38 super

[1903Collector]

anyone have any pet 38 super recipies they would like to share.

Thanks.
03C

 

[Supermoto]

are you loading to major power factor? Is this going to be on a comped gun
For USPSA I run a 125gr jhp to about 1370 fps, for a 171 pf. I used 8.6 gr of 4756 under a Zero jhp. I won't run this load unless you are shooting uspsa and have an open gun.

 

[1903Collector]

Just looking for a good target load, no competition. Gun is just a para 1911, no compensator, nothing fancy...

 

[GTOShootr]

I would look into what weight recoil spring came with your .38 super from Para and keep that in mind when getting loads from people. Definitely look for stuff referred to as "minor". A lot of the minor ammo will call for a lighter spring.

The reloading section in the www.brianenos.com forum will have lots of stuff.

 

[1903Collector]

Thank you much guys...

 

[BIG GUN]

I use 5 grains of Unique in all 9mm pistols. 38Super, 9mm Bergman Bayard, & Parabellum, including an old Astra 400. Works fine in them all.
I mostly use a 125 grain lino. cast bullet in these.

 

[Scrivener]

UNIQUE? Can you even see the target after the first magazine?

We can always spot the Unique shooters at our local events.

 

[PistolPete]

I'm using Vihta Vouri N105 in my .38 super loads but making major with it not minor.

 

[BIG GUN]

UNIQUE? Can you even see the target after the first magazine?

We can always spot the Unique shooters at our local events.

Smoke is from the lube used on the bullet's, not the powder.
The new Unique is much cleaner than before, but I will be switching to Universal when I use up my 8 pounder.

 

[Scrivener]

Smoke is from the lube used on the bullet's [sic], not the powder.

Sorry; I don't buy it - literally OR figuratively. Before I went to poly-coated bullets, I also shot the hard-cast/Crayola crayon-lubed stuff. My Red Dot loads were nowhere near as bad as the obscuration caused by guys shooting Unique.

About the best thing one can say for that propellant is that you have to be REALLY careless to overcharge a case with it.

 

[Gammon]

For target loads I use 4.0 of WW 231:

147gr lead flat point 999 fps
155gr lead SWC 951 fps

 

[bompa]

I like a 147 gr lead bullet with 3.5-4.0 gr of Bullseye behind it..Load it as long as your chamber and mags allow..This is a mild and accurate loading,lots of fun shooting..