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.38 Short Colt

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Caliber Description

Popular Load Recipes

- 125 gr LRNFP bullet, 2.5 gr Trail Boss, standard small pistol primer, OAL 1.220"
- 148 gr HBWC bullet, 2.7 gr Bullseye, standard small pistol primer, OAL 1.160"
- 125 gr LRN bullet, 3.0 gr HP-38, standard small pistol primer, OAL 1.220"
- 110 gr RN bullet, 3.2 gr Unique, standard small pistol primer, OAL 1.170"
- 125 gr LRNFP bullet, 3.1 gr Winchester 231, standard small pistol primer, OAL 1.220"
- 148 gr HBWC bullet, 2.4 gr Titegroup, standard small pistol primer, OAL 1.160"
- 125 gr LRN bullet, 2.5 gr Red Dot, standard small pistol primer, OAL 1.220"
- 110 gr RN bullet, 2.8 gr Clays, standard small pistol primer, OAL 1.170"

Always consult a published load manual and start with the minimum charge, working up while monitoring for pressure signs.

Cost per Reloaded Round

Technical Specifications

Safety Standard / Application

C.I.P. / Revolver / Pistol Caliber

Most Suitable Bullet Weights

79 - 147 Grains

Case Capacity / Average Charge

11 Grains of Water / 2.6 Grains

Average Muzzle Velocity / Energy

817 fps / 164 ft-lbf

Case Length / Max. C.O.L

0.755'' / 1.2''

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