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Thread: Request for load data, .38 Super w/140 gr. LSWCs.

  1. 10-27-2022, 12:38 AM #1
    Kosh75287
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    Request for load data, .38 Super w/140 gr. LSWCs.

    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.
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  2. 10-27-2022, 03:55 PM #2
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    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.
    Last edited by RJM52; 10-27-2022 at 04:16 PM.
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  3. 10-27-2022, 03:59 PM #3
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    ...found my original post...
    https://castboolits.gunloads.com/sho...ight=saeco+383
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  4. 10-27-2022, 04:54 PM #4
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    THIS helps IMMENSELY! Thank you VERY much!
    For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Ecclesiastes 1:18
    He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool become servant to the wise of heart. Proverbs 11:29
    ...Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of my brethren, ye have done it unto me. Matthew 25:40


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  5. 10-28-2022, 06:26 PM #5
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    U R quite welcome...

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

    Bob
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  6. 10-28-2022, 06:34 PM #6
    Kosh75287
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    In both places, if I get sensible data from testing. First, I have to find someone MAKING those little rascals!
    For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Ecclesiastes 1:18
    He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool become servant to the wise of heart. Proverbs 11:29
    ...Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of my brethren, ye have done it unto me. Matthew 25:40


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BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD Pointed
BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
C Compressed Charge PR Primer SPCL Soft Point "Core-Lokt"
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LRN Lead Round Nose LWC Lead Wad Cutter LSWC Lead Semi Wad Cutter
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