38 sc with autocomp

[jstagn]

Tried searching, seems someone was using autocomp in 38 sc,  major PF, would appreciate starting oal, charge weight etc. thanks 

Edited February 20, 2020 by jstagn

[DukeSoprano]

HORNADY HAP

125

356

1.23 oal

AutoComp

7.5

171 PF

[jstagn]

Thanks Duke, what gun, popple  holes?

[DukeSoprano]

3 Holes, CK Arms - Labradar Chrono

Edited February 20, 2020 by DukeSoprano

[jstagn]

Thanks, how do you feel it works compared to other powders you may have tried?

[Balakay]

Out of curiosity,  if you are going to shoot 38sc, why not take advantage of the case capacity and shoot a slower powder?

 

 

[jstagn]

I now use 3n38 very clean, sometimes hard to get, friend shot someone’s 38sc with autocomp had great things to say, always willing to try something else, never know. However, seems every open gun is set up somewhat different, comps, holes, springs, etc. etc. we shall see pound of autocomp is worth the effort.

[Hi-Power Jack]

9 hours ago, Balakay said:

  if you shoot 38sc, why not take advantage of the case capacity and shoot a slower powder?

 

Exactly.

 

I use WAC in my 9mm Major so I have room in the case for a bullet,

despite the fact that slower powders offer a large benefit in terms

of muzzle rise.

 

You don't have that problem with .38 Super.

 

You are accepting the disadvantage of .38 Super (buying brass) AND

the disadvantage of WAC - too fast a powder to work the comp.

[AverageJoeShooting]

I just stock up on 3n38 whenever I find it. Usually buy a few 4 lbs jugs at a time.

 

Then again I usually go with the status quo. 3n38 is proven so I dont really see any need to go against that.

[ParaGunner]

8grns of autocomp 

1.23oal

121grn bullet

171pf out of my SV with 4 barrel holes