS Hornady Introduction Hornady 110 grain. Hornady 125 grain. Hornady 140 grain. Hornady 158 grain. Hornady 140 grain (lead. Hornady 148 grain (lead Hornady 158 grain (lead). NOSLER BULLETS Nosler Introduction . Noster 125 grain . Nosler 150 grain . Nosler 158 grain . SIERRA BULLETS Sierra Introduction Sierra 110/125 grai Sierra 140 grain Sierra 158 grain Sierra 170/580 g SPEER BULLETS Speer Introduction ........ Speer 147 Brain (Cowboy) . Speer 148/158 grain (fead) . Speer 110 grain. . 22 Speer 125 grain. . 23 Speer +P Loads Introduction - 24 Speer 158 (Lead) +P Loads 25 Speer 110/125 +P Loads. - 26 Speer 140/146 +P Loads. .27 LYMAN BULLETS Lyman Introduction Lyman 92 grain.. Lyman 121/141 grain Lyman 146/148 grain Lyman 148 grain Lyman 155 grain Lyman 158 grain Lyman 162/168 grainTABLE OF CONTENTS -38 SPECIAL RCBS BULLETS RCBS 140/148/150 grain.. RCBS 158/159/175 grain.. HODGDON POWDERS Hodgdon Introduction. Standard Loads . +P Loads ACCURATE ARMS POWDERS Accurate Introduction . Standard Loads . +P Loads..... HERCULES POWDERS Standard Loads +P Loads IMR POWDERS Standard Loads +P Loads SCOT POWDERS Royal Scot/Pear! Scot/Solo 1000 Solo 1250/Solo 1500 WINCHESTER POWDERS Standard Loads +P Loads. VIHTAVUORI POWDERS Vihtavuori Introduction 59 410-125 grain Load: 60 140-160 grain Load: 61ERK HOE OER DISCLAIMER Since Loadbooks USA, Inc. is not responsible for developing or testing the information contained herein, nor can we control the components or equipment used by each individual Reloader, Loadbooks USA, Inc. cannot and does not accept any liability, either expressed or implied, for results, damage or injury arising from or alledged to have arisen from the use of the data in this manual. Further, Leadbooks USA, Inc. takes no responsibility for any inaccuracies related to any of the information reprinted. We cannot emphasize enough the importance of following all safety precautions when Reloading. Please read and follow all manufacturers safety rules and warnings before proceeding. DISCLAIMER FOO ORR A RR RIO EE EEK RK X KKK RR RRR KR KR KK KK RRR KKK KR RK HR RR RK RR Er treriece heloEMyeriartn iets |The Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading Sth Ed. This new two-volume set contains the most up- to-date reloading information available. Volume I contains the loading formulas for all Homady rifle and pistol bullets. Volume II contains the ballistic tables and charts you need to fine tune your loads. This two-volume format enables you to have both the loading formulas and ballistics tables open to the same caliber without having to thumb back and forth. Available at your reloading dealer. [ilornady OUR REPUTATION RIDES ON EVERY SHOT Momady Mfg. Co., Box 1848, Grand Istand, NE 68802-1848Save time on your next shot! Hornady ONE SHOT Gun Cleaner and Case Lube. In the field or on the loading bench Fast drying, non-oily Cleans and lubes bullets, presses and guns f-flornady OUR REPUTATION RIDES ON EVERY SHOT Momady Mfg. Co., Box 1848, Grand Island, NE 68802-1648-38 SPECIAL - HORNADY BULLETS er 38 SPECIAL HANDGUN: ....S & W Model 15 BULLET DIAMETER: ... . 0.357" BARREL: ...4", 1 in 18%" Twist MAXIMUM C.O.L.: 1,550" CASE: ....... Hornady/Frontier MAX. CASE LENGTH: __. 1.155" PRIMER: ..... Winchester WSP CASE TRIM LENGTH: ... 1.145" mith & Wesson introduced the 38 Special in 1902 in their Military and Police Model revolver. Since that time, the 38 Special has become one of the world’s most reloaded centerfire cartridges. It is a very popular sidearm, used by law enforcement agencies throughout the U. S. Because of its popularity the 38 is chambered in nearly all revolvers, and in the Thompson/Center Contender as well. The versatility of the 38 Special is to the handgunner what the 308 Winchester is to the rifleman, The 38 Special can be used for every- thing frorn self-defense to plinking to small game hunting to target shooting, with excellent results. To realize the full potential of the 38 Special, Hornady offers 10 bul- let choices, 4 lead bullets and 6 jacketed bullets. The 148 HBWC is the most accurate target bullet. Wadcutters are not suitable for high velocity loads. For best results in target shooting, loads at 800 fps give optimum performance. Maximum loads listed with an aster- isk yield +P pressures. +P pressures are above the SAAMI standard for the 38 Special and should only be used in modern guns designed by the manufacturer for +P pressures. Some powders do not show +P loads because the next increment would yield higher than +P pressures. Our test weapon produced its best groups using Bullseye and Unique, with the highest velocities obtained from HS-6. ari uv .38 SPECIAL - HORNADY BULLETS ERE eee GRAIN BULLETS SECTIONAL DENSITY: 0.123 DIAMETER: 0.357" a #35700 HP-XTP B.C.: 0.131 C.O.L.: 1.445" VELOCITY (FPS-teet per second) POWDER 350 300 950 "1000 1050 1100 = TITEGROUP MIHT N-320, VIHT N-340° = POWER PIST = HIE incicates maximum load + use with caution = SSeS =-38 SPECIAL - HORNADY BULLETS /448 GRAIN BULLETS | GRAIN BULLETS SECTIONAL DENSITY: 0.165 a DIAMETER: 0.358" #10208 HBWC B.C.: 0.047 C.O.L.: 1.180" = #10108 BBWC #10308 DEWC B.C.:0,055 C,0.L.: 1.180" B.C.: 0.048 C.O.L.: 1,180" MELOCITY (FPS-feet per second) POWDER Eo) 600 650 700 750 800 TITEGROUP CLAYS UNIV” EM indicates maximum load + use with caution (he We: or Vhs Ube! th - (ho Wh (Me Ath-38 SPECIAL - HORNADY BULLETS 1458 GRAIN BULLETS | bie eae SECTIONAL DENSI 0.176 = 58" DIAMETER: #10408 SWC W135 C.0.L.: 1,455" #10508 LRN #10428 SWC-HP B.C. 0.159 C.0.L.: 1.455" B.C.: 0.139 C.0.L.: 1.455" VELOCITY (FPS-teet per second) POWDER 650 700 750 200 850 900 NITRO 100 ‘AMER SELECT CLAYS UNIV POWER PIST WOE incicates maximum toad « use with caution"i LA The One You've Been Waiting For Nosler’s Reloading Manual Number Four is the most complete volume on reloading ever. Aluil 722 pages with never-betore-published data on Nosler Ballistic Tip and Handgun bullets, and new data on Solid Base" and Partition* bullets. © Feature articles by Bob Milek and Layne Simpson with a special foreword by Rick Jamison. * Advice, anecdotes, personal experiences on over 70 cartridges by the industry's top writers including Guns Magazine's own Cot, Charles Askins, Jon Sundra, Charles Pelly and Ed Matunas, as Cast Bullets 147 Gr: Sect Density 187° Lead Alloy Diameter Sizeo Batiste Coe, COL Tested At RCBS Mould No, Ponder Wi Gis 0.358" O.15t Waive Powder Wi Gs MalVal| Powser We. Ges. Mzi.Vel 35 838 34794 Bullseye 3.1 768 |Red Dot 3.0 716 Notes Bold print denotes maximum loads. They shculd be used with cauton. We sell bullet moulds, not cast bullets. These bullets were cast in RCBS moulds, Contact your dealer for more information on the RCBS fine of premium moulds. 