magpulled Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 I'm fairly new to open and am curious as to which powder you prefer. I've loaded 3n38 and hs-6 and couldn't really tell much of a difference in the 2. I thinking about switching to hs-6 because of the cost vs 3n38. I'm shooting 124 pd jhp too for what it's worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Win Auto-Comp Consistent, steady Dot movement, readily available priced right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acsr Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 I am enjoying aa#7 shooting 124 everglades in my super comp. 10.5 grains loaded to 1.235Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magpulled Posted June 14, 2017 Author Share Posted June 14, 2017 3 hours ago, jcc7x7 said: Win Auto-Comp Consistent, steady Dot movement, readily available priced right Have you seen any ill effects while using auto comp. some of the post I've read have me a little scared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superdude Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 27 minutes ago, magpulled said: Have you seen any ill effects while using auto comp. some of the post I've read have me a little scared. Please specify what has you concerned about autocomp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2011BLDR Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Using 3N38. I think N105 is better but the nonavailability of 4LB packages kills the cost. Have used 3N37 but it has presser spikes in high heat so I don't want to deal with a special load for summer time. SP2 is as good as N105 but no longer imported. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 At I've had no problems with auto comp. I've run it up to 177-180 of in both 38sc and 9mm Major. My guns run flatest at about 174 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teros135 Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 4 hours ago, 2011BLDR said: Using 3N38. I think N105 is better but the nonavailability of 4LB packages kills the cost. Have used 3N37 but it has presser spikes in high heat so I don't want to deal with a special load for summer time. SP2 is as good as N105 but no longer imported. Can you say more about the pressure spikes? Hadn't heard about that, was about to try 3n38 in 9 major (as an alternative to 3n38 due to case capacity). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ano Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 3n37 has WAY more pressure than 3n38. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Part_time_redneck Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 no experience with 38, I only run 9. I've tried WAC, 3N37, HS-6, 3N38, & AA#7. I didn't like the 3N37 at all, doesn't seem well suited for major. WAC was good but just felt a little sharper in the hand. HS-6 feels better to me than AC and is still easy to load, case volume wise. 3N38 is my hands down favorite however, just a pain when loading due to volume. AA7 is a close second and much easier to deal with. Downside is it's a little more dirty leaving a good bit of residue. If you like VV 38 you might give AA7 a shot. I'm currently getting a new barrel / comp fitted to my gun so about to start the process all over again. Going to go into it with an open mind and find what works best again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Hello: Any of the 9mm major powders will will for 38. Some very good 38 powders are N105, N350, 3N38, HS-6, Silhouette, AA7, WAC. I like HS-6 since it gives lots of gas and is cheaper than some of the others. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcs Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 3N38 and HS6 in that order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magpulled Posted June 14, 2017 Author Share Posted June 14, 2017 9 hours ago, superdude said: Please specify what has you concerned about autocomp. I've read a few different stories about WAC and cracked slides. Not sure if there is a correlation but it has me concerned, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snake32 Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 I have been using VV n105 for years with 124gr mg hp in my supercomp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 3n38 and n105 are my two favourites by far for 38 super. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3gunDQ Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 3n38 is the shizzle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfisher Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 3n38, just switched from 3n37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeman711 Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 N-105 works best for me. Clean burning and great recoil impulse . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 On 6/13/2017 at 5:56 PM, magpulled said: I'm fairly new to open and am curious as to which powder you prefer. I've loaded 3n38 and hs-6 and couldn't really tell much of a difference in the 2. I thinking about switching to hs-6 because of the cost vs 3n38. I'm shooting 124 pd jhp too for what it's worth. If I were to run a 38 as opposed to 9MAJOR, powder cost would be the least of my worries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikeski Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 I use HS-6 in my DVC open and it works great. 8.6 gn with a 124JHP from Precision Delta. I will be trying 105 when i get my Chaos from Atlas. I was going to try 3n38 in my dvc but with the new gun, but a 105 load was recommended for the new gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magpulled Posted June 15, 2017 Author Share Posted June 15, 2017 What's a good starting point for n105 ? Is 105 a rifle powder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superdude Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 from: http://www.vihtavuori.com/en/powders/n300.html "N105 Super Magnum gun powder Slow burning handgun powder filling the gap between N350 and N110. Especially developed for handgun cartridges with heavy bullets and/or large case volume. Reloading data is currently available for the following cartridges: 9x21 mm, .38 Super Auto, .357 Magnum, 357 Remington Maximum, .40 S&W, 10 mm AUTO, .41 Remington Magnum, .44 Remington Magnum, .45 Colt, .45 Winchester Magnum and .454 Casull." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Start at 9.5gn of n105 with a 124gn rn @ 1.240 oal. Work up from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magpulled Posted June 15, 2017 Author Share Posted June 15, 2017 6 hours ago, BeerBaron said: Start at 9.5gn of n105 with a 124gn rn @ 1.240 oal. Work up from there. Does 105 fill the case up like 3n38 ? When I load 3n38 theirs not much room left in the case. For example when my 650 indexes a few sprinkles come out of the case if I don't slow down a little. I noticed with hs6 this didn't happen as much but I was at a starting point of 8.6 I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvc4you Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 With N105 you can basically fill the case to the rim with no pressure issues. My load 11.0gr of N105 behind 115gr BBI with WSR primers . Avg 1462 fps. It is loud...4 popple holes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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