Hi-Speed
10-11-2022, 05:58 PM
I have developed a nice shooting 38 Spl +P loading using BE-86 and 170 gr Rim Rock Keith SWC:
Firearm: Ruger 4 5/8 inch Blackhawk
Case: Starline 38 Spl +P
Load: 4.8 grs BE-86 (RCBS Little Dandy #7 Rotor)
10 shots:
Hi 927 fps
Lo 903 fps
Avg 914 fps
ES 24
SD 6
Notes: Shoots very accurately for me from my Ruger 4 5/8. Smooth shooting. I intend to chronograph it from my S&W Heavy Duty 5 inch. I prefer to load Keith type bullets in 38 Spl cases as Elmer Keith intended but not with those potent 2400 recipes. 900-975 fps is my preferred range low to high with these Keith SWC bullets. I also like the fact that BE-86 is readily available and is a good substitute for Unique in 38/357. BE-86 measures great and I get a bit more accuracy and velocity with it compared with Unique in 38/357.
(Note: this load data is for informational purposes only and for use in my gun only. Please refer to latest commercial published load data)
Firearm: Ruger 4 5/8 inch Blackhawk
Case: Starline 38 Spl +P
Load: 4.8 grs BE-86 (RCBS Little Dandy #7 Rotor)
10 shots:
Hi 927 fps
Lo 903 fps
Avg 914 fps
ES 24
SD 6
Notes: Shoots very accurately for me from my Ruger 4 5/8. Smooth shooting. I intend to chronograph it from my S&W Heavy Duty 5 inch. I prefer to load Keith type bullets in 38 Spl cases as Elmer Keith intended but not with those potent 2400 recipes. 900-975 fps is my preferred range low to high with these Keith SWC bullets. I also like the fact that BE-86 is readily available and is a good substitute for Unique in 38/357. BE-86 measures great and I get a bit more accuracy and velocity with it compared with Unique in 38/357.
(Note: this load data is for informational purposes only and for use in my gun only. Please refer to latest commercial published load data)