angus6 Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Wondering if to add a set of 160gr molds to the collection, is this a good bullet for the Super, already have a set set of 125 RN and 122 FP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Watson Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 I think so. Heavier and slower is usually an advantage with cast bullets. You might think about the 145 gr RN, which is what I like in 9mm P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerburgess Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 It all depends on what you are doing with the super? if you are running it in a gun with no comp then heavy bullets are great, I run a 170 in my single stack 38 super, and I love the way they feel. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angus6 Posted December 4, 2012 Author Share Posted December 4, 2012 Actually I went brain dead I do have a set of the Magma 147 FP , single stack, no comp just range time on steel plates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyby Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Hi, I'm new both to the forum and to reloading. Can anyone tell me if there are special considerations for loading 180 grain bullets for the 38 Super? I have a MechTech 16.5" carbine which was threaded by the previous owner and I would like to create some subsonic loads using the heaviest for caliber bullet possible at about 1025fps. This would equate to 875-900 fps out of a 5" pistol. Assuming that this looks reasonable and safe, any suggested loads? Using the PF formula, it looks like 157.5-162, but I may be missing something. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 I shot 160 gr lead back in the day when an "open" gun was a "SIngle stack 38super with a comped Clark barrel and a set of good BoMar sights!!! Wow have things changed. I shoot AA7 back then I don't remember the charge wgy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Here is a link to Jeff Maas's load data page that has data for 160 grainers. http://www.k8nd.com/ipscload.htm He is a little old school and still calls it IPSC on his web page. I like that ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxshooter Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 I have used 160 gr bullets in my 38 super revolver with good results. I have settled on 147 gr for my ICORE load. The 147 is a bit more accurate out of my gun and the difference in recoil is not noticable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyby Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Thanks for the Jeff Maas link. Looks like I could reduce the 180 grain loads and still reach my velocity goal given the boost from the 16" barrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bshooter Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 I use a 160 grain LRN bullet from SNS Casting in my 38 super. I won Single Stack at the Monster Match in Frostproof Florida two years in a row shooting that bullet. (Not many SS shooter with about 50 round per stage). Plan on shooting it again this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougCarden Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 With 160 LRN sized .358 you can load it in Revo loads and load it in 38 super and 9mm loads just fine.....makes a really great light falling steel load.... DougC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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