Mikeski Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Ok i've seen a lot of load data here for 9mm Major out of the DVC open, I was wondering if anyone had any loads they have already tried or using with their DVC Open in 38 SC. I would like to run polycoated bullets, but if i get better performance from jacketed then I will look to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Any load for .38 SC will work in your gun - what powder(s) do you have? I'd start with a 124 grain bullet - then you can try lighter bullets later, if you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikeski Posted October 24, 2016 Author Share Posted October 24, 2016 I want to start with 124 gn bullet. I am getting into reloading and want to get a few powders to try. Right now I have none, but about 2000 SC brass and a ton of small pistol primers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerritm Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 (edited) I run 8.5grs of HS6 with 124gr JHP PD bullets @ 1.235 OAL and make 169-170PF in my DVC 38S. Same with 38SC I have loaded and run thru it. Works the comp nicely and dot stays on target. I did try 124gr Bayou coated bullets with the same load and they shot well, but I didn't like the lead on the comp. Stayed with JHP's. gerritm Edited October 25, 2016 by gerritm more info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 9.2gn of 3n38 at 1.235 oal will be a good start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dons Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 One of my early 124 loads was 7.5 of AutoComp at 1.225, Worked fine, I've now gone to a 121 Zero with 7.7 gr using WSR primers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Bayou 124's Gold color (supposed to have more pigment,i.e. less chance of leading) 7.2 Auto Comp, SPP or SRP, COL 1.235, 171 PF Flat and smooth runs great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ar15rick Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 I found that using Accurate #7 worked well for my 38SC. AA#7 - 11.4 Grains, Montana Gold 115 JHP, CCI SR primer, COL 1.240, 175 PF Very Flat and makes the gun come back to where you were aiming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikeski Posted November 6, 2016 Author Share Posted November 6, 2016 (edited) Do most of you run small pistol or small rifle primers? Also as long as the bullet is .356 then it can be labeled 9mm or 38 super right? Edited November 6, 2016 by Mikeski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Expflier Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 I ran basically the same as Gerritm which is one of the more documented loade for 38sc. i also ran the 125 coated blue bullets for practice- little less accurate than JHP but a lot less expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerritm Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 6 hours ago, Mikeski said: Do most of you run small pistol or small rifle primers? Also as long as the bullet is .356 then it can be labeled 9mm or 38 super right? Run both primers . My gun likes .355 never tried . 356 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hupperware Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Powder: VihtaVouri 3N38 Primer: CCI 550 (SPP Magnum) OAL: 1.225 Bullet: Montana Gold JHP Weight: 124gn fps PF 9.4 gn 1391 172.48 1379 171.00 1394 172.86 1386 171.86 1399 173.48 1388 172.11 1393 172.73 9.6 gn 1417 175.71 1421 176.20 1416 175.58 1419 175.96 1410 174.84 1415 175.46 1406 174.34 Image show: No pressure signs 9.4 at the bottom, 0.2 increments to 10.0 at the top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipollini Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 7.2g WAC, 124g MG JHP, OAL=1.232, Winchester or CCI primers, 1370fps, PF 170 in my STI DVC 38SC open gun. Runs like a champ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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