Loaded ten 38 Special cartridges using 5.0 grs Power Pistol and 158 gr Hornady LSWCHP. My average velocity was 775 FPS in 1 7/8 inch S&W 642 which duplicates Win/Rem loads in this barrel length. My +P loading using 5.6 grs Power Pistol was approximately 835 FPS. Temp was 70F, nice day for outdoor shooting.
Was surprised by the high velocities obtained using Power Pistol in my S&W 642.
Appreciate your experiences with Power Pistol in snub noses.
I keep scratching my head when it comes to chronographing...many variables. How I wish that I could use one of the commercial ammunition manufacturer’s test environments to chronograph and pressure test loads...very unlikely to no chance.
Thank you