Hoss50 Report post Posted January 2, 2018 Does anyone have any good loads for 38 super? I am looking to shoot 124gr XTP bullets at factory or faster velocity. The gun is a Kimber 4.25" pro-carry with steel frame and fully supported chamber. All stock, no comp. I am planning to shoot this gun on my HAM javelina hunt next month. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tac Report post Posted January 2, 2018 competition guys would have you covered they shoot 38 super. found these on handloads.com VV N320 1,211 fps 1.26" Vihtavuori Suggested starting load: 4.5 gr 124gr LSWC 6.4 gr VV N340 1,330 fps 1.26" Vihtavuori Suggested starting load: 5.8 gr 124gr LSWC 7.1 gr VV N350 1,362 fps 1.26" Vihtavuori Suggested starting load: 6.4 gr 124gr LSWC 7.4 gr VV 3N37 1,368 fps 1.26" Vihtavuori Suggested starting load: 6.7 gr 124gr FMJ 5.7 gr Win 231 1,185 fps Winchester Suggested starting load: 5.1 gr Pressure: 34,600 PSI 124gr FMJ 6.6 gr WSF 1,245 fps Winchester Suggested starting load: 5.9 gr Pressure: 34,600 PSI 124gr jacketed 4.6 gr vitavouri n320 Unknown 1.25" winchester guest very accurate "Steel Challenge" or falling plate load Email author: jjduncn See all of jjduncn's loads 124gr jhp 7.8 gr 3n37 Unknown winchester guest 124gr TMJ 4.5 gr IMR700X 1,050 fps 1.28" Fed SPM guest 124gr JHP 8.0 gr IMR HiSkor 800 X 1,314 fps 1.26" Win SP guest Compressed load 124gr JHP 5.0 gr IMR -PB 1,122 fps 1.26" Win SP guest 124gr JHP 6.3 gr IMR- SR7625 1,219 fps 1.26" Win SP guest 124gr JHP 7.4 gr IMR-SR4756 1,284 fps 1.26" Win SP guest 125gr FMJ 8.3 gr HS6 1,271 fps 1.275" Remington Hodgdon Suggested starting load: 7.5 gr Pressure: 32,100 CUP 125gr FMJ 5.5 gr Universal 1,179 fps 1.275" Remington Hodgdon Suggested starting load: 5.0 gr Pressure: 32,300 CUP 125gr FMJ 5.7 gr HP38 1,159 fps 1.275" Remington Hodgdon Suggested starting load: 5.1 gr Pressure: 31,200 CUP 125gr FMJ 5.0 gr TiteGroup 1,124 fps 1.275" Remington Hodgdon Suggested starting load: 4.5 gr Pressure: 31,800 CUP 125gr JHP 8.5 gr n350 Unknown 1.25" Win SR guest 125gr FMJ 9.1 gr HS6 1,374 fps 1.255" Fed SR guest Email author: bessie See all of bessie's loads 125gr LRN 4.7 gr IMR 700X 1,065 fps 1.26" Win SP guest 125gr LRN 5.2 gr IMR 700X 1,148 fps 1.26" Win SP guest 125gr LRN 10.5 gr AA-9 1,100 fps 1.23" Win SP guest This load is based on 38super +P Remington nickel cases using a standard .355 LRN of 125grs.I find it to be very accurate and it does make some noise for a 38super.It is also a very clean load.I shoot it out of a S&W 627 8 shot Performance Center with no problems. Email author: Wimilkman See all of Wimilkman's loads 130gr LRN 4.4 gr No. 2 1,102 fps 1.22" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 4.0 gr 130gr LRN 7.0 gr No. 5 1,185 fps 1.22" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 6.3 gr 130gr LRN 9.0 gr No. 7 1,244 fps 1.22" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 8.1 gr 130gr LRN 11.5 gr No. 9 1,257 fps 1.22" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 10.4 gr 130gr JHP 5.2 gr No. 2 1,116 fps 1.25" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 4.7 gr 130gr JHP 7.3 gr No. 5 1,201 fps 1.25" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 6.6 gr 130gr JHP 9.2 gr No. 7 1,209 fps 1.25" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 8.3 gr 130gr JHP 11.9 gr No. 9 1,305 fps 1.25" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 