.38 Smith & Wesson, Colt New Police - Published Manufacturer Loading Data

Shellholders:
Lee #1
Lyman #21
RCBS #6

Recipe Type:
 
Bullet Weight:
 
Powder:
 
Recipe Source:
 
 
Starting
Max
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GR.:  110 gr
Bullet Type:  GDHP SB 
(Speer)
Diameter: 0.357"
Powder: Bullseye (Alliant Powder)
Primer: CCI 500
Case: WIN
Trim Length:  
C.O.L.: 1.055"
Powder:
3.0 gr
3.2 gr
Vel.:
894
935
Press.:
 
 
Starting Powder: 3.0 gr
Starting Velocity: 894
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 3.2 gr
Max Velocity: 935
Max Pressure:  
Source: Speer 


 
GR.:  110 gr
Bullet Type:  JHP 
(Speer)
Diameter: 0.357"
Powder: Bullseye (Alliant Powder)
Primer: CCI 500
Case: WIN
Trim Length:  
C.O.L.: 1.055"
Powder:
3.0 gr
3.2 gr
Vel.:
894
935
Press.:
 
 
Starting Powder: 3.0 gr
Starting Velocity: 894
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 3.2 gr
Max Velocity: 935
Max Pressure:  
Source: Speer 


 
GR.:  110 gr
Bullet Type:  JHP 
(Speer)
Diameter: 0.357"
Powder: Herco (Alliant Powder)
Primer: CCI 500
Case: WIN
Trim Length:  
C.O.L.: 1.055"
Powder:
5.0 gr
5.3 gr
Vel.:
1,013
1,060
Press.:
 
 
Starting Powder: 5.0 gr
Starting Velocity: 1,013
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 5.3 gr
Max Velocity: 1,060
Max Pressure:  
Source: Speer 


 
GR.:  110 gr
Bullet Type:  GDHP SB 
(Speer)
Diameter: 0.357"
Powder: Herco (Alliant Powder)
Primer: CCI 500
Case: WIN
Trim Length:  
C.O.L.: 1.055"
Powder:
5.0 gr
5.3 gr
Vel.:
1,013
1,060
Press.:
 
 
Starting Powder: 5.0 gr
Starting Velocity: 1,013
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 5.3 gr
Max Velocity: 1,060
Max Pressure:  
Source: Speer 


 
GR.:  110 gr
Bullet Type:  GDHP SB 
(Speer)
Diameter: 0.357"
Powder: Red Dot (Alliant Powder)
Primer: CCI 500
Case: WIN
Trim Length:  
C.O.L.: 1.055"
Powder:
3.2 gr
3.5 gr
Vel.:
852
929
Press.:
 
 
Starting Powder: 3.2 gr
Starting Velocity: 852
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 3.5 gr
Max Velocity: 929
Max Pressure:  
Source: Speer 


 
GR.:  110 gr
Bullet Type:  JHP 
(Speer)
Diameter: 0.357"
Powder: Red Dot (Alliant Powder)
Primer: CCI 500
Case: WIN
Trim Length:  
C.O.L.: 1.055"
Powder:
3.2 gr
3.5 gr
Vel.:
852
929
Press.:
 
 
Starting Powder: 3.2 gr
Starting Velocity: 852
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 3.5 gr
Max Velocity: 929
Max Pressure:  
Source: Speer 


 
GR.:  110 gr
Bullet Type:  GDHP SB 
(Speer)
Diameter: 0.357"
Powder: Unique (Alliant Powder)
Primer: CCI 500
Case: WIN
Trim Length:  
C.O.L.: 1.055"
Powder:
4.8 gr
5.1 gr
Vel.:
938
1,001
Press.:
 
 
Starting Powder: 4.8 gr
Starting Velocity: 938
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 5.1 gr
Max Velocity: 1,001
Max Pressure:  
Source: Speer 


 
GR.:  110 gr
Bullet Type:  JHP 
(Speer)
Diameter: 0.357"
Powder: Unique (Alliant Powder)
Primer: CCI 500
Case: WIN
Trim Length:  
C.O.L.: 1.055"
Powder:
4.8 gr
5.1 gr
Vel.:
938
1,001
Press.:
 
 
Starting Powder: 4.8 gr
Starting Velocity: 938
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 5.1 gr
Max Velocity: 1,001
Max Pressure:  
Source: Speer 


