Bullet Recommendation - 38 SPL

Karl · 08-21-2018, 04:04 PM

Rhuff,

I have not considered Trail Boss because it is not listed in any of my reloading manuals. What load and bullet are you using for .38?

KFS

rhuff · 08-22-2018, 02:01 PM

Karl,

I like to shoot my 357Mag lightweight J frames, as well as K frames, and others, but don't enjoy the beating that the J frames do to my hand/wrist/elbow. Below is the load that I have settled upon that works well for me, and my handguns:

Bullet= Xtreme 158gr PSWC (you could substitute a 158gr lead RN or SWC here)

Powder= 4.4gr Trail Boss powder( a fast powder with a high loft)

OAL= light roll crimp to the cannalure on the bullet

Primer= Federal SPP(some of my revolvers are "tuned" and these primers are the easiest to ignite)

These loads are easy on your brass, and a dream to re-size......plus fun to shoot !!

08-22-2018, 02:01 PM	#2
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,308 Thanks: 2,737 Thanked 993 Times in 729 Posts	Karl, I like to shoot my 357Mag lightweight J frames, as well as K frames, and others, but don't enjoy the beating that the J frames do to my hand/wrist/elbow. Below is the load that I have settled upon that works well for me, and my handguns: Bullet= Xtreme 158gr PSWC (you could substitute a 158gr lead RN or SWC here) Powder= 4.4gr Trail Boss powder( a fast powder with a high loft) OAL= light roll crimp to the cannalure on the bullet Primer= Federal SPP(some of my revolvers are "tuned" and these primers are the easiest to ignite) These loads are easy on your brass, and a dream to re-size......plus fun to shoot !! __________________ Need DWM breechblock #21

08-21-2018, 04:04 PM	#1
Karl Lifer - Twice Over Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Savannah Posts: 530 Thanks: 0 Thanked 280 Times in 123 Posts	Rhuff, I have not considered Trail Boss because it is not listed in any of my reloading manuals. What load and bullet are you using for .38? KFS