38 SPL and HP38 issues
Posted: 29 Aug 2016 08:12
I've just tried using HP38 powder for my 38 SPL Smith&Wesson revolver.
I've used 3.2grn for 105grn swc bullet.
What a mess!!!
I had "gold flakes" all over the insides of the barrel and inside the cylinder!!!
The cylinder was so badly laden that I had difficulties inserting and removing bullets - there were times that I would have 10-20 of those golden flakes in each hole.
I use soft lube - that explains stickiness of the insides of the cavities but I never experienced anything like this with TiteGroup or BullsEye.
The grouping - forget it - they were landing all over the place with no consistency.
I have no issues with same bullet and lube with the other powders and get good consistency on the target.
I've noticed that some sites suggest starting at 4.4grn of HP38 - but would that help?
The only reason I've tried HP38 is that it is available at local store and TiteGroup is hard to dispense consistently at low grain count.
Any suggestions are welcome.
I've used 3.2grn for 105grn swc bullet.
What a mess!!!
I had "gold flakes" all over the insides of the barrel and inside the cylinder!!!
The cylinder was so badly laden that I had difficulties inserting and removing bullets - there were times that I would have 10-20 of those golden flakes in each hole.
I use soft lube - that explains stickiness of the insides of the cavities but I never experienced anything like this with TiteGroup or BullsEye.
The grouping - forget it - they were landing all over the place with no consistency.
I have no issues with same bullet and lube with the other powders and get good consistency on the target.
I've noticed that some sites suggest starting at 4.4grn of HP38 - but would that help?
The only reason I've tried HP38 is that it is available at local store and TiteGroup is hard to dispense consistently at low grain count.
Any suggestions are welcome.