 
GR.:  110 gr
Bullet Type:  JHP 
(Speer)
Diameter: 0.357"
Powder: SR 7625 (Improved Military Rifle)
Primer: CCI 500
Case: WIN
Trim Length:  
C.O.L.: 1.055"
Powder:
3.5 gr
3.8 gr
Vel.:
826
909
Press.:
 
 
Starting Powder: 3.5 gr
Starting Velocity: 826
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 3.8 gr
Max Velocity: 909
Max Pressure:  
Source: Speer 


 
GR.:  110 gr
Bullet Type:  GDHP SB 
(Speer)
Diameter: 0.357"
Powder: SR 7625 (Improved Military Rifle)
Primer: CCI 500
Case: WIN
Trim Length:  
C.O.L.: 1.055"
Powder:
3.5 gr
3.8 gr
Vel.:
826
909
Press.:
 
 
Starting Powder: 3.5 gr
Starting Velocity: 826
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 3.8 gr
Max Velocity: 909
Max Pressure:  
Source: Speer 


 
GR.:  110 gr
Bullet Type:  GDHP SB 
(Speer)
Diameter: 0.357"
Powder: 231 (Winchester)
Primer: CCI 500
Case: WIN
Trim Length:  
C.O.L.: 1.055"
Powder:
2.9 gr
3.2 gr
Vel.:
725
797
Press.:
 
 
Starting Powder: 2.9 gr
Starting Velocity: 725
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 3.2 gr
Max Velocity: 797
Max Pressure:  
Source: Speer 


 
GR.:  110 gr
Bullet Type:  JHP 
(Speer)
Diameter: 0.357"
Powder: 231 (Winchester)
Primer: CCI 500
Case: WIN
Trim Length:  
C.O.L.: 1.055"
Powder:
2.9 gr
3.2 gr
Vel.:
725
797
Press.:
 
 
Starting Powder: 2.9 gr
Starting Velocity: 725
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 3.2 gr
Max Velocity: 797
Max Pressure:  
Source: Speer 


 
GR.:  125 gr
Bullet Type:  TMJ FN 
(Speer)
Diameter: 0.357"
Powder: Bullseye (Alliant Powder)
Primer: CCI 500
Case: WIN
Trim Length:  
C.O.L.: 1.055"
Powder:
2.8 gr
3.0 gr
Vel.:
742
789
Press.:
 
 
Starting Powder: 2.8 gr
Starting Velocity: 742
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 3.0 gr
Max Velocity: 789
Max Pressure:  
Source: Speer 


 
GR.:  125 gr
Bullet Type:  JHP 
(Speer)
Diameter: 0.357"
Powder: Bullseye (Alliant Powder)
Primer: CCI 500
Case: WIN
Trim Length:  
C.O.L.: 1.055"
Powder:
2.8 gr
3.0 gr
Vel.:
742
789
Press.:
 
 
Starting Powder: 2.8 gr
Starting Velocity: 742
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 3.0 gr
Max Velocity: 789
Max Pressure:  
Source: Speer 


 
GR.:  125 gr
Bullet Type:  TMJ FN 
(Speer)
Diameter: 0.357"
Powder: Herco (Alliant Powder)
Primer: CCI 500
Case: WIN
Trim Length:  
C.O.L.: 1.055"
Powder:
4.7 gr
5.0 gr
Vel.:
914
986
Press.:
 
 
Starting Powder: 4.7 gr
Starting Velocity: 914
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 5.0 gr
Max Velocity: 986
Max Pressure:  
Source: Speer 


 
GR.:  125 gr
Bullet Type:  JHP 
(Speer)
Diameter: 0.357"
Powder: Herco (Alliant Powder)
Primer: CCI 500
Case: WIN
Trim Length:  
C.O.L.: 1.055"
Powder:
4.7 gr
5.0 gr
Vel.:
914
986
Press.:
 
 
Starting Powder: 4.7 gr
Starting Velocity: 914
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 5.0 gr
Max Velocity: 986
Max Pressure:  
Source: Speer 


 
GR.:  125 gr
Bullet Type:  JHP 
(Speer)
Diameter: 0.357"
Powder: Red Dot (Alliant Powder)
Primer: CCI 500
Case: WIN
Trim Length:  
C.O.L.: 1.055"
Powder:
3.0 gr
3.3 gr
Vel.:
773
846
Press.:
 
 
Starting Powder: 3.0 gr
Starting Velocity: 773
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 3.3 gr
Max Velocity: 846
Max Pressure:  
Source: Speer 


