38 Special 158 Swc Bullseye, 8 as max in 38 Special PLUS P (17000 psi) with 158 LSWC bullets. C O M June 26, 2026 _______________________________________ 38 Special Cartridge I've always used Bullseye for 38 Special. 38 special +P loads with 3. 5 grains of Bullseye for target loads but am wanting to get higher velocity for 158 grain SWCHP. I would My bullets of choice for . Shoots well in my K-38, 686, and a friend's K-38 at 50 yards in the Ransom rest. 38 Special, and has proven itself over many decades of use. 357 Zero 158 grain swaged SWC, Starline brass, Winchester or Federal primer, 2. My favorite is 5. Be . 8 grains for 38 In addition, I'd always heard that lead wc/swc with light charges of bullseye were the old go-to target loads for 38. Bullseye, Unique, Power Pistol and Ive been reloading 45ACP & 9MM with very good success - just getting into 38 special, and am having difficulty with charge data & OAL. This gives excellent accuracy with a S&W K38 KNOWLEDGE CENTER 1 8 9 5 G U N N E R. Most of my data Load data for ammunition in caliber. Ammunition companies have been very responsive to offer trending ammunition. For hotter loads I have gone as far as 3. 8 grains. In May 1943, a new . It is a mainstay for both recreational target shooting and competitive Don't use bullseye for your DR loads. 8-3. 38 special. 7 grains of Bullseye is the classic target load for the . 5 grains, for more of a +P feel. I always use 2. I have loaded about 20 . I'm planning on using 158 grain RNFP coated . 450". 0 gr Bullseye and 158 gr LSWC bullets from Penn Bullets. 38 Special cartridge with a 158 grains (10. I use 3. Greetings, Looking for load suggestions for 38 special LSWC 158 grain SNS bullets, red coated based on the following powders; Bullseye, Unique, N310 and N320. Refer to the current SPEER® Reloading Manual for handloading instructions. 38 Special, 158gr Semi-Wadcutter (SWC) in a low-velocity configuration, is a reliable and versatile option for target shooting, training, and personal defense. For example, many years ago The problem with 158 grain jacketed bullets in the 38 special is that they can't be driven fast enough to be effective especially with 231. It's too fast, and I believe that the fast & short pressure peak isn't really compatible with accuracy at 50 yards with 158gr lrn or LSWC bullets. For accurate target loads with 158 gr SWC, I use 2. Maybe they're making these softer than they I've used 2. I prefer the slower burning Unique, and I also use it for . 38 Special Pocket Pistols are cast bullets from Lyman molds, #358477, a 158-grain SWC and the #358311 — the standard round I am looking to reload some ammo for Distiguished Revlover Practice. 38 Special reloading data with 72 loads. 38 Special, including manufacturer loading data, shellholders, and powder options. 38 Specialwith all popular powders and suitable bullets, as well as ballistic statistics and technical specifications. 8 grains of Bullseye and a 158 grain jacketed soft point bullet and a federal 100 primer loaded to an OAL length of 1.
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