Load Data for .38 Special


 
Bullet: 158 gr SWC  (Lake City)
Diameter: 0.358"
 
Powder: Silhouette (Ramshot)
Starting Powder: 5.2 gr
Max Powder: 5.6 gr
 
Primer: WIN WSP
 
Case: Starline Brass
Trim Length: 1.145"
 
Cartridge Overall Length: 1.477"
 
Starting Velocity: 972
Starting Pressure: 15,500
Max Velocity: 1,046
Max Pressure: 16,700
 
Barrel: 7.7" with 1:18.75" twist.
 
Source: https://www.hodgdonreloading.com/
 

Printed from Shooter's Reference on 12/30/2024:
https://www.shootersreference.com/reloadingdata/38-special/