10.7 gr 130gr FMJ 5.1 gr VV N320 1,161 fps 1.26" Vihtavuori Suggested starting load: 4.6 gr 130gr FMJ 6.3 gr VV N340 1,261 fps 1.26" Vihtavuori Suggested starting load: 5.7 gr 130gr FMJ 7.3 gr VV 3N37 1,310 fps 1.26" Vihtavuori Suggested starting load: 6.6 gr 130gr RN 5.2 gr VV N320 1,149 fps 1.26" Vihtavuori Suggested starting load: 4.7 gr 130gr RN 6.2 gr VV N340 1,232 fps 1.26" Vihtavuori Suggested starting load: 5.6 gr 130gr RN 6.9 gr VV N350 1,272 fps 1.26" Vihtavuori Suggested starting load: 6.2 gr 130gr RN 7.2 gr VV 3N37 1,284 fps 1.26" Vihtavuori Suggested starting load: 6.5 gr 130gr FMJ 8.2 gr HS6 1,231 fps 1.275" Remington Hodgdon Suggested starting load: 7.4 gr Pressure: 32,500 CUP 130gr FMJ 5.3 gr Universal 1,124 fps 1.275" Remington Hodgdon Suggested starting load: 4.8 gr Pressure: 32,200 CUP 130gr FMJ 5.5 gr HP38 1,134 fps 1.275" Remington Hodgdon Suggested starting load: 5.0 gr Pressure: 31,200 CUP 130gr FMJ 4.9 gr TiteGroup 1,116 fps 1.275" Remington Hodgdon Suggested starting load: 4.4 gr Pressure: 31,000 CUP 130gr FMJ 5.1 gr Bullseye 1,170 fps 1.26" Rem SP Alliant Suggested starting load: 4.6 gr Pressure: 33,600 130gr FMJ 4.5 gr Red Dot 1,095 fps 1.26" Rem SP Alliant Suggested starting load: 4.1 gr Pressure: 33,900 130gr FMJ 5.2 gr Green Dot 1,135 fps 1.26" Rem SP Alliant Suggested starting load: 4.7 gr Pressure: 33,600 130gr FMJ 6.2 gr Unique 1,200 fps 1.26" Rem SP Alliant Suggested starting load: 5.6 gr Pressure: 34,000 130gr FMJ 6.8 gr Power Pistol 1,255 fps 1.26" Rem SP Alliant Suggested starting load: 6.1 gr Pressure: 34,600 130gr FMJ 6.3 gr Herco 1,180 fps 1.26" Rem SP Alliant Suggested starting load: 5.7 gr Pressure: 33,500 130gr FMJ 9.1 gr Blue Dot 1,265 fps 1.26" Rem SP Alliant Suggested starting load: 8.2 gr Pressure: 32,500 130gr FMJ 5.6 gr Win 231 1,145 fps Winchester Suggested starting load: 5.0 gr Pressure: 34,800 PSI 130gr FMJ 6.3 gr WSF 1,200 fps Winchester Suggested starting load: 5.7 gr Pressure: 34,400 PSI 135gr FMJ 10.5 gr No. 7 1,330 fps 1.265" WSP guest 135gr JHP 5.2 gr No. 2 1,140 fps 1.25" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 4.7 gr 135gr JHP 7.0 gr No. 5 1,140 fps 1.25" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 6.3 gr 135gr JHP 9.0 gr No. 7 1,190 fps 1.25" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 8.1 gr 135gr JHP 10.7 gr No. 9 1,199 fps 1.25" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 9.6 gr 135gr Nos IPSC 12.8 gr LIL’GUN 1,357 fps 1.265" Remington Hodgdon Suggested starting load: 11.5 gr Pressure: 32,400 CUP 145gr LRN 4.8 gr No. 2 1,078 fps 1.25" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 4.3 gr 145gr LRN 6.8 gr No. 5 1,168 fps 1.25" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 6.1 gr 145gr LRN 8.5 gr No. 7 1,165 fps 1.25" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 7.7 gr 145gr LRN 10.5 gr No. 9 1,207 fps 1.25" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 9.5 gr 145gr LSWC 6.0 gr VV N350 1,180 fps 1.26" Vihtavuori Suggested starting load: 5.4 gr 145gr LSWC 6.3 gr VV 3N37 1,211 fps 1.26" Vihtavuori Suggested starting load: 5.7 gr 147gr XTP 6.6 gr VV N350 1,197 fps 1.26" Vihtavuori Suggested starting load: 5.9 gr 147gr XTP 6.9 gr VV 3N37 1,224 fps 1.26" Vihtavuori Suggested starting load: 6.2 gr 147gr XTP 8.4 gr VV N105 1,289 fps 1.26" Vihtavuori Suggested starting load: 7.6 gr 147gr RN 