anyone using Titegroup in 38 Super?

[pvhendrix]

Just beginning to reload for an Open gun. Have lots of Titegroup powder. My question can it be done with a 124 bullet and Titegroup? Don't know much about reloading.

[chipdouglas]

i use titegroup but for 45 not 38 super

there is load dataon the hodgson website for cast and FMJ http://data.hodgdon.com

i found data on a 125grn FMJ bullet...... starting load is 4.4 grns with a velocity listed as 1020 fps and 28300 cup the max is listed as 5 grains with a 1125 fps with 31800 cup

Edited February 8, 2013 by chipdouglas

[RH45]

I used Titegroup in .38 Super, for a MINOR load, for ESP division in IDPA.

If you're looking for Major,it depends on how your gun is set up as to which powder will give you dot movement you like best.

Suggest the Vit powders. n105, 337, 338 350. If you're cheap, IMR 4756 works pretty well, but, get the biggest can you can find because every lot number I've tried, chronoed at different speeds.

[superdude]

I've run Titegroup in the Super. It works for minor loads, but might be too fast burning for Major loads. Pressure might get pretty high trying to make Major power factor, and for that reason it is not a good choice for making Major. A different, slower powder would probably be best for Major.

A compensated gun usually benefits from a slower burning gunpowder that requires a larger charge weight for a given velocity. The large charge weight provides lots of gas to help the compensator function best. This is discussed here: http://38super.net/Pages/Compensator%20Function.html.'>http://38super.net/Pages/Compensator%20Function.html. Slow powder also generally make a specified velocity with less pressure, making in safer for the shooter! Titegroup would not be the best choice for a compensated gun since it would not produce as much gas as other gunpowders.

There is more information on handloading the the 38 Super at the links below.

http://38super.net/

http://38super.net/Pages/Gunpowder.html

http://38super.net/Pages/Recoil.html

http://38super.net/Pages/Major.html

[pvhendrix]

Folks,

Thanks for the info. Looks like I'll have to invest in some other powder for Open major.

Mods please close.

[jcc7x7]

Me and alot of guys in my area use SR 7625, start at 7.0 gr and work up till you get to PF. I use s rifle primers either federal or Win. load is real flat shooting and very stable from west Texas to upstate NY it makes the PF over the chrono with out any changes.

I buy in 8lbs kegs and check each new lot of powder. BUT I do that with any powder I use when I get or open a new can. Just makes sense and it only takes a few minutes at the range.