2038 SPECIAL - SPEER BULLETS +358" Dia. 148 Grain | Poser __WLGrs__Mzl.Vel.y Powder Wt.Grs__ Mul. Vel Powder WWE. Grs,_ Mz.Vel 32 801 29° 791 RedDot 27 754 |Hp.38 29 752 {/700-x 2.8 739 33 604 31799] A, 31789 231 3.0 749 |Bullseye 2.8 74) [#2 27 690 Ballistic Coetticient C.O.L. Tested At Speer Pan No, Powder _WiGts. MzlVel. yPowder _WA.Grs._ Mzi.Vel Ponder WL Gra, MzlVel SR 4756 Power Pistol H, Universal 738 [#2 Impr._ 3.6 700-X Notes: Bola print denotes maximum loads, They should be used with caution “CCI Magnum Primer used with this powder. 21.38 SPECIAL - SPEER BULLETS .357" Dia. 110Grain| 38 Sect. Density 123 | JHP Ballistic Coetticient | 0.122. TT Cou. tesesn| 1.430" | | Speer PartNo | 4007 Powder WiGrs.Mai.vel, ;Powder___WI.Grs,__MalVelpPowder Wt. Grs._MzLVal. 60 1134 61 1028 aa 983 H. Power Universal ONR — |Pistol__ONR_ — |709-X___ONR 78 1116 5.9 1097 6.9 1061 ONR — Notes: Gold print denotes maximum loads. They should be used with caution. DNR — do not reduce 47 #5 ONR — [Bullseye ONA — {PB ONE — 1009 6.3 978 1022 American Select ONR —.38 SPECIAL - SPEER BULLETS .357" Dia. 125 Grain Sect. Density .140 Batiste Coeticient C.O4. Tested At Speer PartNo. Powder ‘Wi, Gis. Mzi.Vet.y Powder Wi. Gig. Mzi Vel.) Powder WiGis. Mazi. vel. AA 78 1053], 56 (976 49 927 #5. ONR = JUniversal ONR — [PB ONR = Vint. 6.8 1037 4.8 949 45 914 3N37 DNR — |WSL Bullseye DNA AA 5.4 994 4.6 #2 impr. ONR ~~ |231 Power 986 5.3934 | nerican 6.4 5 Pistol ONR — |WSF ONR — |Select ONR — 57 980 [rite 44 99fo oe Unique ONR — JGroup ONR fo * Notes: Bold print denotes maximum laads. They should be used with caution. = Comgressed Load * CCI Magnum Primer used with this powder. LAB NOTES... : -At38 Special pressures, the 357-110 JHP and the 357-125 GDHP have very similar ballistic behavior because of the difference in their construction (conventional v. Uni-Cor™), That's why the loads for the two bullets are so close in charge weight. Depending on the powder, the GD may have higher charge weights than the lighter 110 grain bullet. :--: 23[ .38 SPECIAL - SPEER BULLETS ' 38 SPECIAL «P [ —_—_——— —— ee Intended only for firearms approved by their manu; factyrer for +P ammo. See previous section for 38 Special loads at standa P Ta tie 1930, the performance of the standard 38 Special was enhanced by the addition of loads at higher operating pressures. When first conceived, these loads were intended for firing only in heavy Colt and Smith & Wesson revolvers built on 44 Special frames, Cases were sometimes headstamped “38 HV," “38 HS” or “38/44” to indicate the higher pressure. Other enhanced loads could be identified only if you had the original box or a catalog number. To have a consistent system for identifying higher-pressure ammo, the industry adopted the +P headstamp in 1974, The three cartridges to which this identifier was first applied were the 38 Super Auto, the 257 Roberts and the 38 Special. ‘The current industry pressure limit for 38 Special +P ammunition is 20,000 psi, compared to 17.000 psi for the standard 38 Special. This allows a bit more flexibility for the handloader using jacketed bullets. At +P levels we can show starting loads. When loading Speer jacketed bullets, you must not use charge weights lighter than the starting loads shown here. 24 TesSUures. Even at +P velocities, best expansion is obtained with Speer’s 110 and 125 grain hollow points because they permit higher velocity. Heavier bullets give less expansion but offer deeper penetration. Powders having 2 moderate burning rate usually give the best perfor- mance in the 38 +P. Jacketed bullets heavier than 146 grains yielded very low velocities and we no lon; recommend them in the 38 Special. To fill chis weight slot, we have developed new +P loads for the 158 grain Gpeer lead bullets. Many researchers still think the 158 grain lead hollow point beats any jacketed 38 load for expansion and penetra- tion. Some revolvers are not rated for 38 Special +P ammunition. Contact your firearm’s manufacturer and follow their recommendation on the use of this ammunition. Firearms not approved for +P ammunition may show accelerated wear if subjected to continuous firing with +P ammo.38 SPECIAL - SPEER BULLETS "+P Loaps" 0.4400 in, [11.18 mm 7 03790 in [9.63 mm} | | L | secon cose 0.0590 in. (1.50 am} Max. Case Length: 1.155" Test Firearm: Smith & Wesson Model 14 Trim-to Length: 1.145° Case: Speer Max. Cart. Length: 1.550" Primers: CCI 500, 550 RCBS Sheitholder: #6 Barrel Length: 6° Twist: 1-18.75" .358" Dia. 158 Grain Sect, Density, 175, Baliistic Coetticient 0.123 | 0.121 | 0.170 Cou. testeant] 1,440" | 1,455" 1.510" ‘Speer Pant No.| 4623 4627 | 4647 | Ponder Wi GIs. MilVel|Powder__W.Grs, MaLVelyPower wi Gis Mala 6.0 1037 46 962 47 892 Power see] =e Pistol PB 42 888 |wSF 43830 4.4 980 47 935 39 874 Bullseye 3.5 AA 66 978 $2 919 38 846 #5 62 922|Unique 47 815 |Red Dot 34 793 67 971 45 918) A, 43° 843 HP-38 4.1 855 |#2Impr, 40 781 H 901 Universal 4.6 a ‘Notas: Bolt print denotes maximum loads. They stould ba used wih cauton 25See .38 SPECIAL - SPEER BULLETS "+P LOADS" -357" Dia. 110 Grain| 38 Sect, Oensry .123 | JHP Batiste Coeticen | 0.122 COL Teseca | 1.430" t [ | Speer Panto. | 4007 Power WIGS _Malveh Powder Wi. Grs,_MzIVel yPowger Wi Gis, _MALVel . 32 4 108 8.5 1237 AA 5, 1 Blue Dot _§2 45 63 4192 5.0 1080 H. ————__ Power Tite- Universal 80 1134|Pistol 6.1 1028 |Group, 4.5 _ 1009 Vint 7.3 1485 5a 1iit 45 1078 3N37__—«6.9.