5.7 gr VV N340 1,143 fps 1.26" Vihtavuori Suggested starting load: 5.1 gr 147gr RN 6.1 gr VV N350 1,133 fps 1.26" Vihtavuori Suggested starting load: 5.5 gr 147gr RN 6.3 gr VV 3N37 1,146 fps 1.26" Vihtavuori Suggested starting load: 5.7 gr 147gr XTP 5.0 gr Bullseye 1,095 fps 1.275" Rem SP Alliant Suggested starting load: 4.5 gr Pressure: 34,000 147gr XTP 4.5 gr Red Dot 1,035 fps 1.275" Rem SP Alliant Suggested starting load: 4.1 gr Pressure: 34,000 147gr XTP 4.7 gr Green Dot 1,045 fps 1.275" Rem SP Alliant Suggested starting load: 4.2 gr Pressure: 33,500 147gr XTP 5.8 gr Unique 1,105 fps 1.275" Rem SP Alliant Suggested starting load: 5.2 gr Pressure: 34,000 147gr XTP 6.2 gr Power Pistol 1,155 fps 1.275" Rem SP Alliant Suggested starting load: 5.6 gr Pressure: 34,900 147gr XTP 6.4 gr Herco 1,135 fps 1.275" Rem SP Alliant Suggested starting load: 5.8 gr Pressure: 33,800 147gr XTP 8.6 gr Blue Dot 1,220 fps 1.275" Rem SP Alliant Suggested starting load: 7.7 gr Pressure: 33,900 147gr XTP 10.9 gr 2400 1,215 fps 1.275" Rem SP Alliant Suggested starting load: 9.8 gr 147gr JHP 4.9 gr Win 231 1,010 fps Winchester Suggested starting load: 4.4 gr Pressure: 34,900 PSI 147gr JHP 5.6 gr WSF 1,070 fps Winchester Suggested starting load: 5.0 gr Pressure: 34,400 PSI 147gr JHP 4.5 gr IMR HiSkor 700 X 1,028 fps 1.26" Win SP guest 147gr JHP 6.4 gr IMR HiSkor 800 X 1,159 fps 1.26" Win SP guest 147gr JHP 4.1 gr IMR -PB 912 fps 1.26" Win SP guest 147gr JHP 5.1 gr IMR SR-7625 1,004 fps 1.26" Win SP guest 147gr JHP 5.9 gr IMR SR-4756 1,053 fps 1.26" Win SP guest 150gr JHP 4.8 gr No. 2 1,038 fps 1.25" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 4.3 gr 150gr JHP 6.5 gr No. 5 1,075 fps 1.25" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 5.9 gr 150gr JHP 8.5 gr No. 7 1,148 fps 1.25" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 7.7 gr 150gr JHP 9.7 gr No. 9 1,111 fps 1.25" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 8.7 gr 158gr L 4.6 gr Bullseye 1,030 fps 1.275" Rem SP Alliant Suggested starting load: 4.1 gr Pressure: 33,600 158gr L 4.0 gr Red Dot 985 fps 1.275" Rem SP Alliant Suggested starting load: 3.6 gr Pressure: 34,000 158gr L 4.9 gr Green Dot 1,025 fps 1.275" Rem SP Alliant Suggested starting load: 4.4 gr Pressure: 33,900 158gr L 5.9 gr Unique 1,085 fps 1.275" Rem SP Alliant Suggested starting load: 5.3 gr Pressure: 33,800 158gr L 6.0 gr Herco 1,080 fps 1.275" Rem SP Alliant Suggested starting load: 5.4 gr Pressure: 33,100 158gr L 8.3 gr Blue Dot 1,190 fps 1.275" Rem SP Alliant Suggested starting load: 7.5 gr Pressure: 33,900 160gr LRN 4.5 gr No. 2 1,025 fps 1.25" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 4.1 gr 160gr LRN 6.0 gr No. 5 1,048 fps 1.25" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 5.4 gr 160gr LRN 8.0 gr No. 7 1,115 fps 1.25" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 7.2 gr 160gr LRN 9.5 gr No. 9 1,116 fps 1.25" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 8.6 gr 160gr JHP 4.3 gr No. 2 970 fps 1.25" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 3.9 gr 160gr JHP 6.2 gr No. 5 1,026 fps 1.25" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 5.6 gr 160gr JHP 8.0 gr No. 7 1,064 fps 1.25" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 7.2 gr 160gr JHP 9.7 gr No. 9 1,121 fps 1.25" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 8.7 gr 160gr Lead 4.2 gr