Despite being a semi auto handgun enthusiast I bought a Ruger GP100 6" barrel revolver in 38 Special/357 Magnum calibres. I have a couple of questions regarding the 38 Special loads and projectiles specifically for target shooting at 25 metres. Light loads only.
1) I will be using two different projectiles..158gr Hi Tek coated semi wad cutters but with round nose, no lube or crimp grooves. The second is a 145gr SWC with flat top nose, no crimp groove or lube grooves. Does anyone have experience using similar projectiles or do you have good results in a similar gun with something different?
2) What type of crimp do you use for this calibre? roll crimp or taper crimp and why?
3) Do any of you see a problem using AS50 ADI powder? I use this powder very extensively in all my 9mm and 45ACP handgun loads very successfully and see no reason it won't work well in the 38. The AS50 is very close in actual function, burn speed to the AP50.
Looking for reasonable accuracy at this stage, consistency is more important than the tightest groups from a rest.
Sam