__1061 [Bullseye 47 1022 |700-x_4.4_——983 6.2 5.9 1165 4097 Unique +357" Di 125 Grai Sect Densay 140 Baligne Coeticent | 0.140 | 0.140 COL Testesat| 1.435" | 1.440" Speer Pato | 4011 4012 | 4013 | 4015 Powder Wi.Grs, _Mzl.Vel. Powder__Wi.Grs,_MzLVel. Powder ___Wi.Grs._MzlVel Vint. 7.2 1098 43 1021 4.9 1013 3N37_ 69 1037 |Buliseye 45 914 AA 61 1089 #5 78 1053 |PB Power 28 1082 | american 7 931 | Pistol 61986 Select 4.1839 i. 5.9 1058 | ay 5.7 1014 Universal Noles: Bokd print denotes marimum toads, They should be used with caution, 26.38 SPECIAL - SPEER BULLETS +357" Dia, 140 Grain Sect. Oonsity .157 Batiste Coaticient C.O.L. Tested At —__ tT {__ Seaer PartNo, Powder wi. Gis. _ Mal el yowear __wGis_MlLVol Powder _W.Grs, Mave 7.4 1053 559741 en 59 933 ; 4 | . ; Blue Dot 7.1 1024 lwsF 53 930 |a756 5.4 860 AA 7.41 1002 5.3 969 Si 931 #5 68 955 luniversal 59 935 234 48 870 Vint 62 982 1 53 960 46 924 N350 5.9 924 lUnigue 50 902 [Bullseye 49 828 6.0 976 7.0 960 42 883 Power Tite- Pistol 5.3 872 |HS-6 64873 Group 37 812 NOTE: NEVER load this bullet with charges lighter than shown here, »357" Di. C.O.L, Tested At ‘Speer Part No. Powder Wi Gis. Mzivel.4 Ponder —_, Wi,Gig, Mil Vel Ponder Wi Gis, _ Mal Vel AA 82 1004 9.0 982 [vin 5.6 903 #7 7.8 937 [2400 83 836 |N350_ 5.2 7.41000 [ 5.0 940 45 845 Blue Dot 6.7 971 |universal_ 4.6 894 1231 DNR — 5.4 957 a Power Pistol 4.9 832 Bold print denotes maximum loads. They should be used with caution DNR — do not reduce Noves: 27Fealures Qwik-Disconnect Turrel System, Kit is now even better since we upgraded to the versitile T7MAG Press, Combines the speed of a turret press with the strength and ease of compound Accepts all sid. 7/8" x 14 dies, ovable turret holds up to 6 dies for easy and storage. This Kit combines everything needed to load quality pistol or Fifle ammunition ox. cept the components, Available with or without a die set oo Make Custom Ammo Today with One Easy Purchase Lyman's Expert Kit includes: © ‘T-Mag Press complete ® Universal case trimmer and Pilot Pack @ Model 500 Powder Seale © Model 55 Powder Measure © Misc. accessories and cuse prep gear Intecested in Hundloading? Save money and time! Ask for the Lyman Expert Kit. Available at your dealer today! Write for free niini-catatog. Lyman Dept 000, Route 147 Middlefield, CT 06455.CAST YOUR OWN And cast high cost to the wind Enjoy the satisfaction of casting your own bullets, fishing jigs or siukers, ‘The tuily electric Mini-Mag Furnace features a long lite, heavy duty heming coil that will give you years of quality melting. ‘The Mini-May Furnace is designed for use with a ladle and hus an operating eapacity oF 8 Ibs. It reaches a temperature of over 700° in about 20 minutes and the stable metal base ean be used as a pre-heater for mould blocks. The furnace comes with a 3 prong safety cord. It is the best capacity value available today. ‘Try Lyman and east with confid See your Lyman dealer for our complete line of casting equipment, Also available direct for $39.95 postpaid. Send check or money order. ViswMC accepted. Write for free iii ‘ulalog. rer aeR Questions? Call tull free 1-8010-22-LYMAN “ Lyman Dept 000, Route 147 Middlefield, CT 06455 be.38 SPECIAL - LYMAN BULLETS Reloading Data Introduction: ‘The data listed in this section have been tested by our technicians and found to be safe when loaded with our test components and fired (under our laboratory controlled conditions) in our testing equipment. Since Lyman Products Corporation has no control over the manufacture of the various components listed, the actual loading, choice or condition of the firearms and components used, no responsibility for use of this data is implied or assumed. Components: The reader should bear in mind that the components listed are not of Lyman manufacture. Therefore, it is impossible that production changes affecting ballistic performance can occur at any time without our knowledge. If there is ever a question as to the correctness of the component specified, write to its manufacturer. Starting Load: It is essential that the reader begin with the suggested weight of powder listed in this bracket and work up slowly (following load development precautions) to his best performing load. The novice should use only the “starting load" for a period of time until he builds confidence and experience. Never decrease this charge as an increase in pressure could be encountered. Moximum Load: All loads which are listed as maximum were tested and classified as maximum by our technicians in accordance with our laboratory standards. Under no circumstances should these loads be exceeded, nor should they be quickly accepted by the reader as a safe working maximum for his particular rifle or pistol. Many reloaders misinterpret the meaning of the "maximum load.” They wrongly assume that if a high pressure load proved safe in a test laboratory then it is equally safe under any and all conditions. This is not true. The reader must start with the "starting load” and work up his load carefully. Working with his particular firearm and component combination, he may encounter signs of excess pressure before he reaches the maximum charge listed. The technician classifies a load as maximum after carefully considering many aspects of its ballistic performance. The maximum average pressure of the load is not the only criteria. Often a load having an acceplable maximum average pressure will be rejected (or reduced) due to its erratic performance. Accuracy must also be considered, particularly when dealing with cast lead alloy bullets. In all instances, the maximum listing represents what our technicians consider to be the maximum working combination for the bullet, powder and caliber listed. These loads do not exceed SAAMI standards. Accuracy Loads: When a load is noted as such in the data tables proper, it means that the given combination of components produced the most uniform internal ballistics of any load tested utilizing that particular bullet design..38 SPECIAL - LYMAN BULLETS Unless noted in “Comments,” the accuracy load was not fired at targets. The load, however, dors have a high potential~assuming all external factors are optimun—for producing outstanding accuracy since uniform internal ballistics are critical to accuracy on target. You cannot have one without the other. Test Parameters: Velocities shown were taken at fifteen feet and not corrected to the muzzle. Each test string began with a clean dry barrel and consisted of ten shots. Loads exhibiting erratic internal ballistics were not persued. We had no problem with leading in any of our testing. Bullets: Bullet numbers are listed in the introductory specifications for each cartridge and in the headline above the appropriate data block—along with an illustration of that particular bullet. Please note these bullets are artists’ rendering. Comparing your bullet against the drawing could reveal minor differences. Furthermore, minor changes are sometimes made to bullets, These drawings, which appear throughout the data sections, are for general reference only and are not intended to be a precise representation. Bullet alloy is noted as is the exact weight of each tested bullet. Not all cast bullets within a given caliber are intended to perform equally. We have uscd them in the most appropriate chamberings. Powders: ‘We have limited our testing to those powders which are manufactured in