Win 231 955 fps Winchester Suggested starting load: 3.8 gr Pressure: 34,400 PSI VV N320 1,211 fps 1.26" Vihtavuori Suggested starting load: 4.5 gr 124gr LSWC 6.4 gr VV N340 1,330 fps 1.26" Vihtavuori Suggested starting load: 5.8 gr 124gr LSWC 7.1 gr VV N350 1,362 fps 1.26" Vihtavuori Suggested starting load: 6.4 gr 124gr LSWC 7.4 gr VV 3N37 1,368 fps 1.26" Vihtavuori Suggested starting load: 6.7 gr 124gr FMJ 5.7 gr Win 231 1,185 fps Winchester Suggested starting load: 5.1 gr Pressure: 34,600 PSI 124gr FMJ 6.6 gr WSF 1,245 fps Winchester Suggested starting load: 5.9 gr Pressure: 34,600 PSI 124gr jacketed 4.6 gr vitavouri n320 Unknown 1.25" winchester guest very accurate "Steel Challenge" or falling plate load Email author: jjduncn See all of jjduncn's loads 124gr jhp 7.8 gr 3n37 Unknown winchester guest 124gr TMJ 4.5 gr IMR700X 1,050 fps 1.28" Fed SPM guest 124gr JHP 8.0 gr IMR HiSkor 800 X 1,314 fps 1.26" Win SP guest Compressed load 124gr JHP 5.0 gr IMR -PB 1,122 fps 1.26" Win SP guest 124gr JHP 6.3 gr IMR- SR7625 1,219 fps 1.26" Win SP guest 124gr JHP 7.4 gr IMR-SR4756 1,284 fps 1.26" Win SP guest 125gr FMJ 8.3 gr HS6 1,271 fps 1.275" Remington Hodgdon Suggested starting load: 7.5 gr Pressure: 32,100 CUP 125gr FMJ 5.5 gr Universal 1,179 fps 1.275" Remington Hodgdon Suggested starting load: 5.0 gr Pressure: 32,300 CUP 125gr FMJ 5.7 gr HP38 1,159 fps 1.275" Remington Hodgdon Suggested starting load: 5.1 gr Pressure: 31,200 CUP 125gr FMJ 5.0 gr TiteGroup 1,124 fps 1.275" Remington Hodgdon Suggested starting load: 4.5 gr Pressure: 31,800 CUP 125gr JHP 8.5 gr n350 Unknown 1.25" Win SR guest 125gr FMJ 9.1 gr HS6 1,374 fps 1.255" Fed SR guest Email author: bessie See all of bessie's loads 125gr LRN 4.7 gr IMR 700X 1,065 fps 1.26" Win SP guest 125gr LRN 5.2 gr IMR 700X 1,148 fps 1.26" Win SP guest 125gr LRN 10.5 gr AA-9 1,100 fps 1.23" Win SP guest This load is based on 38super +P Remington nickel cases using a standard .355 LRN of 125grs.I find it to be very accurate and it does make some noise for a 38super.It is also a very clean load.I shoot it out of a S&W 627 8 shot Performance Center with no problems. Email author: Wimilkman See all of Wimilkman's loads 130gr LRN 4.4 gr No. 2 1,102 fps 1.22" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 4.0 gr 130gr LRN 7.0 gr No. 5 1,185 fps 1.22" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 6.3 gr 130gr LRN 9.0 gr No. 7 1,244 fps 1.22" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 8.1 gr 130gr LRN 11.5 gr No. 9 1,257 fps 1.22" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 10.4 gr 130gr JHP 5.2 gr No. 2 1,116 fps 1.25" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 4.7 gr 130gr JHP 7.3 gr No. 5 1,201 fps 1.25" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 6.6 gr 130gr JHP 9.2 gr No. 7 1,209 fps 1.25" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 8.3 gr 130gr JHP 11.9 gr No. 9 1,305 fps 1.25" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 10.7 gr 130gr FMJ 5.1 gr VV N320 1,161 fps 1.26" Vihtavuori Suggested starting load: 4.6 gr 130gr FMJ 6.3 gr VV N340 1,261 fps 1.26" Vihtavuori Suggested starting load: 5.7 gr 130gr FMJ 7.3 gr VV 3N37 1,310 fps 1.26" Vihtavuori Suggested starting load: 6.6 gr 130gr RN 5.2 gr VV N320 1,149 fps 1.26" Vihtavuori Suggested starting load: 4.7 gr 130gr RN 6.2 gr VV N340 1,232 fps 1.26" Vihtavuori Suggested starting