 
GR.:  125 gr
Bullet Type:  TMJ FN 
(Speer)
Diameter: 0.357"
Powder: Red Dot (Alliant Powder)
Primer: CCI 500
Case: WIN
Trim Length:  
C.O.L.: 1.055"
Powder:
3.0 gr
3.3 gr
Vel.:
773
846
Press.:
 
 
Starting Powder: 3.0 gr
Starting Velocity: 773
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 3.3 gr
Max Velocity: 846
Max Pressure:  
Source: Speer 


 
GR.:  125 gr
Bullet Type:  TMJ FN 
(Speer)
Diameter: 0.357"
Powder: Unique (Alliant Powder)
Primer: CCI 500
Case: WIN
Trim Length:  
C.O.L.: 1.055"
Powder:
4.5 gr
4.8 gr
Vel.:
920
972
Press.:
 
 
Starting Powder: 4.5 gr
Starting Velocity: 920
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 4.8 gr
Max Velocity: 972
Max Pressure:  
Source: Speer 


 
GR.:  125 gr
Bullet Type:  JHP 
(Speer)
Diameter: 0.357"
Powder: Unique (Alliant Powder)
Primer: CCI 500
Case: WIN
Trim Length:  
C.O.L.: 1.055"
Powder:
4.5 gr
4.8 gr
Vel.:
920
972
Press.:
 
 
Starting Powder: 4.5 gr
Starting Velocity: 920
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 4.8 gr
Max Velocity: 972
Max Pressure:  
Source: Speer 


 
GR.:  125 gr
Bullet Type:  JHP 
(Speer)
Diameter: 0.357"
Powder: SR 7625 (Improved Military Rifle)
Primer: CCI 500
Case: WIN
Trim Length:  
C.O.L.: 1.055"
Powder:
3.2 gr
3.5 gr
Vel.:
748
826
Press.:
 
 
Starting Powder: 3.2 gr
Starting Velocity: 748
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 3.5 gr
Max Velocity: 826
Max Pressure:  
Source: Speer 


 
GR.:  125 gr
Bullet Type:  TMJ FN 
(Speer)
Diameter: 0.357"
Powder: SR 7625 (Improved Military Rifle)
Primer: CCI 500
Case: WIN
Trim Length:  
C.O.L.: 1.055"
Powder:
3.2 gr
3.5 gr
Vel.:
748
826
Press.:
 
 
Starting Powder: 3.2 gr
Starting Velocity: 748
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 3.5 gr
Max Velocity: 826
Max Pressure:  
Source: Speer 


 
GR.:  125 gr
Bullet Type:  TMJ FN 
(Speer)
Diameter: 0.357"
Powder: 231 (Winchester)
Primer: CCI 500
Case: WIN
Trim Length:  
C.O.L.: 1.055"
Powder:
 
3.0 gr
Vel.:
 
662
Press.:
 
 
Starting Powder:  
Starting Velocity:  
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 3.0 gr
Max Velocity: 662
Max Pressure:  
Source: Speer 
 


 
GR.:  125 gr
Bullet Type:  JHP 
(Speer)
Diameter: 0.357"
Powder: 231 (Winchester)
Primer: CCI 500
Case: WIN
Trim Length:  
C.O.L.: 1.055"
Powder:
 
3.0 gr
Vel.:
 
662
Press.:
 
 
Starting Powder:  
Starting Velocity:  
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 3.0 gr
Max Velocity: 662
Max Pressure:  
Source: Speer 
 


 
GR.:  145 gr
Bullet Type:   

Diameter: 0.359"
Powder: HP-38 (Hodgdon)
Primer: WIN WSP
Case: WIN
Trim Length: 0.765"
C.O.L.: 1.200"
Powder:
2.2 gr
2.5 gr
Vel.:
595
630
Press.:
 
 
Starting Powder: 2.2 gr
Starting Velocity: 595
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 2.5 gr
Max Velocity: 630
Max Pressure:  
Source: Hodgdon 


 
GR.:  145 gr
Bullet Type:   

Diameter: 0.358"
Powder: 231 (Winchester)
Primer: WIN WSP
Case: WIN
Trim Length: 0.765"
C.O.L.: 1.180"
Powder:
 
2.6 gr
Vel.:
 
675
Press.:
 
11,500 CUP
Starting Powder:  
Starting Velocity:  
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 2.6 gr
Max Velocity: 675
Max Pressure: 11,500 CUP
Source: Hodgdon 


