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11-30-2009, 01:13 PM
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38 special TMJ loads
HI does anyone have data for reloading 38special in 158TMJ loads? Been using bullseye to date at 3.3g.
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11-30-2009, 01:51 PM
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Re: 38 special TMJ loads
That's a good load. TMJ bullets are plated, not jacketed, so you need to load them with lead specs, not jacketed specs. Lyman book has 2.4 to 3.7 grains of bullseye with a 158 lead, so you're right in the ballpark.
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11-30-2009, 02:58 PM
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Re: 38 special TMJ loads
Thanks
Any thoughts on P+ loads - using bullseye and 158TMJ`s Jon |
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11-30-2009, 07:03 PM
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Re: 38 special TMJ loads
I use 3.6 grains of Bullseye under 158 grain LRN, (Dardas hard cast bullet).
Real sweet load. No fouling whatsoever. 3.5 grains not too bad either. At 3.5 grains you get 2000 rounds from a pound of powder! |
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12-07-2009, 10:43 PM
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Re: 38 special TMJ loads
158 grain Lead RNFP or SWC COWBOY load
Trail Boss 2.7 gr. 661 FPS minimum Trail Boss 4.2 gr. 804 FPS Maximum Universal 3.5 gr. 756 FPS minimum Universal 4.5 gr. 974 FPS MAXIMUM HP38 3.1 gr. 782 minimum HP38 3.7 gr. 834 Maximum Titegroup 3.2 gr. 815 minimum Titegroup 3.8 gr. 920 Maximum Clays 2.8 gr. 812 minimum Clays 3.1 gr. 871 Maximum AA #5 6.0 gr. 883 Max ----------------------------------------- 158 grain LSWC or LRN (Semi-Wad, Rnd. Nose or flat point) Bullseye 3.6 gr. 810 FPS Unique 3.5 gr. 697 (mild load) Unique 4.3 gr. 920 Unique 4.5 gr. 975 (actual in 7" bbl revolver) Unique 4.5 gr. 908 (5" bbl,powder UP) (Hi=930 Lo= 885.4 Spread=44.2 fps) Unique 4.5 gr. 797 (5" bbl,powder DOWN - see note) (Hi=879.5 Lo= 729.4 Spread=150.1 fps) Universal 3.5 gr. 756 (Cowboy load) Universal 4.5 gr. 974 Clays 2.8 gr. 812 (cowboy load) Clays 3.1 gr. 871 HP38 3.1 gr. 782 (Cowboy load) HP38 3.7 gr. 834 No. 2 4.0 gr. 756 (published load) No. 2 3.6 gr. 808 (in 7" bbl) hi=849 lo=728 ES=122 (powder up and down) No. 2 3.2 gr. 725 (in 7" bbl) hi=770 lo=679 ES=91 (powder up and down) No. 5 5.8 gr. 841 (published) No. 5 5.0 gr. 736 (in 7" bbl) hi=763 lo=688 ES=75 (powder up and down) No. 5 4.6 gr. 694 (in 7" bbl) hi=740 lo=648 ES=92 (powder up and down) 231 3.1 gr. 753 (do not use less) 231 4.5 gr. 830 (published MAX) 231 4.0 gr. 898 (actual in 7" bbl revolver) WST 3.7 gr. 770 (MAX) WAP 4.5 gr. 681 (published) WAP 4.3 gr. 752 (in 7"bbl)* hi=821 lo=684 ES=137 (powder up and down) WAP 4.3 gr. 734 (in 4 5/8" bbl)* hi=815 lo=637 ES=178 (powder in normal positions) WAP 4.0 gr. 658 (in 7" bbl)*(NOT recommended) hi=714 lo=549 ES=165 (powder up and down) 540 6.8 gr. 880 VV N320 3.9 gr. 872 (published) VV N320 3.2 gr. 723 (in 7" bbl)(same in 4 5/8" bbl) hi=758 lo=693 ES=65 (powder up and down)(DO NOT USE LESS) VV N340 4.8 gr. 882 *WAP is not best choice for .38 special, too slow and inconsistent |
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12-08-2009, 01:21 PM
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Re: 38 special TMJ loads
Thanks great data. I will get loading!
Jon |
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12-08-2009, 09:26 PM
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Re: 38 special TMJ loads
My secret hehehehe i will post later
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