pmd Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 (edited) Thought I'd start a poll to see what you folks are using in their 38 Super major loads Edited November 3, 2009 by pmd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyScrapin Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 .38 SC is already in the lead. I predict it will stay that way. My load: .38 SC, 10.6g VV3n38, WSR, MG 124 JHP @ 1.235 OAL. Makes Major easily, but has a slight bit of primer flattening at times. Was thinking about experimenting with different powders here once this 4lb jug is toast. Preston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neomet Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 8.6 of 4756 pushing a 121 out of Starline SC brass ignited with WSPs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Hello: I didn't vote but wish you would do a poll for 9mm major loads etc Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigpops Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 (edited) 10.5gr N105, 124gr MG JHP, 38 Super (once my FFL gets back into town and I can get my hands on my new ProSX... after 3 weeks of waiting.....but hey...who's frustrated? ) Edited November 3, 2009 by Bigpops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lneel Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 7.8gr Winchester AutoComp.....Starline Supercomp brass....Montana Gold 121gr IFP......fantastic, clean, consistent. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 10.5gr of N105 in Starline Supercomp with a MG 115gr JHP at 1.235". I've got about 15lbs of the powder and won't let it get much below 5-6lbs since it's not getting any cheaper and it's not readily available around here. R, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJDOUBLETAP Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 8.2 grns IMR 4756 125 Zero JHP 1.233 OAL and 9.7 grns VV N105 125 Zero JHP 1.233 OAL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CocoBolo Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 (edited) 10.2 gr Accurate 7 behind a 125gr JHP any small pistol primer I can get, using 38 SuperComp anything I can find on the ground. A case pro makes sure it feeds well. I have shot some N105 but got turned off when a friends bullets started growing on a hot day, its a compressed load. Powder choice has a lot to do with the Comp that you are using. I went to accurate because I bought an old Competitor with a BIG Dawson comp that was desingned for 175pf. I prefer powders that can be bought in 8 lb jugs, shooting 10.2gr or 11.2 with 115's is like driving a gas guzzler, the powder measure goes down fast. Smaller comps like the modern TruBor seem to run rather well on N350 @7.8gr and 124-5gr bullet. Same thing goes for IMR7625 at 7.3gr for 174pf. Edited November 4, 2009 by CocoBolo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albertl35 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Brazos Pro Sx Summer Load: 8.9 gr of IMR 4756, OAL 1.235 Starline Brass, Zero 125 gr JHP, Fed Small Rifle or WSR depending on what is available. PF=170 +/- 2 PF Winter Load: 8.6 gr IMR 4756 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooterbenedetto Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Starline 38 supercomp or 38 TJ Winchester autocomp 8.1g aol 1.245 THIS IS ON A TANFOGLIO V12!! 12 PORT HOLES! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boz1911 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Looks like I'm with the majority in every category........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1911onr Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 (edited) Other - AA#7 Other - Winchester 38 Super +P 115gn Edited November 4, 2009 by 1911onr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squishy Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Remington 38 super brass Win small pistol or rifle primers 10.5 V V N105 115 JHP Zero Bullets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmd Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 Interesting stats - keep the votes coming - Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nm3gnr Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 10.7 grains of VVN105, 125 Zero JHP, Starline SC brass, WSR primer 1.235 col, 171.5 pf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRe Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 10.7 grains of VVN105, 125 Zero JHP, Starline SC brass, WSR primer 1.235 col, 171.5 pf That's all you're getting out of that load??? With all the same parameters, I get 175PF out of 10.0gr!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayWord Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 38 Super OPB, Thanks case pro, WSR, 8.4 VV 3N37, 135 Zero bullets. Could not get 130's to print. Apx 172 PF. I also use my remaining 135 CP plated bullets indoors. Not very accurate at distance, okay up to 75 feet. Jay BTW: Have not shotopen for last couple of years, trying to get a B card in Production........ Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckylager Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 My new practice/ knockdown steel load: 8.5 gr SR4756 under a Montana Gold 115 JHP. Holy flat shooting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XD Niner Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I've had great success with Remington Super nickel coated brass. It costs a couple of cents more when new but I can find a lot more of it on the ground. I use IMR 4756 and either MG 124 grain JHP's or Zero 125 grain JHP's. The bullet selection is based on availability more than anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasOPM Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 (edited) I pretty much use Armscor brass exclusively. It is much more available and cheaper out here in Vegas. Of course the Armscor US office is right around the corner and some of my shooting buddies have worked there at one time or another. Most modern Armscor brass is marked "AP 38 Super RL" (RimLess) My gun has a 9mm breechface, so I can't chamber regular 38 Super. Other than that I have had great luck with 8.7-9.0gr of 4756 (depending on temp and lot) pushing a 121gr MG IFP. 170.2pf at Nationals It makes major in my Hybricomp, and isn't too hard on the chamber. It is a little dirty, but not as bad as VN105- cheaper too. Edited November 6, 2009 by VegasOPM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joecichlid Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 MG 121 IFP WSR primers PMC Brass 8.2 gr Longshot *load used for the Nationals and got me a 169ish power factor* Old school gun with 5.5 inch barrel with steel comp and no extra holes. Joe W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calishootr Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 re-used(many many times) remmy or win 38 super+p brass(thanks case pro) gobs of 3n37(lets hear it for the light show folks) on a 115 gr MG HP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceU1 Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 9.6gr Vectan SP2 powder in Armscor brass, WSR primers and 125gr MG JHP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmd Posted November 14, 2009 Author Share Posted November 14, 2009 Looks like a large percentage are using 4756 - I might have to try that powder again. Also interesting that out of 108 polled none one uses 38TJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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