 
GR.:  158 gr
Bullet Type:  LRN 
(Speer)
Diameter: 0.357"
Powder: Bullseye (Alliant Powder)
Primer: CCI 500
Case: WIN
Trim Length:  
C.O.L.: 1.065"
Powder:
2.2 gr
2.4 gr
Vel.:
629
693
Press.:
 
 
Starting Powder: 2.2 gr
Starting Velocity: 629
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 2.4 gr
Max Velocity: 693
Max Pressure:  
Source: Speer 


 
GR.:  158 gr
Bullet Type:  LSWC HP 
(Speer)
Diameter: 0.357"
Powder: Bullseye (Alliant Powder)
Primer: CCI 500
Case: WIN
Trim Length:  
C.O.L.: 1.065"
Powder:
2.2 gr
2.4 gr
Vel.:
629
693
Press.:
 
 
Starting Powder: 2.2 gr
Starting Velocity: 629
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 2.4 gr
Max Velocity: 693
Max Pressure:  
Source: Speer 


 
GR.:  158 gr
Bullet Type:  LSWC 
(Speer)
Diameter: 0.357"
Powder: Bullseye (Alliant Powder)
Primer: CCI 500
Case: WIN
Trim Length:  
C.O.L.: 1.065"
Powder:
2.2 gr
2.4 gr
Vel.:
629
693
Press.:
 
 
Starting Powder: 2.2 gr
Starting Velocity: 629
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 2.4 gr
Max Velocity: 693
Max Pressure:  
Source: Speer 


 
GR.:  158 gr
Bullet Type:  LSWC HP 
(Speer)
Diameter: 0.357"
Powder: Herco (Alliant Powder)
Primer: CCI 500
Case: WIN
Trim Length:  
C.O.L.: 1.065"
Powder:
2.9 gr
3.2 gr
Vel.:
630
702
Press.:
 
 
Starting Powder: 2.9 gr
Starting Velocity: 630
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 3.2 gr
Max Velocity: 702
Max Pressure:  
Source: Speer 


 
GR.:  158 gr
Bullet Type:  LSWC 
(Speer)
Diameter: 0.357"
Powder: Herco (Alliant Powder)
Primer: CCI 500
Case: WIN
Trim Length:  
C.O.L.: 1.065"
Powder:
2.9 gr
3.2 gr
Vel.:
630
702
Press.:
 
 
Starting Powder: 2.9 gr
Starting Velocity: 630
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 3.2 gr
Max Velocity: 702
Max Pressure:  
Source: Speer 


 
GR.:  158 gr
Bullet Type:  LRN 
(Speer)
Diameter: 0.357"
Powder: Herco (Alliant Powder)
Primer: CCI 500
Case: WIN
Trim Length:  
C.O.L.: 1.065"
Powder:
2.9 gr
3.2 gr
Vel.:
630
702
Press.:
 
 
Starting Powder: 2.9 gr
Starting Velocity: 630
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 3.2 gr
Max Velocity: 702
Max Pressure:  
Source: Speer 


 
GR.:  158 gr
Bullet Type:  LRN 
(Speer)
Diameter: 0.357"
Powder: Red Dot (Alliant Powder)
Primer: CCI 500
Case: WIN
Trim Length:  
C.O.L.: 1.065"
Powder:
2.4 gr
2.7 gr
Vel.:
667
765
Press.:
 
 
Starting Powder: 2.4 gr
Starting Velocity: 667
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 2.7 gr
Max Velocity: 765
Max Pressure:  
Source: Speer 


 
GR.:  158 gr
Bullet Type:  LSWC HP 
(Speer)
Diameter: 0.357"
Powder: Red Dot (Alliant Powder)
Primer: CCI 500
Case: WIN
Trim Length:  
C.O.L.: 1.065"
Powder:
2.4 gr
2.7 gr
Vel.:
667
765
Press.:
 
 
Starting Powder: 2.4 gr
Starting Velocity: 667
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 2.7 gr
Max Velocity: 765
Max Pressure:  
Source: Speer 


 
GR.:  158 gr
Bullet Type:  LSWC 
(Speer)
Diameter: 0.357"
Powder: Red Dot (Alliant Powder)
Primer: CCI 500
Case: WIN
Trim Length:  
C.O.L.: 1.065"
Powder:
2.4 gr
2.7 gr
Vel.:
667
765
Press.:
 
 
Starting Powder: 2.4 gr
Starting Velocity: 667
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 2.7 gr
Max Velocity: 765
Max Pressure:  
Source: Speer 


