Confirm loading 148gr hollow base wadcutter with 2
Can someone confirm the loading for a .38 special 148 grain hollow base wadcutter using Winchestoer 231 ball powder? I have been told 3.1 as well as 3-3.3 grains will do it for indoor target shooting.
However, when I purchased one pound of it I checked a reloading manual (too cheap to buy it) and the closest I could find was I believe a 150 grain solid wadcutter showing 3.7-4.2 grains. So now I am a little confused.
Any comments or advice?
However, when I purchased one pound of it I checked a reloading manual (too cheap to buy it) and the closest I could find was I believe a 150 grain solid wadcutter showing 3.7-4.2 grains. So now I am a little confused.
Any comments or advice?
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For a 148 gr bullet - Use 3.5-4.0 gr of 231
This comes from Hodgdon.0 -
You use less powder with a hollow based 148 wc than a bevel based. The idea of the hollow base is that it takes less pressure to expand the sides to seal in the barrel. 3 to 3.3 is correct. I see the current Hornady manual trying to list both type bullets with the same loading data. The hollow base will be in the 750-800 fps range with these loads. This bullet is designed for target shooting. 0 -
Hello listen to Pearyw hot load on hollow base will blow the skirt off and leave it in the barrel some times. Next round out the gun and buldged barrel[xx(][xx(] 0 -
Thanks guys. 3-3.3 it shall be. 0 -
The guys are right.
I have loaded a lot of .38 HBWC with 3.3 grains of W231. I originally wanted 3.1 but 3.3 was what the fixed bushing for my measure delivered, so I got happy with that. Not much over 700 fps in a real revolver.0 -
Please buy a manual or pick up the hogdon, W-W , accurate etc. info for free at the store. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by B17-P51
Please buy a manual or pick up the hogdon, W-W , accurate etc. info for free at the store.
Well, yeah. But had I purchased that manual I mentioned I would referred to too large a powder charge.0
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