CComeaux Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 I have some 148 grain wad cutters that I loaded up with 2.3 then 2.4 of Clays. Chronoed both today and neither one broke 700 FPS. The book I have lists 2.5 as the "never exceed" load for clays with 147 grain wad cutters. 2.4 just looks like such a small amount and its not even breaking 700 FPS. Am I doing something wrong here? What will happen if I crimp them more? For the record, i'm new to reloading if you haven't figured that out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 What cartridge are you loading them in ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CComeaux Posted March 10, 2013 Author Share Posted March 10, 2013 Sorry, .38 special. Shooting out of my GP100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Wasn't 2.5 of Bullseye the normal load for a .38special ?? I'd try the 2.5 of Clays and see what you get. Are you going for a hot load or just an accurate load to shoot. Remember, wadcutters aren't meant, or designed to go fast, just be very accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CComeaux Posted March 10, 2013 Author Share Posted March 10, 2013 Well, at 2.4 they are pretty darn accurate. I was just expecting them to be faster. I guess if they are working, accuracy wise, then I should just load them up there. If I was to load the hornady LRN that I have I could expect those to be faster? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Not with the same powder charge, remember, wadcutters are basically used for target loads in NRA Bullseye, and aren't designed to be a "go fast" design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CComeaux Posted March 10, 2013 Author Share Posted March 10, 2013 Thanks Steve! Now I feel better running these at 2.3 or 2.4 with clays. According to the my manual, the 158LRN start at 2.8 and can go up to 3.1 with clays. This is what I will work up for some loads if I decide to shoot a few competitions this year with the wheel gun. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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