Need load info on 38 special

[Craig0ry]

Well I have everything I need to start loading for this caliber, I picked up a bunch of 125gr Lead RN bullets, And have alot of bullseye pistol powder on hand, But I cant seem to find a load for 125gr lead, any help is appriciated.

 

[tigrr]

ht tp://www.reloadammo.com/38loads.htm I would start at 3.6gr up to 4.4 max. What gun?
remove space between tt have fun.
Most 38s like 148 - 158 gr bullets for their sweet spot.

 

[Loki610]

h ttp://data.hodgdon.com/cartridge_load.asp

I'm using clays powder with about 3.1 grains for cast bullets and 3.9gr for jacketed 125's

 

[Craig0ry]

Its in a smith and Wesson hand ejector military and police. I was going to by 158gr bullets but the casting looked really poor so I bought 125's I guess i'll try em and see how it goes.

 

[tigrr]

Keep to the lighter side of the load listed. Light gun requires light loads. If you load that gun hot it will loosen up. have fun

 

[m777]

Wouldn't recommend BlueDot. I started with it and it gummed up my GP160. Too much leftover powder.
Clint

 

[sportingman]

Don't know much about pistol loading, but looking at one of my older load data books for the 38sp.
All I have for the 125gr is
125jsp
Fed 100 primer
Bbl length 5.6
Chg Wt 4.4
1000fps
15,300psi
Bullseye pdwr


ps:The only bullet for LRN is the 200 gr.....if this means anything to you

If you go Red Dot Wt 3.9
Green Dot Wt4.3
Unique Wt5.3
Herco Wt5.5
Blue Dot Wt7.3
Hope this helps you