 
GR.:  158 gr
Bullet Type:  LRN 
(Speer)
Diameter: 0.357"
Powder: Unique (Alliant Powder)
Primer: CCI 500
Case: WIN
Trim Length:  
C.O.L.: 1.065"
Powder:
2.8 gr
3.1 gr
Vel.:
619
694
Press.:
 
 
Starting Powder: 2.8 gr
Starting Velocity: 619
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 3.1 gr
Max Velocity: 694
Max Pressure:  
Source: Speer 


 
GR.:  158 gr
Bullet Type:  LSWC HP 
(Speer)
Diameter: 0.357"
Powder: Unique (Alliant Powder)
Primer: CCI 500
Case: WIN
Trim Length:  
C.O.L.: 1.065"
Powder:
2.8 gr
3.1 gr
Vel.:
619
694
Press.:
 
 
Starting Powder: 2.8 gr
Starting Velocity: 619
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 3.1 gr
Max Velocity: 694
Max Pressure:  
Source: Speer 


 
GR.:  158 gr
Bullet Type:  LSWC 
(Speer)
Diameter: 0.357"
Powder: Unique (Alliant Powder)
Primer: CCI 500
Case: WIN
Trim Length:  
C.O.L.: 1.065"
Powder:
2.8 gr
3.1 gr
Vel.:
619
694
Press.:
 
 
Starting Powder: 2.8 gr
Starting Velocity: 619
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 3.1 gr
Max Velocity: 694
Max Pressure:  
Source: Speer 


 
GR.:  158 gr
Bullet Type:  LSWC 
(Speer)
Diameter: 0.357"
Powder: SR 7625 (Improved Military Rifle)
Primer: CCI 500
Case: WIN
Trim Length:  
C.O.L.: 1.065"
Powder:
2.6 gr
2.9 gr
Vel.:
683
752
Press.:
 
 
Starting Powder: 2.6 gr
Starting Velocity: 683
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 2.9 gr
Max Velocity: 752
Max Pressure:  
Source: Speer 


 
GR.:  158 gr
Bullet Type:  LRN 
(Speer)
Diameter: 0.357"
Powder: SR 7625 (Improved Military Rifle)
Primer: CCI 500
Case: WIN
Trim Length:  
C.O.L.: 1.065"
Powder:
2.6 gr
2.9 gr
Vel.:
683
752
Press.:
 
 
Starting Powder: 2.6 gr
Starting Velocity: 683
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 2.9 gr
Max Velocity: 752
Max Pressure:  
Source: Speer 


 
GR.:  158 gr
Bullet Type:  LSWC HP 
(Speer)
Diameter: 0.357"
Powder: SR 7625 (Improved Military Rifle)
Primer: CCI 500
Case: WIN
Trim Length:  
C.O.L.: 1.065"
Powder:
2.6 gr
2.9 gr
Vel.:
683
752
Press.:
 
 
Starting Powder: 2.6 gr
Starting Velocity: 683
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 2.9 gr
Max Velocity: 752
Max Pressure:  
Source: Speer 


 
GR.:  158 gr
Bullet Type:  LSWC 
(Speer)
Diameter: 0.357"
Powder: 231 (Winchester)
Primer: CCI 500
Case: WIN
Trim Length:  
C.O.L.: 1.065"
Powder:
2.3 gr
2.6 gr
Vel.:
593
671
Press.:
 
 
Starting Powder: 2.3 gr
Starting Velocity: 593
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 2.6 gr
Max Velocity: 671
Max Pressure:  
Source: Speer 


 
GR.:  158 gr
Bullet Type:  LRN 
(Speer)
Diameter: 0.357"
Powder: 231 (Winchester)
Primer: CCI 500
Case: WIN
Trim Length:  
C.O.L.: 1.065"
Powder:
2.3 gr
2.6 gr
Vel.:
593
671
Press.:
 
 
Starting Powder: 2.3 gr
Starting Velocity: 593
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 2.6 gr
Max Velocity: 671
Max Pressure:  
Source: Speer 


 
GR.:  158 gr
Bullet Type:  LSWC HP 
(Speer)
Diameter: 0.357"
Powder: 231 (Winchester)
Primer: CCI 500
Case: WIN
Trim Length:  
C.O.L.: 1.065"
Powder:
2.3 gr
2.6 gr
Vel.:
593
671
Press.:
 
 
Starting Powder: 2.3 gr
Starting Velocity: 593
Starting Pressure:  
Max Powder: 2.6 gr
Max Velocity: 671
Max Pressure:  
Source: Speer