the United States and which are readily available to the consumer. The following brands are listed: Dupont (now IMR), Winchester, Hercules, Alcan, Hodgdon and Gearhart-Owen. Compressed Loads: All compressed loads are indicated with 2 +. Depending upon the volume of the specific cartridge case used by the reader, he may, or may not, have difficulty starting bullets in such loads. If the bullet will not start, reduce the lond sufficiently so that 1/10" of space remains in the case neck, Start the bullet into the case and use whatever additional pressure is required to fully seat the bullet. Failure to comply could result in a bulged case. Filler Wads: Dacron filler wads in the form of 1/4-inch thick batting were used in conjunction with cast bullet loads, where indicated. This material can be purchased in most yard-goods stores. It should be cut into squares, which seal the case, When developing a load, if a wad is desired, its should be used from the beginning as the charge weight is increased, It should never be added as an afterthought, once a maximum load has been established, since its presence. could result in pressure increase of 2,000 CUP or more. 29-38 SPECIAL - LYMAN BULLETS COMMENTS: Loads designated with a +P symbol are higher pressure loads and must not be used in standard 38 Speciai revolvers unless the firearm manufacturer has suggested the use of such ammunition in your specific revolver. This caution should not be ignored. Under no circumstance should +P (pius P} ammo be used in revolvers with aluminum frames and/or aluminum cylinders. Do not use charge weights below the starting load to prevent bullet jackets from haif jacket bullets from becoming lodged in the barret (the lead cores may exit the muzzle and strike the target). To crimp hall jacket bullets. form the crimp at the junction of the jacket and exposed lead nose. For target (mid-range) loads we suggest bullet #358495 with the suggested starting grains load. Bullet #358311 duplicates the factory lead round nose 158 grain bullet very closely. Bullet #958429 closely duplicates the factory 158 grain semi-wadcutter. This is the Elmer Keith design bullet and makes an excellent choice for hunting. Handguns can vary in groove diameter andit is wise to slug your barrel before sizing cast duilets. Hercules Bullseye and Winchester 231 consistently provide the best accuracy with all bullets.POWDER _ Grains fps C.UP. -38 SPECIAL - LYMAN BULLETS TEST COMPONENTS: Cases .... Trim-to Length Primers Primer Size Lyman Shell Holder .. Cast Bullets Used ia.) * Gas Check Bullets #356242, 92 gr. #356242, 121 gr. #958495, 141 gr. #358212, 146 gr. *#358156, 155 gy. #358311, 158 gr. #957446, 162 gr. #358429, 168 gr. TEST SPECIFICATIONS: (Velocity & Pressure) Firearm Used .. ... Universal Receiver and Special Vented Barrel Barrel Length Twist .... Groove Dia. *3562a2 32 gp. (Linotype) 1.456" OAL Sugg. : Starting Velocity Pressure 700X 30 675 _§,700 Bullseye 33 765 7,600 (+P)5.6 Red Dot 38 830 8,800 5.2 = (4P)5.5 231 3.5 6395900. 57 (#P)6.0° HP38 3.6 836 9,100 50: Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum. (+P) Designates higher pressure loads. na-38 SPECIAL - LYMAN BULLETS #356242 i) 121 gp. (Linotype) 1.450" OAL Sugg. Max. : Starting Velocity Pressure Load. Velocity Pressure POWDER Grains fps C.U.P. Grains: fps C.U.P. 700X 25 647 7,600 39 940: 16,200". P42 987 } SR-7625 4.0 788 10,600 5.0... 988 Buliseye 28 690 8,600 24.6 1001 (+P)4.9° 1045. Red Dot 33 749° 10,100, 4.6 974 (+P)5.0._* 1047 Unique 40 725 9,000 5.7 1012 231 3.4 693 8,800 5.1 1986. 16,600: (+P)5.4 1036 -17,900 HP38 3.0 725 9,600 43 96: (+P)4.8 1045 #358495 ee 1.41 gr. (Linotype) 1.310" OAL Sugg. Max: Starting Velocity Pressure Load. Vi POWDER _ Grains fps CUP. “Grains 700X 2.2 636 8300 4.0 SR-7625 3.1 683 9,100 .-4.3 Bullseye 3.0 778 11,000 Lt Red Dot 2.8 706 9,500 Unique 38 7st 10,300 "16,700 231 3.0 667 8,500 16,800 HP38 27 683 9,000 AA 2 27 788 __12,200 Clays 27 789 11,600 Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum. (4P) Designates higher pressure loads. 32.38 SPECIAL - LYMAN BULLETS > #358212 146 gr. (Linotype) 1.515" OAL Sugg. Max. Starting Velocity Pressure .:Load Velocity POWDER _ Grains fps C.U.P. :Grains::: fps 700X 28 674 9,400 SR-7625 35 594 6,900 Bullseye 27 612 8,000 Red Dot 28 650 8,800 Unique 37 652 9,000 231 32 617 7,900 HP38 3.0 654 9,300 oon #35863 148 gr., (Linotype) 1.152" CAL Sugg. Starting Velocity Pressure POWDER Grains fps C.U.P. 700X 2.0 584 6,900 » SR-7625 2.8 674 8,700 Bullseye 24 664 8,400 Red Dot 25 678 8,700 Unique 34 670 8,100 231 25 600 6,600 HP38 27 750 10,400 HS-5 40 778 10,900 ALS 3.3 588 6,700 Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum. * Designates potentially most accurate load. 33.38 SPECIAL - LYMAN BULLETS titty #35891 148 gr.. (Linotype) 1.317" OAL Sugg. Starting Velocity Pressure POWOER Grains fps CUP. 700X 2.0 512 6,000 SR-7625 28 517 5,800 Bullseye 28 568 8,900 Red Dot 27 524 7,900 Unique 3.4 660 8,500 231 2.8 626 7,900 HP38 20 635 8,700 HS-5 42 657 8,800 965° 16,400 ALS. 33 647 8,300 “986 16,800 Note: Loads shown in shaded paneis are maximum. * Designates potentially most accurate load. 34.38 SPECIAL - LYMAN BULLETS #358156 eS 155 gp. (Linotype) 1.460" OAL Sugg. : S E Starting Velocity Pressure Load <.Velocity -Pr POWDER Grains fps CUP. Grains) PB 3.0 584 8700 4.2 SR-4756 42 630 9,500 =. 5.5 © Bullseye 28 638 10,000 0 (P)4.4 Unique 34 601 8900 8.4 _(+P)5.4 Blue Dot 6.0 686 10,400 72 231 a5 680 11,100 47. (P)5.0 HS-6 44 564 8,000 6.7 89 HP-38 28 642 10,200 239. SGP Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum. (+P) Designates higher pressure loads..38 SPECIAL - LYMAN BULLETS cE #356311 158 gr. (Linotype) 1.550" OAL Sugg. Starting Velocity Pressure POWDER _ Grains fps CUP. PB 30 604 7,900 SR-4756 4.2 620 8,700 Bullseye 28 656 10,000 Unique 3.4 611 8,300 Blue Dot 673 231 35 675 9,600 HS4 4s 610 8,200 HP-38 26 621 8,800 Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum, (+P) Designates higher pressure loads. 3638 SPECIAL - LYMAN BULLETS #357446 ! aS 162 gr. (Linotype) 1.457" OAL Sugg. - Ma Starting Velocity Pressure Load POWDER _ Grains fps C.U.P. “Grains PB 34 646 9,500 46 SR4756 46 694 10,400 5.8 Bullseye 3.0 680 - 10,100 "4.2 Unique 35 639 8900 52 Blue Dot 58 675 9,500 77 948 | 16,500. 231 3.4 702 10,400 46 896. 16,000 HP-6 $.1 690 9,600 6.7 922 #358429 GEES 168 or. (Linotype) 1.537" OAL Sugg. : Starting Velocity Pressure |) POWDER Grains fps__—=—C.U.P._ Grains SR-7625 34 621 9700 46 SR-A756 42 645 10,000 5.4 Bullseye 26 597 9,300 3. 