8oox load data..

[johnnyjr]

I'm looking for load data for the 38/357 revolver. I know I have seen it but can't remember where. So if anyone can leaf through their manuals and find some information on this I would appreciate it. Thanks,johnny

 

[fiver]

38 case
5.0-5.9 with a 158
4.6 max with a 200

357 case
8.9 max with a 158
7.5 max with a 200

both are lead bullets, drop .3-.4 for jacketed.

 

[johnnyjr]

Thanks so much. I had some info. But can't locate it anywhere. Thanks again. I might as well shoot it up. Johnny

 

[ChestnutLouie]

38 case
5.0-5.9 with a 158
4.6 max with a 200

357 case
8.9 max with a 158
7.5 max with a 200

both are lead bullets, drop .3-.4 for jacketed.

I've used 800X 5.2g to 5.8g with the Lee 158g TL SWC. VERY accurate but some unburnt powder especially at the lower loadings.

 

[CWLONGSHOT]

Work up slow 800 X can be quite volatile quite quick. But it's a favorite powder for some top good performing loads.

 

[fiver]

i have a jug still, but it makes good 20ga. shells and is pretty outstanding with lighter 1oz type 12. ga steel shot-shell loads.

 

[CWLONGSHOT]

i have a jug still, but it makes good 20ga. shells and is pretty outstanding with lighter 1oz type 12. ga steel shot-shell loads.

This was my magnum shotshell powder for decades.

I used to love it as a heavy 10mm powder till I started using Power Pistol. Much "safer" fudge factor room.

As I said a couple tenths in 800x could be enough for bad pressure. But riding that razor edge gave awesome results. PP allows same velocities, WO ANY worries of pressure's issues.

 

[fiver]

it acts like it does because 800-X is the exact same powder as 700-X it's just been manipulated by flake size/shape and deterrent.
it's larger and thicker in the center with about 3 pounds of deterrent added in per bottle.

it ends up burning fast till the edges are consumed then slow as it gets to the center.
makes it fairly easy to ignite though.

 

[glassparman]

I have one of those old square metal 5# cans of 700x that is still sealed.

One day I'll try it in some revolver loads.

 

[johnnyjr]

I have one of those old square metal 5# cans of 700x that is still sealed.

One day I'll try it in some revolver loads.

I use it a lot. I even use it in my 223 with cast bullets. I'm talking 700 x..

 

[fiver]

i've taken to using the 700-X in a bunch of my pistol rounds.
9mm and 45 acp is where i've gravitated towards using it mainly, especially with coated bullets.