Silhouette/wap .38 Special Data?

[revchuck]

Folks - Supposedly, these are the same powder. Does anyone have data for them? Ramshot doesn't list it in their Silhouette data, and I don't have any Winchester data that old.

Thanks!

[DougCarden]

Chuck, looking at the Win 14th edition load manual it doesnt list WAP/Silhouette for 38 special or .357, just 38 super, 9x23, 9x19, .40/10mm, .45acp. I cannot for the life of me right now find my Ramshot manual. If I do I will let you know, you might go to their website, www.westernpowders.com and see if it is there. Good luck, DougC

[revchuck]

Chuck, looking at the Win 14th edition load manual it doesnt list WAP/Silhouette for 38 special or .357, just 38 super, 9x23, 9x19, .40/10mm, .45acp. I cannot for the life of me right now find my Ramshot manual. If I do I will let you know, you might go to their website, www.westernpowders.com and see if it is there. Good luck, DougC

Doug - Thanks! I've been to their website and there's no Silhouette data for either caliber. I have their hard copy data, and no joy there either. That's the reason for my pleading here.

[gm iprod]

revchuck,

When WAP first came out I asked the guys at Winchester if it was suitable for 38Special with a light bullet going fast (or 357Mag) for that matter. The said that it was more designed for anything semi Auto 9mm, 38Super, 40S&W etc etc.

Because it burns so hot with a large amount of gas it is not really suitable to something with a cylinder gap. They said they would expect a lot of gas cutting on the top strap and a fair amount of unburnt powder residue.

If Silhouette is similar / same powder, then same problem.

I also checked two older WInchester manuals that cover the period that WAP was available and there are no listings for 38SPl or 357Mag.

[revchuck]

gm iprod - Well, humbug! I guess I'll just have to keep it for 9x19 and .40 S&W.

Thanks, mate!