load: 5.6 gr 130gr RN 6.9 gr VV N350 1,272 fps 1.26" Vihtavuori Suggested starting load: 6.2 gr 130gr RN 7.2 gr VV 3N37 1,284 fps 1.26" Vihtavuori Suggested starting load: 6.5 gr 130gr FMJ 8.2 gr HS6 1,231 fps 1.275" Remington Hodgdon Suggested starting load: 7.4 gr Pressure: 32,500 CUP 130gr FMJ 5.3 gr Universal 1,124 fps 1.275" Remington Hodgdon Suggested starting load: 4.8 gr Pressure: 32,200 CUP 130gr FMJ 5.5 gr HP38 1,134 fps 1.275" Remington Hodgdon Suggested starting load: 5.0 gr Pressure: 31,200 CUP 130gr FMJ 4.9 gr TiteGroup 1,116 fps 1.275" Remington Hodgdon Suggested starting load: 4.4 gr Pressure: 31,000 CUP 130gr FMJ 5.1 gr Bullseye 1,170 fps 1.26" Rem SP Alliant Suggested starting load: 4.6 gr Pressure: 33,600 130gr FMJ 4.5 gr Red Dot 1,095 fps 1.26" Rem SP Alliant Suggested starting load: 4.1 gr Pressure: 33,900 130gr FMJ 5.2 gr Green Dot 1,135 fps 1.26" Rem SP Alliant Suggested starting load: 4.7 gr Pressure: 33,600 130gr FMJ 6.2 gr Unique 1,200 fps 1.26" Rem SP Alliant Suggested starting load: 5.6 gr Pressure: 34,000 130gr FMJ 6.8 gr Power Pistol 1,255 fps 1.26" Rem SP Alliant Suggested starting load: 6.1 gr Pressure: 34,600 130gr FMJ 6.3 gr Herco 1,180 fps 1.26" Rem SP Alliant Suggested starting load: 5.7 gr Pressure: 33,500 130gr FMJ 9.1 gr Blue Dot 1,265 fps 1.26" Rem SP Alliant Suggested starting load: 8.2 gr Pressure: 32,500 130gr FMJ 5.6 gr Win 231 1,145 fps Winchester Suggested starting load: 5.0 gr Pressure: 34,800 PSI 130gr FMJ 6.3 gr WSF 1,200 fps Winchester Suggested starting load: 5.7 gr Pressure: 34,400 PSI 135gr FMJ 10.5 gr No. 7 1,330 fps 1.265" WSP guest 135gr JHP 5.2 gr No. 2 1,140 fps 1.25" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 4.7 gr 135gr JHP 7.0 gr No. 5 1,140 fps 1.25" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 6.3 gr 135gr JHP 9.0 gr No. 7 1,190 fps 1.25" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 8.1 gr 135gr JHP 10.7 gr No. 9 1,199 fps 1.25" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 9.6 gr 135gr Nos IPSC 12.8 gr LIL’GUN 1,357 fps 1.265" Remington Hodgdon Suggested starting load: 11.5 gr Pressure: 32,400 CUP 145gr LRN 4.8 gr No. 2 1,078 fps 1.25" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 4.3 gr 145gr LRN 6.8 gr No. 5 1,168 fps 1.25" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 6.1 gr 145gr LRN 8.5 gr No. 7 1,165 fps 1.25" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 7.7 gr 145gr LRN 10.5 gr No. 9 1,207 fps 1.25" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 9.5 gr 145gr LSWC 6.0 gr VV N350 1,180 fps 1.26" Vihtavuori Suggested starting load: 5.4 gr 145gr LSWC 6.3 gr VV 3N37 1,211 fps 1.26" Vihtavuori Suggested starting load: 5.7 gr 147gr XTP 6.6 gr VV N350 1,197 fps 1.26" Vihtavuori Suggested starting load: 5.9 gr 147gr XTP 6.9 gr VV 3N37 1,224 fps 1.26" Vihtavuori Suggested starting load: 6.2 gr 147gr XTP 8.4 gr VV N105 1,289 fps 1.26" Vihtavuori Suggested starting load: 7.6 gr 147gr RN 5.7 gr VV N340 1,143 fps 1.26" Vihtavuori Suggested starting load: 5.1 gr 147gr RN 6.1 gr VV N350 1,133 fps 1.26" Vihtavuori Suggested starting load: 5.5 gr 147gr RN 6.3 gr VV 3N37 1,146 fps 1.26" Vihtavuori Suggested starting load: 5.7 gr 147gr XTP 5.0 gr Bullseye 1,095 fps 1.275" Rem SP Alliant Suggested starting load: 4.5 gr Pressure: 34,000 147gr XTP 4.5 gr Red Dot 1,035 fps 1.275" Rem SP Alliant Suggested starting load: 