Has anyone out there got an older book that shows data for AL-7 with cast bullets in 38 Special? I'm thinking maybe the older Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook.
The only data I've got is my old Sierra book (copyright 1974), and it is for jacketed bullets. It lists 9.0 grains as max. with CCI 500 primers, and a COL of 1.550". I've worked up to 8.0 grains with my cast bullets and things have been working great, but it is a pretty stiff load.
I've been using these in my 357s and would like to find data specifically for cast bullets before I try them in a 38 Special revolver. This old powder is great stuff, and I've got 3 lbs of it to burn. I'd just have better peace of mind if I could compare notes with some other books.
Thanx, jd
The only data I've got is my old Sierra book (copyright 1974), and it is for jacketed bullets. It lists 9.0 grains as max. with CCI 500 primers, and a COL of 1.550". I've worked up to 8.0 grains with my cast bullets and things have been working great, but it is a pretty stiff load.
I've been using these in my 357s and would like to find data specifically for cast bullets before I try them in a 38 Special revolver. This old powder is great stuff, and I've got 3 lbs of it to burn. I'd just have better peace of mind if I could compare notes with some other books.
Thanx, jd