4.2. Unique 3.8 673 11,000 ee Blue Dot 55 647 10,000 231 3.0 599 9,300 HP-6 5.0 677___ 11,000 AAS 43 755 11,500 Clays 23 722 14,500 Note: — Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum. 37iN THE RCBS* LIFETIME GUARANTEE. ~38 SPECIAL - RCBS BULLETS Gun: S&W Model 14 Barrel: 6” Twist: 1-18% Cases: Speer Primers: CCI 500, °550 38-148-WC Wt. 140 GR. Dia. .358" Lube: Pistol wri Muz wri MuZ POWER GRAINS VEL POWDER Grains VEL ‘i 52 999 sa 42 900 Unique 4.7 894 7625 37797 45 951 40 349 231 40 853 700X 38 533 44 989 40 904 HP38 39 652 Bullseye 35 768 wae Wt. 148 GR. Dia. .358" Lube: Pistol POWER rans Yer powoen Grains Vee 50 770 43 (960 HSss 45 696 Red Dot 38 a3 Bull 45 960 sa 42 903 ullseye 40 843-7825 3.7___ 805 45 (946 40 (934 am 4.0 848 700x 35 a2 2o-150-SWC abbebiee Wt. 150 GR, Dia. .358" Lube: Pistol wry Muz wri Muz POWDER GRANS VEL Powoea Gras VEL aR 12.6 1002 5.0 980 4227 114.8 914 2 45 887 710.7853 45 925 H110 oy eer Bullseye 3 “10.2 1022 40 (816 2400 * 3.2 918 70x 35, 795.38 SPECIAL - RCBS BULLETS 38-158-SWC Wt. 159 GR. s —— Dia. .358” Lube: Pistol wWriN mur wri Mut POWDER GRAS Ve POWDER Grams Ver te 120 982 43 BA? 4227 231.0 874 MP38 3.8 783. *10.0 1020 42 B10 2400 :99 me 231 37744 HSS Bullseye as Oe $A 40 4756 Red Dot 35 “DENOTES USE OF CCI F750 MAGNUM PRIMER Wr. 159 GR. 38-158 AN —_— Dia, .358" Lube: Pistol wry wri Mur POWDER GRAINS VEL POWDER GRAINS VEL 57 i] 4.0 902 HSS 52 793 Bullseye a5 B15 sn 46 81g 40 Bt 4766 41733 _ Red Dot 3.5 802 43879 38 BGM HP38 38 791 700x 23 3) 848 330778 za 763 Trap 100 28 302 re -175- yt tea We, 175 GR. SBI7EAN Dia. .358" Lube: Pistol wri Muz Won Muz Pownen GRAINS VEL POWDER GRAS VEL "97 828 sR 50 (OS HIT0 19,2 783 4758 45, 027 "9.3945 42 Baa 2400 18.8 881 a 37752 “6.5 BID 40 858 Blue Dot aoe Bullseye oe ‘DENOTES USE OF CCI #580 MAGNUM PRIMER 39Praise The Road With the Superior Performance of Hodgdon Powders uperior accuracy ean be achieved through reloading with reliable, consistently performing powder. To achieve this level of consistency, the experts at Hodgdon’s select only the finest raw materials and give special altontion to blending. Rigorous testing of each hatch of powder further attests to Hadgdon's committment. to quality. HODGDON 'S INDUSTRY INSIDERS For over 45 years, Hodgdon Powder has been a formance leader among shooters. This explains why more winning shooters competing in benehrest. matches uge Hodgdon Powder. Hadgdon encourages every shooter to enjoy the advantages and cconomy of reloading with the superior performance of Hodgdon Powders. For more information on reloading & Hadgdon Powders, write: TIODGDON POWDER COMPANY, INC. < 2039 Sales, Speer Bullets P.O. Box 2932, Dept. AB Sao Win wan, Caliber Shawnee Mission, KS 66201 165 gr. Speer Grand Slam 72 Gr. Hodgdon H4250 PowderRequired Reading for All Reloaders! The Hodgdon Data Manual The Hodgdon Data Manual is the most extensive reloading manual produced by a powder company. Over 500 pages of rifle, pistol and shotgun data and includes articles by many well known writ- ers. GC Includes data on Hodgdon, Hercules, Winchester and IMR powders for rifle calibers. OC Complete rifle, lead bullet, shotshell, pistol, military and silhouette data included. O Complete Pyrodex® section of data and loading information for muzzleloading guns and early cartridge firearms. THE FAVORITE OF HANDLOADERS SINCE 1946 The most current edition of the Hodgdon Data Manual is available from your local dealer of may be ordered directly from: Hodgdon Powder Company, Inc. P.O. Box 2932, Dept.. AB POWDER C0 Shawnee Mission, KS 66201 fT (913) 362-9455.38 SPECIAL - HODGDON POWDERS 38 SPECIGL The 38 Smith & Wesson Special appeared as a commercial cartridge in 1902 and has been used mostly as a self defense/ target cartridge for the better part of 90 years. It doesn’t really matter what bullet design or weight is used with any reasonable powder charge, the 38 Special responds with respectable accura- cy. A separate section is provided for +P loads for use in hand- guns that are approved for the higher pressures. As a rule, however, the vast majority of .357 inch jacketed handgun bullets are designed for higher pressures and velocities produced by the 357 Magnum, and they may not expand when fired at lower velocities in standard or +P loads in the 38 Special. 0.4400 in. [11.18 mm} 0.3790 in, [4.63 mm) 4 L L 11550 in, [29.34 mm] 0.0590 in, (150 mm} Des isy cea Ne Sonic Rl-38 SPECIAL - HODGDON POWDERS Bcd Geom (cn 38 Special Case: WINCHESTER peed Pressure Maximum Loads ccd Va Twist: 1:18.75" ‘Dia.: « ee 17,000 CuP 16,700 CUP 16,300 CUP 16,000 CUP 17,000 CUP 358° 16,800 CuP 16,900 CuP 12.000 CUP 16.900 CUP ass" 16,600 CUP 17,000 CuP 16,300 CUP 15,600 CUP 16,100 CUP 16,900 CUP 17,000 CUP 12,900 CUP 16,200 CUP -455” 16,000 CuP 15,400 CUP 15,800 CUP 15,800 CUP Barrel: 7.7" Trim: 1.145” Primer: WINCHESTER SP Bullet: 110 GR. HDY XTP __Dia.: .357” COL: 1.455” HS-6 7.0 1071 14,500 CUP 78 1178 UNIVERSAL 5.0 968 11,800 CUP 56 1143 HP-38 4.6 948 12,600 CUP 5.5 1096 TEGROUP 4.3 1011 12,100 CUP 48 1109 CLAYS 40 1002 14,400 CUP 42 1073 Bullet: 125 GR. CAST LRNFP Di COL: 1.445” UNIVERSAL 4.3 872 8,700 CUP 47 1036 HP-38 38 876 10,300 CUP 48 1071 TiTEGROUP «3.2 © 856 8.400 CUP 3.8 985 CLAYS 25 810 8.400 CUP 35 978 Bullet: 125 GR. HDY XTP__—Dia.: .357” CO! HS-6 65 931 13,100 CUP 72 1048 UNIVERSAL 4.7 918 12,600 CUP 5.2 1019 HP-38 4.3 826 13,300 CUP 49 934 TITEGROUP 4.3 953 12,800 CUP 46 1010 CLAYS, 35 843 12,400 CUP 39 937 Bullet: 135 GR. CAST LRNFP COL: 1.418” UNIVERSAL 4.1 924 13,400 CUP 46 1025 HP-38 3.7 = 872 42,500 CUP 47 1024 TITEGROUP 3.1 824 «9,600 CUP 3.6 © 927 CLAYS 26 767 11.400 CUP 33° 910 Bi 2140 GR. HDY XTP Dia: .357” COL: HS-6 5.8 808 11,000 CUP 65 933 UNIVERSAL 4.3 832 12,400 CUP 48 930 HP-38 42 809 13,900 CUP 46 861 THTEGROUP 39 864 13,100 CUP 42° 919 CLAYS 3.0 703 13,400 CUP 37 669 NEVER ExCEED MAXIMUM LOADS. 