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loading 38spl as a small shotshell

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23 May 2013, 08:42
danev2
loading 38spl as a small shotshell
I have a reloading request from a customer
make some 38 spl shotshells. for a deringer pocket gun.

Using say Bullseye powder and #9 shot,
what powder charge should I load it with?
23 May 2013, 09:43
craigster
Speer #11 shows 4.5 grs of Bullseye using their 38/357 shot capsules with #9 shot.
23 May 2013, 22:28
Rapidrob
2.8 -3.2 grains of Bullseye will work depending on the weight of the capsule and shot. This load is for a MODERN .38 Special revolver.


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24 May 2013, 00:56
unique
Speer shot capsules for 38 special have load data with them. I uses 5.5gr unique. Works good.