Tite Group in .38 Spl.

[Sharps '63]

Who's got some load recommendations for Tite Group in .38 Spl. using 130 LRNFPs and 158 LRNFPs?

I'll be using these in IDPA out of a 2-1/2" .357 S&W M66, punching holes in cardboard, not stopping Jihadists screaming "Aloha Snackbar".

 

[Brianma65]

Campro web page has data for 38 special

 

[Ganderite]

For both bullets try 3.5 and 4.0 gr . My guns prefer the 158, but the 130s work well in my 357 SIG.

 

[Helipilot69]

I use 3.1 grains of Titegroup under 158 RNFP cast bullets for my cowboy loads. A sweet combo for that "old bang and clang!!"

 

[MuthaFunk]

Ive been using 4gr with 158gr soft lead swc bullets and getting really nice accuracy.

 

[Sharps '63]

Thanks all!

It has been suggested that I try the following:

- 130 LRNFP/ 3.2 grs Tite Group
- 158 LRNFP/3.0 grs Tite Group

With such a short barrel, more powder is just going to increase muzzle blast with no added gain

 

[diopter]

I only use 148gr HBWC, 3.0gr Titegroup in my S&W M52, Dan Wesson Model 15VH and in a BSA Martini .310 sporterized with Mannlicher full length forestock and converted to .357Mag

 

[baird]

What kind of power factor does a 3.1grn load make? Or are these just loads to make gun work.

 

[diopter]

My M52 functions down to 2.5-2.6grs Titegroup, with some bullet keyholing.
2.8 to avoid keyholing and better accuracy with 3.0
Past 3.2 runs the risk of blowing the skirts off the HBWC.