41 16,700 CUP-38 SPECIAL - HODGDON POWDERS Ue Bullet: 146 GR. SPR JHP__Dia.: Hd227 96 908 12,600 CUP HS-6 56 808 11.700 CUP UNIVERSAL 40 788 11,100 CUP HP-36 40 773 12.700 CUP TITEGROUP 35 808 12.800 CUP Bullet: 148 GR. HOY LHBWC COL: 1.160” HS-6 45 816 9.200 CUP UNIVERSAL 29 709 7.400 CUP HP-38 3.5 869 14.200 CUP TITEGROUP «2.70771 —7.700 CUP. CLAYS, 23 784 10.900 CUP 58 GR. CAST LSWC COL: 1.475” Ha227 9.0 887 12.100 CUP HS-6 57 928 13.700 CUP UNIVERSAL 35 756 9.600 CUP HP-38 3.1 782 11.900 CUP TITEGROUP 3.2 815 11.500 CUP CLAYS 28 812 12,900 CUP Bullet: 158 GR. HDY XTP__ Dia. Ha227 90 769 12.400 CUP HS-6 5.6 761 13,400 CUP UNIVERSAL 4.0 678 12.600 CUP HP-38 38 661 12,600 CUP TTEGROUP §=35 © 704 12.400 CUP CLAYS 30 633 13.400 CUP Bullet: 170 GR. SIE JHC 44227 88 762 12,900 CUP HS-6 5.3 710 12,200 CUP UNIVERSAL 3.8 744 14,100 CUP HP-38 38 683 12.200 CUP TITEGROUP 30 635 11.100 CUP ces Seon ed ise Bee ee Te Ve rd 10.7 979 15,700 CUP 6.3 969 16.100 CUP 45 933 16,100 CUP 45 876 15,500 CUP 4.0 914 16,000 CUP 358” 5.2 943 14,300 CUP 3.8 940 15,600 CUP 4.0 956 15,900 CUP 3.3 908 11,800 CUP 25 836 13,200 CUP .1 358” 40.0 983 15,700 CUP 6.3 1010 16,200 CUP 45 974 16,700 CUP 3.7 834 14,600 CUP 38 920 15,400 CUP 3.1 871 15.100 CUP 357” COL: 1.455” 10.0 864 15,500 CUP 62 862 16.300 CUP 4.4 778 16.200 CUP 4.3 779 15,900 CUP 3.9 798 15,900 CUP 3.1 721 16.600 CUP .357” COL: 1.450” 9.8 888 15,900 CUP $.9 832 16,100 CUP 42 823 16.100 CUP 41 752 15,800 CUP 36 © 764 16.000 CUP NEVER ExCEED MAXIMUM LOADS.-38 SPECIAL - HODGDON POWDERS ee deed Maximum Loads ae [eA (7 aoe Grs. _ Vel. ghee) ad 38 SPECIAL +P 3, Case: WINCHESTER Twist: 1:18.75" Barrel: 7.7” Trim: 1.145” Primer: WINCHESTER SP Bullet: 110 GR. HDY XTP —Dia.: .357" COL: 1.455" HS-6 8.4 1268 19,600 CUP UNIVERSAL 6.0 1204 18.700 CUP HP-38, 5.9 1155 18,700 CUP TITEGROUP 5.2 1185 18,800 CUP Bullet: 125 GR.HDY XTP Dia.: 357” COL: 1.455" _ 48-6 78 1138 19,500 CUP UNIVERSAL 5.4 1072 18,900 CUP HP-38 5.3 1048 19,800 CUP TITEGROUP 5.0 1069 18,700 CUP NEVER EXCEED MAXIMUM LOADS. 43.38 SPECIAL - HODGDON POWDERS Starting Loads Maximum Loads tea G ed clea Ua eke Bullet: 140 GR. HDY XTP__Diia.: .57” COL: 1.455” 4207 12.4 1121 19,400 CUP HS-6 7.0 992 18,300 CUP UNIVERSAL $1 1022 19.100 CUP HP-38 49 892 18,600 CUP TITEGROUP 46 984 19,300 CUP Bullet: 146 GR. SPR JHP Dia.: .357” COL: 1.370” H4227 120 1085 18,400 CUP HS-6 67 1035 18,400 CuP UNIVERSAL 47 987 18,100 CUP HP-38 49 975 17,700 CUP TITEGROUP 44 981 19,300 CUP Bullet: 158 GR. HDY XTP__Dia.: .357" COL: 1.455” 4227 11.0 964 17,600 CUP HS-6 66 926 18.700 CUP UNIVERSAL 4.2 837 19,200 CUP HP-38 46 807 18,100 CUP TITEGROUP 4.3 905 19,300 CUP Bullet: 170 GR. SIE JHC Dia.: 357” COL: 1.450” 4227 106 950 17,600 CUP HS-6 63 897 18,600 CUP UNIVERSAL 43 847 18,600 CuP HP-38 44 819 18.100 CUP TITEGROUP 4.0 846 19,000 CUP NEVER EXCEED MAXIMUM LOADS. 44-38 SPECIAL - ACCURATE ARMS POWDERS Introduction There has been a re-evaluation ot the criteria for selecting data for inclusion. This means there will be some disagreement with previous data. The data in this guide takes precedence over ait prior publications. Previous editions of this loading guide should be discarded. For instance, we left out load combinations that were ‘position sensitive’. This is what occurs when the load density is low. Velocity with the powder at the bullet is different from the velocity with the powder at the primer. Mare of these were noted with the ball propellants than with the extruded propellants. Infight of the growth of IPSC shooting, 38 Super Auto loads that make the ‘major’ classilication (bullet weight x velocity = 175.000) are identified. While we have tested many combinations of components in 9mm Luger to attempt to meet ‘major’ require- ments, we have not been able to find a load that makes the power floor for ‘major’ without exceeding SAAMI pressure recommen- dations, And while we were able to find loads lor 38 Super Auto, they were not with lighter bultets. Turn to the data section for specific detaits. Inthe charge tables, the ‘START' charge listed for each load is our suggested beginning point with the components listed. There is the possibility that changing the named components could cause the maximum charge to be excessive, thus a reduction of the charge would be necessary. Some batches of military brass may require reducing the maximum charge by 8-12% to keep chamber pressure in line. If you find signs of excessive Pressure while using loads in this loading guide, STOP TESTING and verity ail data and loading procedures. If they seem to be in order, check with our lab facility before proceeding. Charge weights were obtained using industry standard pres- sure barrels. When time permitted, off-the-she!f weapons were used to obtain velocity figures. The guns used are noted. In reloading, the prime concern should always be SAFETY. Always wear eye protection when reloading, even when working with the ‘non-volatile’ components. Always keep the reloading area clean. Never have more than one propellant within easy reach at any given time. Avoid having simitar looking bullets of different weights on the bench at the same time. Read the safety notes before loading. We have not found magnum primers to offer any particular advantage with our handgun powders. But, there are some rifle cartridges where they were used. Handgun loads using the slower powders (No.7, No.9. and 1680) require heavy crimp and high bultet pull to insure consis- tency - particularly with cast bullet loads er in extremely cold weather. Be sure your dies are capable o! this, otherwise the consistency of the load will be affected. In the text, bullet weights for cast bullets - identified by (L) are actual weights, not the nominat weights. aw.38 SPECIAL - ACCURATE POWDERS .33 SMITH & WESSON SPECIAL The 38 S&W Special continues to be the most papular handgun cartridge in the US. This very accurate and is widely used for competitive shooting. Also known as the .38 Colt Special, or more generally ax the .38 Special, it was wee tse 09am introduced by Smith & Wesson in 1902 for their military and police model re- volver. This is an excellent cartridge for the novice handgunner due to its inherent accuracy and low recoil. The .38 Special is also a popular sporting cartridge. Its hunting use should be restricted to smail game at close range. ‘The SAAMI Maximum Average Pressure for the .38 S&W Special is 17,000 PS.I. -38 SMITH & WESSON SPECIAL Gun Max Length 1.155" Barrel Length 8.3/8" Trim Length 1138* Primer cGi soo ‘OAL Max 1.5507 OAL Min 1145" (Wadeutter) 148 (ty DEWC, 1N100 759° NI0O = 2.7) BBS 1S,300t.252" CP ‘s1o00 730 St000- «2:7 © 830—*15,100 No.2 748 No.2 = 3.5 850—*$6,000 Nos 303 5.0 912 16.500 148 (Ly HEWC Ni00 6250778002882 17,500 1.152" HOY. st900 25 «738 «$1000. 2.8 G7 «15.800 No2 26 632 No? 29 720 15800 NoS 36 710 NoS 49 807 16200 198 (L) SWC wio0 29785 «M100 «3.3 416.600 1.481" BUILX stooo «330784 = $1000 «3.4.57 14.900 No2 38 76 Nod 4.0 a6a 14.100 NeS 53 827 MoS S$.) 940 16.100 173 (U SWC, No2 36 721 No2 = 40—«839.—«*16.300—.S15* Lyaseaze NoS «49768 NOS S.A 870. 