I want to say that the reloads wouldn't matter to a jury. But look what happened in San Francisco with the illegal immigrant that shot that girl. However, you could easily say that your ammo, is no more deadly than factory SD ammo. You would probably need a ballistics expert to testify. And hope the jury is smart enough to see through it, tough call. Anyways, what is a good load amount for 2400 powder. I ordered some of those HP 158 SWC off that site. Used for the Buffalo Bore loads. But was curious about what a good load of 2400 would be. If not maybe, ill buy some power pistol. If I go +P I want the mildest +P possible. Found this off another forum, for 155 gr bullet. "I've got the 4th Edition Lyman Cast in my hand and see one load listed for 38sp and 2400.
Lyman #358156 Starts at 7.5gr (760fps) and max is 8.3gr (867fps). It does list it as a +P at 8.8gr for 953fps and surprisingly the pressure is not bad." If I use that I am going to start @ 7.5 look for over pressure.
5.0 gr of Unique may be the way to go. After, reading through the castboolits forum.
On this website http://www.handloads.com/loaddata/de...l&type=Handgun it has -----"158gr LSWC 7.5 gr 2400 990 fps 1.42" Fed 100 Alliant
Suggested starting load: 6.8 gr
Pressure: 15,500 ." So now I am a little confused. Different barrel lengths? I guess.