Recommend a good 38Spl load

[shafter]

What would you recommend for a good target load for 38spl? I plan to use 148gr wadcutters and Unique powder for my Smith and Wesson Model 10. What do you find to be the most accurate?

I have been using 158gr SWC and 4.3 grains of Unique and have been exceptionally pleased with the accuracy. I obtained some 148gr wadcutters and would like a nice target load.

 

[mikld]

I like starting loads of Bullseye or W231. What does your reloading manual list as starters for this combo?

 

[joneb]

I like 4.2gr of W-231 with a 158 cast lswc and 3.4-3.6gr of Bullseye with a 148gr cast bnwc seated to crimp groove. Both loads using GM-100 or F-100 primers.

 

[zxcvbob]

I use 2.5 grains of Promo with 148 grain wadcutters. (Was using 2.6 grains of International.) With Unique, you'll probably need about 3 grains or just a little over. Max load of Unique is 3.3 grains.

 

[Shootest]

I have found 3.9g Bullseye over 158g LSWC to be the most accurate load in my model 64, also known as a stainless steel model 10.