I have been reloading for 30 years but never reloaded for a snubbie. All my revolvers are big barrel big bore guns. I have not reloaded for a 38 in 30 years. The last time was when I was a kid with an old Black Hawk. I am looking for a good powder to put under a 38 SPL fired in a 2" non+P rated revolver. I am looking at the 158gr LSWCHP(swagged lead) bullet. This will be a plinking and messing around Pistol. I will use it for for SD somtimes but against attacking Pop cans and maybe a mean dog every once in a moon.
I have a bunch of Red Dot(Old style) is that a good powder for a snub nose revolver?
I am thinking that a 158gr bullet moving quick will be the best round for this gun. Is that the way to go? I am more concerned with penatration than expansion. I realize that I will be lucky to get 700FPS from that Load combo.
The gun is a S&W M38(Light Weight Body Guard) how will recoil be in that gun with 158's in it.
If anyone has a proven load that is good in a snub please post it. I will approach all INTERNET loads with caution. I will not sue you like some of the Glock guys want to do(LOL).
Thanks
I have a bunch of Red Dot(Old style) is that a good powder for a snub nose revolver?
I am thinking that a 158gr bullet moving quick will be the best round for this gun. Is that the way to go? I am more concerned with penatration than expansion. I realize that I will be lucky to get 700FPS from that Load combo.
The gun is a S&W M38(Light Weight Body Guard) how will recoil be in that gun with 158's in it.
If anyone has a proven load that is good in a snub please post it. I will approach all INTERNET loads with caution. I will not sue you like some of the Glock guys want to do(LOL).
Thanks