18.800 195 (L) AN Noz 32 706 No2 35 803 16.900 1.550" L¥ase490 No§ 458d 5.0 4t 14.900, No7 59 788 Noy 68 a4 15.200, — ar Sen cs 46-38 SPECIAL - ACCURATE POWDERS 38 SMITH & WESSON SPECIAL (continued) HOY TIOXTP * ~N100 «= «39 (1078100441189 15,900 s1000 «39 982 $1000 4.41094 16,800 No2 $0 963 Ned 5.6 1083.16.80 NeS 45 989 NOS = 7.3 1000—16,600 SPR 125 JHP N10 «37-907 MT00 4411014800 14+ stooo «37 -88B SS S1000 4.1 1010——15,700 Nez = 4B a7? No 5.3 990—*18,800 Nes 61 787 NOS = 6.8 86D 16,300 eee FAN 125 FP Woz 42-959 No = 4.7 1083 17,000 1.490" Nos 65 1090 Nos 7.21171 __—17.000 mos 65 OS SE SPR 140 JHP ee en ee sioo «35782 $1000. «3.989 16,800 Noz 4207810247 BB 16,700 Nos $8 757 WoS G4 BED _—_—16,700 me Se RANMECEWG No? 28 701 Noz 31 797 16.800 1.175 Nes. (S788 NOS 5.0 873_—18.900 we SS ee NOS 150.JHP Ntoo 83379100 3.7 915,800 1.450" si000 «33 7$5 $1000 9.7 59 18,200 Nez 42751 No = 4.7 317,000 Nos 69 715 MoS 65 813 __ 16,600 wee OOO ES HOY (58 XTP Ni00 «2931 NYOQ 3.2786 14,800 1.445 stooa «3:1 702 $1000, 34798 15,900 Nez 38 65 Wo2 40 756 16500 Nes $2 740 Nos SB 416,500 wes 8 wees EO Tee RAN 188 HP No2 34 «7300 Ho = 8 84D 16,500 1.430" Nos 54 880 B44 18,700 FRAN 158 AN No2 33 757 «Nez = «3.7861 16.800 1.430" NoS 5.1 -B29NOS = ST 943——(16,900 RAN 158 FN No2 93 727) NZ 37) 716.100 1.400" Nos 53 838 NoS 5.9 951 __16.100 ad 105 $C NoS 54-910 NOS = 6.0 *1035—-16.500 1.500" * Shot capsules using 105 grains of No.9 shot. ee ay-38 SPECIAL +P LOADS - ACCURATE POWDERS -38 SMITH & WESSON SPECIAL (+P) ___ This is a higher pressure loading of the popular .38 S&W Special. This was originally developed for use by law en- forcement agencies. The SAAMI Maximum Average Pres- sure for the .38 S&W Special +P is 18,500 ‘war suonaan PSI. -38 SMITH & WESSON SPECIAL (+P) Gun SAWK-38 Max Length Barrel Length ave" Trim Length Primer ct sco OAL Max Case HOY OAL Min 188 (0 SWE No2 42, «B79NO 4.7989 18,500 1.481" BulleX Nos $8 = 8B0.-«NOS GZ «1000 18,400 . 173 (1) SWC No2 28 748 No2 42 880 18,000 1,515" Lv3se4z9 NoS $0 792 NoS $8 900 17,900 HOY 110 xTP No2 52 956 No.2 = 5.81132 17,800 1.438" NoS 6B 1046 NOS 75 1189 17,400 ‘SPR 125 JHP No2 $0 899-No.2 = $5 1022«17,700 1.445" NoS 64 810 Nos 7.1 920 17.300 ‘SPR 140 JHP No2 44.778No 49881 tB300 144s" NoS 60 778 «NOS = 67 BBA 47,800 NOS 150 JHP No2 44791, No.2 49 9917.60 1.450" Nos 60 757 «NOS = 8.7 BAO. 38,200 HOY 15a xTP Nez 38 702 Nod 42 798 17,900 1.445" NoS 54 792 -NoS «= 6.9 900 ta.S00.38 SPECIAL - ALLIANT POWDERS Pia et ie 6.0,L 4-490" ] 15,700 PSI 15,800 PSI . 15,400 PSI BULLSEYE . 14,900 PSI BULLET. 125 GR. JSP. jE 1,440" 15,600 PSI 16,000 PSI 16,000 PSI 15,300 PSI HAOOTENHCHHN AHO LOS NEVER EXCEED MAXIMUM LOADS. 49.38 SPECIAL - ALLIANT POWDERS CSTR At ee) STARTING LOADS MAXIMUM LOADS GRS. PRESSURE __GRS. Vel RESSURE. C.0.L 1180" POWDER BULLET. 148 GR. WWE BLUE DOT 13,600 PSI HERCO 16,000 PSI UNIQUE 15,300 PSI GREEN DOT 15,900 PS! RED DOT 15,500 PSI 15,900 PS! BULLET: 148 GR. LWC (TET) OL 186 UNIQUE 3.2 775 — 14,100 PSI GREEN DOT 27 785 14.600 PS! RED DOT 23 730 14,800 PS! BULLSEYE 14,600 PSI BULLET: 158 GR. LSWC 4 0.01 4am 15,600 PS! 15,800 PSI UNIQUE 16,000 PS! GREEN DOT 15,600 PSI RED DOT 15,800 PS! 15,500 PS! BULLET: 160 GR. JSP ~ oe 0: 1.439% BLUE DOT 62 845 18,800 PSI HERCO 44 805 16,000 PSI UNIQUE 42 800 15,600 PSI BULLSEYE 15,600 PSI BULLET: 200 GR. LAN ‘ DIA.:.358" OL Sag: BLUE DOT 5.3 16,000 PS! HERCO 38 15,500 PS! UNIQUE 3.6 15.700 PSt GREEN DOT 34 19,500 PSI RED OOT 2.8 15,100 PSI BULLSEYE 15.100 PSI NEVER EXCEED MAXIMUM LOADS. 50-38 SPECIAL - ALLIANT POWDERS BULLET: 160.GR. JSP 2400 BLUE DOT HERCO. POWER PISTOL. BULLET: 260 GR LAN’ 2400 BLUE DOT HERCO. UNIQUE BULLSEYE .38 SPECIAL +P 1205 1150 1200 1160 1175 16,800 PSI 17,500 PSI 17,400 PSI 17,500 PSi 17,400 PSI Pp COLA 1065 1950 1165 1070 1099 NEVER ExcEeD MAXIMUM LOADS. 51 16,900 PS! 16,900 PSI 47,200 PSI 17,500 PSt 17,500 PS| 0.0. 1.420" | 17,400 PS! 17,000 PSI 17,300 PSI 17,100 PSI 17,200 PSI 17.500 PSi 17,400 PSI 17,200 PS! 17,300 PS! 17,100 PSi 17,100 PSI 17,000 PSI 17,100 PS! 17,100 PSI.38 SPECIAL - IMR POWDERS Lo Es 4 CASE: REMINGTON BARREL: 6° PRIMER: REMINGTON 1 1/2 STARTING LOADS MAXIMUM LOADS: POWDER GRS. VEL. PRESSURE GRS._—_VEL. PRESSURE BULLET: 110 GR. HDY JHP cS DIA COL 1.460% “HI-SKOR” 800-X 1095 15,800 CUP ‘SR 4756 1040 15,600 CuP SR 7625 1060 15,400 CUP PB 990 15.200 CUP “HI-SKOR’ 700-X 970 15.400 CUP BULLET: 125 GR. REM JHP 00" DIAS PEs 0.0.04 525% “HI-SKOR™ 800-X 15.500 CUP 15.900 CUP 15.960 CUP PB . 15,500 CUP "HI-SKOR” 700-X 15,600 CUP BULLET: 140 GR. SPR JHP “HI-SKOR™ 800-X PB “HI-SKOR™ 700-X BULLET: 145 GR. SPR JHP2 STE C0 1,308" | “HI-SKOR™ 800-X 15.400 CUP 15,600 CUP 15.600 CUP 15,700 CUP “HI-SKOR™ 700-X 5 15.900 CUP BULLET: 148 GR. SPR LBBWC . ° “ PAS G.0.01288" “HI-SKOR® 800-X . 15,900 CUP SR 7625 5. 8.200 CUP 4.2 16,000 CUP PB . 8400 CUP 3.8 15,800 CUP “HI-SKOR” 700-X . 8700 CUP 3.5 16,000 CUP BULLET: 150 GA. SIE JHC 2 DIAL 857 2; OS OL aa “HI-SKOR™ 800-X 57 15,600 CUP SR 4756 54 765 16.000 CUP SR 7625 43 770 15,700 CUP PB 40 785 15,900 CUP “HI-SKOR" 700-X 35 15,900 CUP.38 SPECIAL - IMR POWDERS ba by ecg STARTING LOADS MAXIMUM LOADS PRESSURE GRS. ‘VEL. PRESSURE ‘BULLE ‘GR: ADY. “HI-SKOR’ 800-X . 15,400 CUP 15,300 CUP 15,700 CUP “HI-SKOR® 700-X BULLET, :158:GR. AEM LA “HI-SKOR" 800-X : 11,500 CUP SR 7625 .. 10,000 CUP PB . 11,700 CUP "HI-SKOR’ 700-X 11,700 CuP 15,800 CUP NEVER EXCEED MAXIMUM LOADS. 53.38 SPECIAL - IMR POWDERS .38 SPECIAL +P Us SAd as STARTING LOADS MAXIMUM LOADS BULLET POWDER GAS. VEL. cup | POWDER GRAS. VEL. cuP IMR4227 14.0 1290 17,900 SR4756 6.4 (1169 18,000 No 1MA4227 135 1239 18,600 REDUCTION SR4756 6.0 1022 18,400 IN CHARGES RECOMMENDED WITH THESE (MR4227 12.8 1088 20,900 Loans. SRA756 65 944 19,600 THESE ARE HIGH (MR4227 12.2 1029 20,200 VELOCITY SRa756 5.2880. 19,900 LOADS ONLY. IMR4227 13.2 1166 19,400 SR4756 5.7 = 984 19,100 IMR4227 11.3 959 19,400 1MR4227 10.7 844 21,000 NEVER EXCEED MAXIMUM LOADS. (Source: Hodgdon Reloading Manual # 26) 54.38 SPECIAL - SCOT POWDERS ROYAL SCOT Powder Charge “Bullet Weight & Type Muzzle Velocity : 110 grain Speer JHP L , 0125 grain Homady JEP is 3.6 grains 140 grain Hornady JHP 763 fps 2:7 prains—-148 grain Lead WC Target 858 fps i 148 grain Lead WC 933 fps 158 grain Homady JFP. 711 fp: 158 grain Lead SWC 893 fps PEARL SCOT Bullet Weight & Type Muzzle Velocity - __ 5.9 grains 110 grain Speer JHP 1,159 fps _ 25.4 grains «125 grain Hornady JEP. - 1,021 fps 140 grain Homady JHP —_—861 ff "148 prain Lead WC Target’ 829 fps 148 grain Lead WC —__sé923 fps 158 grain Homady JFP 97 fps 158 grain Lead SWC 903 fps $O0L0 1000 Powder Charge Bullet Weight & Type. Muzzle Velocity - 3.0 grains 110 grain Speer JHP 1,038 fps “4.4 grains 125 grain Homady JFP 965 fps: 3.9 grains 140 grain Hornady JHP 715 fps 2.6 grains: © 148 grain Lead WC Target 829 fps” 3.2 grains 148 grain Lead WC 924 fps 3.6 grains -- 158 grain Hornady JFP . 