TruthTellers
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Since the topic involves black powder and BP cartridges are pretty much a reloaders only thing these days, that's why I'm putting the topic here. Also, y'all here in the reloading section are smart fellas who always give me good responses.
So, I saw a .38 S&W H&R topbreak for under $150 and it looked decent enough, but it was a black powder model. I've generally strayed away from such things because I don't care to deal with the cleanup, but when I realize I'll probably only shoot it twice a year, I figure if one looks good in the future and has a short 2 inch barrel, I'll grab a .38 H&R or Iver top break.
It's got me to thinking tho, how much more velocity in the .32 and .38 S&W does smokeless get if any more velocity at all? Could we use 4Fg, Triple 7, or Old Eynsford black powder/subs to increase the velocity of the .32 S&W and .38 S&W?
So, I saw a .38 S&W H&R topbreak for under $150 and it looked decent enough, but it was a black powder model. I've generally strayed away from such things because I don't care to deal with the cleanup, but when I realize I'll probably only shoot it twice a year, I figure if one looks good in the future and has a short 2 inch barrel, I'll grab a .38 H&R or Iver top break.
It's got me to thinking tho, how much more velocity in the .32 and .38 S&W does smokeless get if any more velocity at all? Could we use 4Fg, Triple 7, or Old Eynsford black powder/subs to increase the velocity of the .32 S&W and .38 S&W?