sniper
04-19-2017, 01:49 PM
Has anyone got a favorite load, using Unique with a 158 gr. DEWC, bevel base? My go-to load is/was a 150 gr. RCBS 150 gr SWC over 5.5 gr. Unique, chronoed 860 fps, 4" barrel A very pleasant and accurate load, about .38 +P level in 357 brass.
The full wadcutter I have has a crimp groove just below the bevel, and seated that much deeper than the SWC, will affect pressure, I think.
I am shooting (:groner:) for about 800 fps. Should I reduce my load to 4.5-5 gr to make up for the decreased powder space? With 3.5 gr Unique under a 158 SWC, and ~10 gr. Cream of Wheat, (lead-cleaning load) the boolit exits the barrel, so no problems there, so far. I have not found any information in my reloading manuals that address my specific need. Or, should I just go with .38 Spl. data, working up, and call it good?
I shoot these in my Smith 586, which is no skinny chick at 42 ounces, which dampens recoil nicely, but may buy a lighter gun...like maybe 20-25 ozs. for SD and carry, which will be a whole different ballgame.
Thanx:D
The full wadcutter I have has a crimp groove just below the bevel, and seated that much deeper than the SWC, will affect pressure, I think.
I am shooting (:groner:) for about 800 fps. Should I reduce my load to 4.5-5 gr to make up for the decreased powder space? With 3.5 gr Unique under a 158 SWC, and ~10 gr. Cream of Wheat, (lead-cleaning load) the boolit exits the barrel, so no problems there, so far. I have not found any information in my reloading manuals that address my specific need. Or, should I just go with .38 Spl. data, working up, and call it good?
I shoot these in my Smith 586, which is no skinny chick at 42 ounces, which dampens recoil nicely, but may buy a lighter gun...like maybe 20-25 ozs. for SD and carry, which will be a whole different ballgame.
Thanx:D