702 fps.” 3.6 grains 158 grain Lead SWC 884 fps 55.38 SPECIAL - SCOT POWDERS $OLO 1250 Powder Charge = Bullet Weight & ‘Type Muzzle Velocity. 6.7 grains 110 grain Speer JHP . 1,184 fps 6.0 grains: : 125 grain Homady IFP 1,035 fps 5.3 grains 140 grain Homady JHP _ 932 fps 3.4 grains 148 grain Lea wi Target | “F97 fps 4.0 grains 148 grain Lead WC 971 fp: 4.7. grains 158 grain Homady JEP 775 fps 4.6 grains 158 grain Lead SWC 919 fps $OLO 1500 Powder Charge’: Bullet Weigh : : 0 8.3 grains 110 grain Speer JHP 1, 182 ‘ps 7.5 grains 125 grain Hornady SFP 992 fps 6.7 grains 140 grain Hornady JHP 872 fps 4.4 grains 148 grain Lead WC Target 794 fps. 5.5 grains 148 grain. Lead WC 1,031 fps _ 6.1 grains. 158 grain Hormady JEP. 805 fps 6.1 grains 158 grain Lead SWC 972 fps = WARNING = The Scot Powder Company makes no warranties or guarantees with respect to the safety or suitability of these products or the reloading information contained on these pages, either express or implied. Buyer and user assume any and all risk, responsibility and liability for any and ail injury {including deathl, loss or damage arising from usagelGet Superior Controt With Winchester Fieloaders make strenvous demande on thelr components, and that's the reason why, year after year, more refoncers depend on Winchester, Winchester Is the onty ammunition company that makes all of Hs own components, from raw matertals through final Praduet, for the control retoaders demand. Winchester Primera ave tested tor consistent and dependable Ignition In extreme temper They ate non- corrosive and non-mercurle, controled for weight and height, ‘Winchester’s patented smokeless, Precise metering and chemicatly stabte for consistent muzzle velocity, end reduced flash and barrel erosion. Winchester metaitic components offer the conslsient Performance found In {actory loads,When selecting reloading supplies, be sure to look WINCHESTER Centerfire Rifie Components for the following finest quality Winchester components. Primers WLR, #8-1/2 - 120, Large Rille WLRM, #8-1/2M - 120, Large Fi WSR, ¥6-1/2 - 116, Small Pifle BALL Propellants 680 Powder, 1 Lb. Container 748 Powder, 1 and 8 Lb. Containers 760 Powder, 1 and 8 Lb. Containers Joprimed Rifle U21B 218 Bee U300H U22H 22 Hornet 300 (22250 22-250 Rem. 307 U220$ 220 Swift U308 U223R 223 Rem. U3220 U225 225 Win. U338 U243 243 Win, 348 U6MMR- 6mm Rem. U356 U2520 25-20 Win. U358 2506-25-06 Rem, U375H U2S7P 9257 Roberts +P = U375W U264 264 Win, Mag. 4440 uU270——-270 Win. U44M U284 284 Win. 4570 U7MM — 7mm Mauser U4s8 3006 30-06 Springfield U3040 30-40 Krag U300WM 300 Win. Mag, 300 H&H Mag. 300 Savage 307 Win. 308 Win. 32-20 Win. 336 Win.Mag. 343 Win 356 Win, 358 Win. 975 H&H Mag. 375 Win. 44-40 Win, 44 Rem. Mag. 45-70 Govt, 458 Win, Mag.38 SPECIAL - WINCHESTER POWDERS -38 SPECIAL WINCHESTER POWDER STARTING LOADS ‘MAXIMUM LOADS BULLET POWDER GRS. VEL CUP | POWDER GRS. VEL. CUP 48 1175 1058 15,200 NEVER EXcEED MAXIMUM LOADS. (Source: Hodgdon Reloading Manual # 26) 57.38 SPECIAL - WINCHESTER POWDERS .38 SPECIAL + P ML CASE: WINCHESTER BARREL: 4” PRIMER: WINCHESTER SP STARTING LOADS MAXIMUM LOADS POWDER. GRS. VEL. PRESSURE GAS. VEL. PRESSURE. BULLET: 110 GR, WIN JHP 0) SIA 0.077 550" MAX} 231 53 14,700 PSI 5.7—1015-—*17,600 PSI BULLET, 125 GR: WIN JHP ° IA. 3 0.0. MAX 231 48 44,100PS1 53 17,200 PSI | BULLET:,140 GR. WIN JHP: ‘ 356": 234 43 13,900 PSI 48 785 17,200 PSI BULLET: 148 GR. WIN LHBWE 220° 0: °° DIAL. 398" C.0.L.71.550" MAX | 29 12400PS1 3.3770 16,100 PS! 25 13,000 PS! 28 735 16,000 PSI BULLET. 158 GR. WINJHP ©0782 DIAS 856% 9° 0.0009. 550" 231 40 13,900 PSI 44 726 17,200 PS! BULLET: 158. GR, WINLSWC” DIA. 358%2.".. 231 40 42,600 PS! 4.7 B30_—«*17,100 PSI NEVER EXCEED MAXIMUM LOADS. 58-38 SPECIAL - VINTAVUORI POWDERS Country of origin: USA Year of introduction: 1902 Max. bullet diameter: 9.12 mm (.358") Max. cartridge length: 39.37 mm (1.550") Max. shell length: 29.34 mm (1,155"), trim to 29.10 mm (1.145") Max. CIP piezo pressure: 150 MPa (21750 psi) The .38 Special, also known as the .38 Colt Special and the .38 S&W Special, was introduced by Smith & Wesson in 1902 for the S&W Military and Police Model revolver, Colt followed soon by introducing their version of the cartridge, which differs from the originai only in the shape of the bullet nose. Today the .38 Special has widely replaced the .38 S&W Colt N.P. from service use and virtually all revolver manufacturers offer this chambering both for sporting and service applications. A number of good- quality !ever-action carbines has been chambered for the .38 Special, too. The .38 Special is widely considered as one of the best-balanced, all- round handgun cartridges ever developed, It is very accurate and is widely used for big bore handgun match shooting. It may be said that the .38 Special represents the same to a handgunner as the .308 Winchester is to the rifleman. The .38 Special can be used on everything from self- detence to plinking and target shooting, with excellent results. The maximum loads listed in the following .38 Special reloading data represents SAAMI +P loads and should be used only in modern guns designed by the manufacturer for +P chamber pressure. These maximum loads must not be used in guns without +P-certification. For those firearms use starting loads as a maximum loads! 59.38 SPECIAL - VIHTAVUORI POWDERS .38 Special Have TEST COMPONENTS: Test barrel: 170 mm (6'/,"), 1 in 18" twist, manufactured to meet CIP minimum dimensions. Primers: Small Pistol Cases: Sako, trim-to length 29.10 mm (1.145") Reloading Data, English Units: NOTE: THE LISTED MAXIMUM LOADS ARE SAAMI +P LOADS! “Bullet — Slarting Load] Weight | Type” | Mig. eight... | Velocity { fors} | J 310 HPIXTP [Homagy 124 | LSWC {Iniercast 1.437 continues on the next page ... INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION! LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED 60.38 SPECIAL - VIHTAVUORI POWDERS .38 Special. continues from the previous page ... Reloading Data, English Units: NOTE: THE LISTED MAXIMUM LOADS ARE SAAM! +P LOADS! Se Ne} INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION! LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED 61