4.1 gr Pressure: 34,000 147gr XTP 4.7 gr Green Dot 1,045 fps 1.275" Rem SP Alliant Suggested starting load: 4.2 gr Pressure: 33,500 147gr XTP 5.8 gr Unique 1,105 fps 1.275" Rem SP Alliant Suggested starting load: 5.2 gr Pressure: 34,000 147gr XTP 6.2 gr Power Pistol 1,155 fps 1.275" Rem SP Alliant Suggested starting load: 5.6 gr Pressure: 34,900 147gr XTP 6.4 gr Herco 1,135 fps 1.275" Rem SP Alliant Suggested starting load: 5.8 gr Pressure: 33,800 147gr XTP 8.6 gr Blue Dot 1,220 fps 1.275" Rem SP Alliant Suggested starting load: 7.7 gr Pressure: 33,900 147gr XTP 10.9 gr 2400 1,215 fps 1.275" Rem SP Alliant Suggested starting load: 9.8 gr 147gr JHP 4.9 gr Win 231 1,010 fps Winchester Suggested starting load: 4.4 gr Pressure: 34,900 PSI 147gr JHP 5.6 gr WSF 1,070 fps Winchester Suggested starting load: 5.0 gr Pressure: 34,400 PSI 147gr JHP 4.5 gr IMR HiSkor 700 X 1,028 fps 1.26" Win SP guest 147gr JHP 6.4 gr IMR HiSkor 800 X 1,159 fps 1.26" Win SP guest 147gr JHP 4.1 gr IMR -PB 912 fps 1.26" Win SP guest 147gr JHP 5.1 gr IMR SR-7625 1,004 fps 1.26" Win SP guest 147gr JHP 5.9 gr IMR SR-4756 1,053 fps 1.26" Win SP guest 150gr JHP 4.8 gr No. 2 1,038 fps 1.25" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 4.3 gr 150gr JHP 6.5 gr No. 5 1,075 fps 1.25" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 5.9 gr 150gr JHP 8.5 gr No. 7 1,148 fps 1.25" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 7.7 gr 150gr JHP 9.7 gr No. 9 1,111 fps 1.25" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 8.7 gr 158gr L 4.6 gr Bullseye 1,030 fps 1.275" Rem SP Alliant Suggested starting load: 4.1 gr Pressure: 33,600 158gr L 4.0 gr Red Dot 985 fps 1.275" Rem SP Alliant Suggested starting load: 3.6 gr Pressure: 34,000 158gr L 4.9 gr Green Dot 1,025 fps 1.275" Rem SP Alliant Suggested starting load: 4.4 gr Pressure: 33,900 158gr L 5.9 gr Unique 1,085 fps 1.275" Rem SP Alliant Suggested starting load: 5.3 gr Pressure: 33,800 158gr L 6.0 gr Herco 1,080 fps 1.275" Rem SP Alliant Suggested starting load: 5.4 gr Pressure: 33,100 158gr L 8.3 gr Blue Dot 1,190 fps 1.275" Rem SP Alliant Suggested starting load: 7.5 gr Pressure: 33,900 160gr LRN 4.5 gr No. 2 1,025 fps 1.25" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 4.1 gr 160gr LRN 6.0 gr No. 5 1,048 fps 1.25" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 5.4 gr 160gr LRN 8.0 gr No. 7 1,115 fps 1.25" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 7.2 gr 160gr LRN 9.5 gr No. 9 1,116 fps 1.25" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 8.6 gr 160gr JHP 4.3 gr No. 2 970 fps 1.25" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 3.9 gr 160gr JHP 6.2 gr No. 5 1,026 fps 1.25" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 5.6 gr 160gr JHP 8.0 gr No. 7 1,064 fps 1.25" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 7.2 gr 160gr JHP 9.7 gr No. 9 1,121 fps 1.25" CCI 500 Accurate Suggested starting load: 8.7 gr 160gr Lead 4.2 gr Win 231 955 fps Winchester Suggested starting load: 3.8 gr Pressure: 34,400 PSI 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoss50 Report post Posted January 2, 2018 I looked at a bunch of the Comp stuff, but during the readings I also found them saying a lot that it matter if the gun was compensated or standard barrel. The compensated guys appear to be willing to shoot heavier loads with less pressure issues. I think I am going