38 SPECIAL LOAD DATA help needed

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  • erics

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    I am new to reloading 38 special and I cannot find a load for the components I have. Any help on where to get this info or if you already have a load worked up would be greatly welcome.

    Alliant Power Pistol
    Bayou Bullets 135gr RN
    Remington small pistol primers.
    Once fired mixed stamped range brass.

    I will be shooting these through a revolver with a 7" barrel.
     

    George

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    First. Go to la Gun and reloading on Jefferson by parkview. Get a few books. They'll even help with a load.
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    xxBERGxx

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    +1 LA Gun and Reloading. They will point you in the right direction. Definitely get your hands on a reloading manual. I would start with the current Lymann manual. Power Pistol will work with 38 special but wouldn't be my first choice. If you are new to reloading you may want to look at powder that fills the case more to avoid double charges of powder. I would look at Vihtavuori N32C (TIN STAR) or Hodgdon Trail Boss.
     

    340six

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    I like old tried and true powders for 38spl.WW231, Red Dot, Unique, for newer they have worked for years. Some.new stuff works well like BE 86. Like stated above you can use infomation for the next heavier bullet with the lighter one. Not the other way around. Get some good books.
     
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