Playing with .38 Super in a 1911 pistol

[dano440]

I have used different brass but was reloaded with 38 super dies first

I thought about trying some 38 TJ and 38 Comp brass from Starline they say the feed smoother with rims turned down (comp & TJ brass) I have not had any problems feeding due to rim hang ups.

hopefully this Sunday out at the club I will get a chance to fire mine with some new loads for it. I still have not laid my hands one any Lil' gun powder, but have of little bit I got from some friends so I could give it a try.

[dano440]

Well I managed to get out over the weekend and fire a few shells to see what would happen.
I tried some "Longshot" powder with 125 grain and 150 grain bullets, nothing impressive. Also tried some 158 with unique about 4.7 grains they seemed to be the most accurate out of the litter or at least they were all on the paper. It seems that this gun likes heavy bullets. I had my overall length a little to long (1.260")and they didn't feed with a damn. Reloaded some last night a 1.200" and just cycling the slide manually they seem to feed better.

well back out to the range again.