Caliber Description
Popular Load Recipes
- 146 gr LRN bullet, 2.2 gr Bullseye powder, CCI 500 primer, OAL 1.240"
- 148 gr HBWC bullet, 2.3 gr Winchester 231 powder, Winchester SP primer, OAL 1.160"
- 145 gr LSWC bullet, 2.5 gr Unique powder, CCI 500 primer, OAL 1.210"
- 146 gr LRN bullet, 2.7 gr Universal powder, Remington 1½ primer, OAL 1.240"
- 148 gr LWC bullet, 2.4 gr Trail Boss powder, Federal 100 primer, OAL 1.185"
- 146 gr LRN bullet, 2.3 gr Red Dot powder, CCI 500 primer, OAL 1.240"
- 146 gr LRN bullet, 2.2 gr Clays powder, Winchester SP primer, OAL 1.230"
- 150 gr LSWC bullet, 2.5 gr HP-38 powder, Federal 100 primer, OAL 1.200"
All loads intended for .38 S&W (not .38 Special). Start low, check component details, and verify in a reliable manual before use.
Cost per Reloaded Round
Technical Specifications
Safety Standard / Application
C.I.P. / Revolver / Pistol Caliber
Most Suitable Bullet Weights
141 - 261 Grains
Case Capacity / Average Charge
12 Grains of Water / 3.2 Grains
Average Muzzle Velocity / Energy
817 fps / 218 ft-lbf
Case Length / Max. C.O.L
0.775'' / 1.24''