alviorj Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Hi to all the members of the forum. I am a new to reloading and want to get some input on some major load data that you may know about: 124gr RN (Bayou)CFE & 3N38 125gr RN (Blue)CFE & 3N38 From research, I have seen to start 124gr/125gr on 6.4gr CFE pistol and 7.2gr 3N38. Is this a good starting point? I’ll be shooting it on a czechmate and sti open gun and I’ll adjust accordingly. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
36873687 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 U going to shoot blues in major get sized to .356 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acsr Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Personally I would avoid the cfe/ autocomp powders in open, yes they will work but there are much better powders that aren't as fast and volatile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mlussoro Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 3n38 with 3 holes in barrel I’m running 9.8 on a 125 JHP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AverageJoeShooting Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 when i loaded 3n38 i used 9.3 grns 125 grn jhp. 3 poppel holes and BE 3 port comp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 First off, stay away from poly coated bullets in a ported and/or comp'd gun. You will lead up the comp and it will be a pain to get out. Several of my friends shoot CFE. I don't, because I think it too fast. I only use 3N38 for minor loads, because I can't fit enough in the case to make major wioth a 115. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Are you shooting 9mm Major or .38 Super ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mlussoro Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 9major can fit 9.3 of 3n38 , been there done that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 14 hours ago, Hi-Power Jack said: Are you shooting 9mm Major or .38 Super ? 9mm major. The 9.4-9.5gr 3N38 I need to make major fills the case so much I cannot seat a 115 to 1.161". It just won't compress enough. That's okay. I'm using up the 12 lbs. I have for steel challenge loads. 7gr under a 124 gives me 1120fps. It works the comp and shots well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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