by Sarge » 18 Sep 2022, 3:09 pm
Update on the load data if anyone interested.
I ran the .38 special over the chrono yesterday 17/9/22, it was very cold, wet and windy.
The result,
4.5gr APS450, S&W 686-3 (6"), Projectile 140gr CLSWC dia .357, S&B Prime, Geco case, avg mv = 959fps, Power factor 134. will do accuracy test another time.
For s**ts and gigs I ran some factory across as well,
MAGTEC 158gr LRN, avg mv=754fps, not a massive fan of the MAGTEC, doesn't burn all of the powder, and shoots a bit dirty. not overly expensive though, however, the brass must be fairly thin, as it buckles a little when seating projectiles.
Geco 158gr LRN, avg mv=826fps, didn't have any issues, cases can be reloaded without aparent issues.
Lithgow LA101
Adler B230T
STI 2011 38 SupeR
Tanfoglio XL2
S&W 686-3
Churchill 28” Sporter
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