Years ago I routinely loaded 125 gr. Author: Stan Trzoniec / Wolfe Publishing Co. I have a lovely ole 686 no dash that shoots hot loads if I want, and a .38 special for mild loads. It is also probably the single most useful powder in the world. My Lyman 49th has data for 125 gr JHP and 120 gr LRN. Liked 25,855 Times in 12,351 Posts Start conservative if you wish.All three of those powders have published load data for that weight bullet in .38 Special.Winchester's website has data for W231 and a 125 gr LRNFP, but not plated.If you're looking for a real light load that's easy to shoot, I'd just use WW's data for the W231 with a 125 grLRNFP - your load, with a plated bullet should be Very Similar, or slightly slower and safer.Best to start a little low, and work up slowly with a chrono, though.What are YOU shooting?
I can’t think of any cartridge so dear to the hearts of the American sportsman as the .38 Special. Kinda like Dean's sausage, I can load em hot, mild or child mild. Speer Number 10. You do know Unique was cleaned up and the formula changed a bit in the last 20yrs?

I tried a number of cast .38 Special loads and muzzle velocities were noticeably higher than with the previous batch of this powder. Based on only two batches of powder, I can't say HS-6 is known for lot-to-lot inconsistency. Liked 3,980 Times in 1,499 Posts A number of then-contemporary hot and very hot .38 Special handloads and factory ammo were pressure tested. Powder Bul Weight C.O.L.

2 5.3 gr. For example, you can cast your own bullets, use jacketed bullets for more serious situations, and even load the .38 Special to higher +P velocities.My favored revolver is a S&W Model 52 Target. Just out of curiosity RW, what did the brass look like? I do vary the load depending on the intended 38. While it has been overrun by newer, high performance cartridges for hunting, home defense or casual shooting, it is still hard to beat the Special. Unique (Alliant Powder) None : 1.455" Starting: 5.2 gr : Alliant Powder : Max: 5.8 gr: 1,065 Just out of curiosity RW, what did the brass look like? Just sayin'

Liked 25,855 Times in 12,351 Posts Liked 2,800 Times in 1,429 Posts 860 231 (+P) 5.3 gr. With a wide variety of jacketed and lead bullets available, the .38 Special is still a joy to shoot and reload. Based on only two batches of powder, I can't say HS-6 is known for lot-to-lot inconsistency. Liked 235 Times in 120 Posts Good job on you!I haven't used any of those powders but I like faster powders in 38 Special like Titegroup and Clays.

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I have found that if you go down too low in charge you will have some ignition issues occasionally.
But what do you think Cor bon and the other big boys do to get such high velocities out of their loads? All Palmetto Reloading Gear/Accessories!

However, data table says PSI so that's what I put in post #11. 1,019 Clays 3.5 gr. Raven1, Jun 17, 2009. Hornady Palmettostatearmoryhave heard that really low power rounds can leave a jacket in the barrel.Would you guys think the 4.8 gr. Personally 6.5 would be enough. Liked 2,800 Times in 1,429 Posts Winchester's website has data for W231 and a 125 gr LRNFP, but not plated. Bullseye for target loads Unique for full power loads Unique is one of the oldest, if not the oldest smokless powders on the market. Load it like Trail Boss ----- 125 grain JHP or JSP (Jacketed Hollow or Soft Point) Bullseye 4.4 gr. Any CUP or PSI listings for that or a similar load in an old manual?