How much powder for .38 with hodgdon hi skor 700x?

Welcome to the forum Devon.

I missed it if it was suggested, so I'm bringing it up. Buy a bullet puller and disassemble all of your hot reloads. I know it's tempting to just shoot them because "everything has been fine so far", but that is no guarantee that the next one you shoot will not hurt you or someone else. You may have one gun to shoot them in now, but what if someone shoots them in a weaker firearm years from now? Every person who reloads has pulled some of their reloads apart, just to be safe. It's a good habit to have.

I found this on a reloading forum. I printed it out and have it posted in my reloading room:

"To borrow a phrase from aviation: Reloading is not inherently dangerous.
It is however terribly unforgiving of any carelessness, incapacity, or neglect."

Good luck and stay safe.

Terry
 
Thanks for all the tips guys, I really appreciate it. I definitely feel like I have a better understanding about the different powders and pressures and what not. I also only made 3 rounds with 5.5 grains so I won't be shooting anymore that are that hot. Once again, thanks for all the info!
 
38 special

devon:A very good load for 38 special is 148 gr.hbwc and 2.7 grs.of bullseye gun powder.This load has been around for years,and has always been really accurate.I have been using this load for many years.
 
Note that because wadcutters seat flush with the case mouth, there is less powder space under them than you have with a 158 grain bullet seated to stick its nose out. That's one reason such a small charge makes adequate pressure, but it is a target shooting and practice load, not a business load.
 
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