So I tested some bullets in ballistics gel the other day. One of the guns used was a Ruger LCR with a 1.87in barrel. One thing I noticed after firing is the front of the block had a bunch of powder stuck in it. However it did not when firing the same load out of a 6in barrel, or a 9mm factory round.
The powder in question is power pistol. An I am getting what I consider to be acceptable velocities with this load. However It has me curious how much faster I would need to go to get a full clean burn in this short of a barrel.
I do have HP-38/231 which is a bit faster.
I see 2 powders listed in my manual that seem to be a fair bit faster burning listed in loads for 158g.
clays
titegroup
Anyone have experience with either of these in 38spl? or any other fast pistol powder reccomendation. My shop carries hodgdon, accurant, and alliant for the most part.
The powder in question is power pistol. An I am getting what I consider to be acceptable velocities with this load. However It has me curious how much faster I would need to go to get a full clean burn in this short of a barrel.
I do have HP-38/231 which is a bit faster.
I see 2 powders listed in my manual that seem to be a fair bit faster burning listed in loads for 158g.
clays
titegroup
Anyone have experience with either of these in 38spl? or any other fast pistol powder reccomendation. My shop carries hodgdon, accurant, and alliant for the most part.