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I shot some 38spcl loaded with 8.7 grs. 2400 powder and federal 200M primers. There was a little un-burnt powder. I have not shot 2400 in the 38 before and does this seem normal? | ||
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The 38 spcl is much too low a pressure cartridge to use 2400 in IMHO. 2400 burns dirty to begin with and low pressures just add to it. I`d switch to a faster powder such as Unique or Herco as the slowest. ------------------------------------ The trouble with the Internet is that it's replacing masturbation as a leisure activity. ~Patrick Murray "Why shouldn`t truth be stranger then fiction? Fiction after all has to make sense." (Samual Clemens) "Saepe errans, numquam dubitans --Frequently in error, never in doubt". | |||
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Thanks joe. I loaded some to try. If you used a hevier crimp do you think it would burn most of the powder? Dave | |||
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A heavy crimp will help the 2400 to burn cleaner, the heavier the better. 2400 is one of my favorite powders but does its best work at higher pressures and with a heavy crimp for cleaner ignition. The unburnt powder is unsightly but won't impede accuracy at all. Regards, Joe __________________________ You can lead a human to logic but you can't make him think. NRA Life since 1976. God bless America! | |||
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i had powder remnants with loading lowish pressure 7,62x25 .. in a 20" barrel .. big crimp and all .. next set goes a bit higher opinions vary band of bubbas and STC hunting Club Information on Ammoguide about the416AR, 458AR, 470AR, 500AR What is an AR round? Case Drawings 416-458-470AR and 500AR. 476AR, http://www.weaponsmith.com | |||
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What weight bullet were you using, what barrel length and which 38 revolver? That is a fairly light load even with a 158 cast or jacketed bullet. 2400 works best with loads near its upper range. DOUBLE RIFLE SHOOTERS SOCIETY | |||
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I've shot thousands of rounds of 158 gr RNL over heavy charges of 2400 in my IPSC matches. Managed to win three national revolver USPSA titles shooting them in a 5" comped L-frame. Some unburned powder will be found but not an unworkable amount. Greg BTW The NEW 2400 is faster than the OLD stuff from 10 years ago. I had to back down about a grain with it when I switched to a new 8 pounder. | |||
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thanks for the info. The bullet is a 158gr jhp speer bullet. 4" model 10 smith and a model 66 smith both are k frame. i think max for the 38spcl is around 9 grs? dave | |||
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Alliant list 9 gr of 2400 with a 147 gr SWC. Lead seems to allow a bit hotter loading. I don't have Lyman in front of me or I would look it over for you. I've been shooting 9 grains in my 586 for a long time. (sometimes more but the 9 works well.) Greg | |||
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I load 2400 as .38+p loads for use in my Ruger .357 mag. 10gr (old) 2400 and a 158gr lead semi-wad cutter. Shoots great with no issues. | |||
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2400 is a magnum powder. Hodgdon HS6 or Win. 231 are good choices for 38 Spl, with a heavy bullet and a longer barrel. 115 grainers in a snubby ain't gonna work. I don't like Bullseye or any of the "Dot" powders, Unique. They're too hot and fussy for loads. Weight variations in the throw on these powders can be significant. | |||
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