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Meanwhile, back at the ranch... => General Discussion => Topic started by: Carver Knife on November 16, 2018, 09:22:17 PM

Title: .38 special pistols loads
Post by: Carver Knife on November 16, 2018, 09:22:17 PM

I am wanting to load .38 spcl loads for revolvers only.  I have plenty of Trail Boss and 1000 124 gn bullets.

Any thoughts or advice on combining these to go bang appreciated.

Cowboy action use only.

Title: Re: .38 special pistols loads
Post by: Keystone on November 18, 2018, 07:06:02 AM

Howdy,
Checked the Hodgdon website for Trailboss; the starting load is 3.0gr with a maximum load of 5.0gr for a 38 special with 125gr bullet. I haven't used Trail Boss in 38 special so I can't make a specific recommendation.

Title: Re: .38 special pistols loads
Post by: Carver Knife on November 18, 2018, 11:53:30 AM

Thank you Keystone. 

Title: Re: .38 special pistols loads
Post by: Sheriff Langston on November 18, 2018, 02:41:07 PM

Carver,

Sent you a PM

Sheriff Langston.

Title: Re: .38 special pistols loads
Post by: TN Mongo on November 18, 2018, 08:55:32 PM

I like about 3.2 gr of Trail Boss in this load.

Title: Re: .38 special pistols loads
Post by: Tombstone on November 20, 2018, 09:30:50 AM

And you still have room for the bullet?  :D

Title: Re: .38 special pistols loads
Post by: TN Mongo on November 20, 2018, 09:46:19 AM

Don't be hating on my .38s!  Not everyone can be a real man like you and Jackalope.

Title: Re: .38 special pistols loads
Post by: Hurricanecharly on November 20, 2018, 07:01:17 PM

3.2 grains of trailboss is what I have used for 6 years.
I use it for 105s 125s and even my 158 knock downs.
No complaints.
Hurricanecharly

Title: Re: .38 special pistols loads
Post by: Jackalope on November 20, 2018, 08:48:07 PM

Quote from: Tombstone on November 20, 2018, 09:30:50 AM

And you still have room for the bullet?  :D

 OK, that's funny right there.

 :D :D :D :D :D :D

Title: Re: .38 special pistols loads
Post by: Carver Knife on November 21, 2018, 04:25:30 PM

Thank you for the great responses.  I loaded up a few samples with a couple of different powders that SWMBO shot with her brand new irons today.

She was pleased and, so,  we are good to go for "a while."

(Even with TrailBoss, there was a wee little bit of room inside the case for a bollet.)

Title: Re: .38 special pistols loads
Post by: Hurricanecharly on November 21, 2018, 07:45:55 PM

1 extra advantage with trail boss is that if you don't have a powder checker it's pretty easy to check the apps. Level at of the corner of you're eye.