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Kosh75287
10-27-2022, 12:38 AM
If it seems on a jag with all things .38 Super, I'm sorry. I'm just trying to make all things fall into place a little faster.
I'm in search of loading data developed with the SAECO #383 or #929 LSWCs in .38 Super. Any propellant is fine, though the more available the better. It seems that there was loading data for the #383, using Unique (or possibly Herco). It seems that the load was 5.0-6.0/Unique/140 gr. LSWC, using a standard pistol primer, and 1.270" c.o.a.l. It ALSO seems that the maximum load developed velocities at or above the 1200 f/s. I remember that 5.4/Unique/140 seemed like a favorite load.
Any like or similar data would be appreciated.

And BEFORE someone says it, I DO OWN A MANUAL. OVER A HALF-DOZEN, none of which feature data for this bullet. Don't tell me what kinda books I need to buy (unless it has data for this bullet), and I won't get EVEN MORE curmudgeonly.

RJM52
10-27-2022, 03:55 PM
6.0 Unique/1240 fps/CCI or Winchester Small Rifle primer...very accurate...

Seat the bullet (383) so only a tiny bit of the shoulder is showing above the casemouth.

RJM52
10-27-2022, 03:59 PM
...found my original post...
https://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?231176-38-Super-SAECO-383&highlight=saeco+383

Kosh75287
10-27-2022, 04:54 PM
THIS helps IMMENSELY! Thank you VERY much!

RJM52
10-28-2022, 06:26 PM
U R quite welcome...

Hope you will post your data either here or onto my original post...

Bob

Kosh75287
10-28-2022, 06:34 PM
In both places, if I get sensible data from testing. First, I have to find someone MAKING those little rascals!