Need load data for .38 special 147 grain plated RN,

[johnnybocce]

Recently was shipped a box of bullets labeled .38. Special 147 grain, plated round nose bullets, in .357 diameter, (original order was for .38, 148 wad cutters). I have been unable to find load data for this bullet. Would like to use either, Bullseye, PowerPistol, or Unique powder. Any help would be appreciated. I know that the 147 is basically a 9mm round, but the bullet diameter they sent be does measure .357.

[JLA]

Data for a slightly heavier bullet should do nicely, just develop your load from starting and work up carefully.

Cartridge: 38 Special
Load Type: Pistol
Starting Loads

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Maximum Loads

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Bullet Weight (Gr.) Manufacturer Powder Bullet Diam. C.O.L. Grs. Vel. (ft/s) Pressure Grs. Vel. (ft/s) Pressure

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148 GR. HDY LHBWC IMR SR 4756 .358" 1.160" 3.5 732 12,300 PSI 4.0 854 16,200 PSI
148 GR. HDY LHBWC Hodgdon HS-6 .358" 1.160" 4.5 816 9,200 CUP 5.2 943 14,300 CUP
148 GR. HDY LHBWC Winchester AutoComp .358" 1.160" 3.7 820 14,100 PSI 4.1 881 15,200 PSI
148 GR. HDY LHBWC Hodgdon Universal .358" 1.160" 2.9 709 7,400 CUP 3.8 940 15,600 CUP
148 GR. HDY LHBWC Winchester 231 .358" 1.160" 3.5 869 14,200 CUP 4.0 956 15,900 CUP
148 GR. HDY LHBWC Hodgdon HP-38 .358" 1.160" 3.5 869 14,200 CUP 4.0 956 15,900 CUP
148 GR. HDY LHBWC IMR SR 7625 .358" 1.160" 2.5 650 8,700 PSI 3.0 767 13,600 PSI
148 GR. HDY LHBWC IMR PB .358" 1.160" 2.6 745 11,000 PSI 3.0 840 16,300 PSI
148 GR. HDY LHBWC Winchester WST .358" 1.160" 2.5 680 13,000 PSI 2.8 735 16,000 PSI
148 GR. HDY LHBWC IMR Trail Boss .358" 1.160" 2.0 625 15,100 PSI 2.3 675 15,700 PSI
148 GR. HDY LHBWC Hodgdon Titegroup .358" 1.160" 2.7 771 7,700 CUP 3.3 908 11,800 CUP
148 GR. HDY LHBWC IMR 700-X .358" 1.160" 2.0 686 11,600 PSI 2.5 804 16,000 PSI
148 GR. HDY LHBWC Hodgdon Clays .358" 1.160" 2.3 784 10,900 CUP 2.5 836 13,200 CUP

This oughtta do it. Pulled off the Hodgdon reloading data site here.
http://data.hodgdon.com/cartridge_load.asp

[JLA]

And heres Alliants data for the same 148 gr bullet. should work great for your 147s.
http://www.alliantpowder.com/reloade...26&bulletid=29

[ozo]

If .357 is the diameter you want, you are good to go with the exception
of bullet seating depth, which is normally different between a RN
and a wadcutter......but not necessarily always true.
147gr vs 148gr ........not squat in difference.
Plated projectiles, I use lead bullet data.
148gr lead [or plated] RNFP I use 3.7 - 4.1 grains of 231 with an
OAL of 1.40" giving me approx. 900fps and 15,000 C.U.P.
I shoot mainly revolver.
This testing was in a 4" bbl , 1 in 18 twist, .357 dia

[ozo]

P.S.
If I use Hornady lead it is .358 dia
If I use Berry's plated it is .357 dia
[in my .38/357 revolver loads]