Abacus Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 I am beginning to reload for 38 Special and want some input as to what is a good powder to use - one that burns cleanly, meters well etc. I will be loading 125 grain plated bullets as well as wadcutters. Powders I have on hand are HP-38, Titegroup, WST, WSF, AA2, Universal and HS-6. I am looking for basically a range type load for general plinking that will be accurate and just fun to shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rishii Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 I’ve used hp-38/w231 for 38sp fr years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcschwenke Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 3.0gr of WST any Bullet from 148-200gr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrel45 Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 You have some really good 38 powder there. Almost all will work, AA2, WST, 231(hp-38) would be my first tried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizzaman Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Years ago when I shot in combat , 2.7gr bullseye and 148 gr hbwc was king Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cfish Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Another vote for WST, it's a great powder for 38 spec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysrracer Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 AA#2 meters well and burns clean. Plus it's not position sensitive. .38 Special: Accurate Arms #2, 4.3gr 158gr Berry's Digital Link S&W 627 5" barrel Temperature:N/A Pressure:N/A Bullet Weight:158.0 Power Factor Average:115 Power Factor Low:114 Power Factor High:118 Number of Shots:6 Minimum:724 Maximum:749 Spread:25 Average:733 Standard Deviation:8 #Velocity Ft/lbs Power Factor Date 6 729 186.43 115 2/24/20 12:23 PM 5 734 189.00 115 2/24/20 12:23 PM 4 729 186.43 115 2/24/20 12:23 PM 3 733 188.48 115 2/24/20 12:22 PM 2 724 183.88 114 2/24/20 12:22 PM 1 749 196.80 118 2/24/20 12:22 PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
practical_man Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 231/HP-38 has worked great for me. 3.1 grains under a HBWC is a great mid range load. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdrr72 Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Another vote for HP-38, along with a note that I have had good luck with Titegroup in 38spl as well. Yes, double/triples loads are possible with it, but it doesn't seem to be position sensitive in the case. I've used those loads in revolvers and a rifle with good results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmagee67 Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Bullseye your one stop shop for .38Spl powder....Cheap, works with all bullet weights, can load bunny fart to +P, and usually easy to find.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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