JWFilips
Well-Known Member
Hi Guys,
I had my wife out shooting ( it has been awhile) She shoots a 2" barreled Smith and Wesson Model 32 Terrier in 38 S&W.
She managed to go through 100 rounds since she wanted to make the most out of her too infrequent range sessions. So now I have to go back and reload for a pistol again ( think it has been 3 years) But I really don't mind the drudgery of doing them on my single stage rock chucker.
Her practice loads are mild however I noticed that the newest data shows the mild loads she is shooting look like near max pressure loads with a 4" barrel!
Huh? I know last time I loaded for her my data from multiple sources showed they were low to mid range in pressure for the little .38 S&W. Thats what I have in my notes.
One load in question is 3.2 grains BE with a 125 grain bullet. Why all of a sudden that should be considered a "hot" load?
Does the data for a 4" barrel increse preasure that much over a 2" snubby barrel?
I had my wife out shooting ( it has been awhile) She shoots a 2" barreled Smith and Wesson Model 32 Terrier in 38 S&W.
She managed to go through 100 rounds since she wanted to make the most out of her too infrequent range sessions. So now I have to go back and reload for a pistol again ( think it has been 3 years) But I really don't mind the drudgery of doing them on my single stage rock chucker.
Her practice loads are mild however I noticed that the newest data shows the mild loads she is shooting look like near max pressure loads with a 4" barrel!
Huh? I know last time I loaded for her my data from multiple sources showed they were low to mid range in pressure for the little .38 S&W. Thats what I have in my notes.
One load in question is 3.2 grains BE with a 125 grain bullet. Why all of a sudden that should be considered a "hot" load?
Does the data for a 4" barrel increse preasure that much over a 2" snubby barrel?