to try some load work ups with Lil' Gun and HS6 since I have both in my powder supply right now. Worse case scenario I go buy a box of Winchester Silvertip HP's and go after slaying a piggy. I know they shoot well in my gun, but I was hoping to get a load with a little more oomph just for fun. 1250FPS from a 5" gun isn't great, especially since I have a 4.25" gun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike S Report post Posted January 3, 2018 I suspect the extra weight of a comp slightly delays the unlocking of the barrel as it rotates off the barrel link. Similar to using a carrier weight in an AR. It doesn't change the pressure, just the symptoms that show on the case. I wouldn't worry too much about knock down power... I shot one with a Chief's Special .38 +P once and it tipped right over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoss50 Report post Posted January 3, 2018 I am not to concerned about it for javelina, but I normally carry this same pistol on most of my big game hunts as a close range weapon and defense weapon if necessary. I want to get a nice load that has some oomph to it. I know that getting a round up in the 1300 FPS range shouldn't be hard, but I want to make sure I am using a good combination and do it safely. I have found some info on Lil' Gun that I am going to use. I am going to start around 12.5gr and work up and see where it goes with pressure, accuracy, and recoil. I am seeing info that 14.0gr should be roughly the max load. I am just looking to get a little more oomph than factory ammo will provide without having to pay the price for Underwood or Buffalo Bore or something expensive. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
L Cazador Report post Posted January 4, 2018 I am not to concerned about it for javelina, but I normally carry this same pistol on most of my big game hunts as a close range weapon and defense weapon if necessary. I want to get a nice load that has some oomph to it. I know that getting a round up in the 1300 FPS range shouldn't be hard, but I want to make sure I am using a good combination and do it safely. I have found some info on Lil' Gun that I am going to use. I am going to start around 12.5gr and work up and see where it goes with pressure, accuracy, and recoil. I am seeing info that 14.0gr should be roughly the max load. I am just looking to get a little more oomph than factory ammo will provide without having to pay the price for Underwood or Buffalo Bore or something expensive. Nominal bullet diameter for the 38 super is .356" but you can do .357" with some careful loads. I shoot .357" jacketed XTP for hunting with 7,0 grains of 800X and that's a pretty stout load. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoss50 Report post Posted January 29, 2018 I went to the range today and ran the new loads. I used lil' gun ranging from 12.1 gr to 13.3gr. From the feel test these loads have some oomph. I don't have a crono so I don't know for sure. My gun is a 4.25" commander length 1911 with steel frame. It seemed the loads in the 12.7 range were the best compromise on speed, recoil, and powder burn. The highest loads got pretty dirty with alot of unburned powder. I had one pop off the extractor too, so I am going to keep the loads a little more tame. The cases didn't show signs of pressure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
