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Equivilent substitute for 3N-38?


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I've been using 3N-38 in my .38 Supercomp loads, and I love how it performs, that it fills the case just enough, and works the comp well without showing any pressure sign, or being dirty or unreasonably loud, but it's not been available locally for a while, and it's $$$$. I was wondering what other readilly available and preferably less expensive powders, whould make the best substitute in a pinch?

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38 Super, shooting minor 1911 5" barrel, 38 Super shooting either minor or major with revolver- 4" barrel. For hunting, 38 Super, 6" Long slide, major load.

Have not yet figured out where I can get a 38 super derringer.

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I started useing IMR 4756 when I switched FROM 9mm to Supercomp.

Would Imr7625 good for 38super comp?

It would, but for those for those at 9mm you can't get enough in the case to make major... just an FYI

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I started useing IMR 4756 when I switched FROM 9mm to Supercomp.

Would Imr7625 good for 38super comp?

It would, but for those for those at 9mm you can't get enough in the case to make major... just an FYI

Can't get enough 4756 to make major in 9x19, but you can with 7625 in 9x19.

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in addition to using 3N38, i've had good luck with Ramshot Silhouette. it is the old Winchester Action Pistol. it costs much less than the Vit powders, and you'll use less of it than 3N38, hence a considerable savings in cash.

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I started useing IMR 4756 when I switched FROM 9mm to Supercomp.

Would Imr7625 good for 38super comp?

7625 works well in 38 Super or Super Comp.

edited to include both.

Edited by CenTX
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