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Thread: Looking for .38 Special +P+
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March 10th, 2018, 01:58 PM #21Grand Member
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March 10th, 2018, 03:12 PM #22
Re: Looking for .38 Special +P+
Well it looks like the CIP has one spec for the 38 special at 1500 bar.
http://www.tiropratico.com/CIP/Commi...nente/38sp.pdf
That converts to a whopping 21,755 psi.
Winchester states their +p+ runs 23,500 psi max.
http://winchesterle.com/Lists%2FCata...FRA38110HP.pdf
SAAMI specs +p at 18,500 psi. and standard load at 17,000 psi.
Proof loads are said to be in the 25-27,000psi range.
Interesting stuff. Agree with others to go to a .357 mag if more is wanted/needed.
Edit: What does H&K make in 38 special?Last edited by cephas; March 10th, 2018 at 03:16 PM.
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March 14th, 2018, 10:17 AM #23Super Member
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Re: Looking for .38 Special +P+
+P+ can be dicey..esp in smallish .38 revolvers. I've been a reloader for decades and worked up some reel hot .38s. over the years. You might try going that route. Recoil gets wowzer as you go up, and I think most .38 bullets are designed to expand at +P vels. Be careful and have fun. Ouch!
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March 19th, 2018, 12:27 PM #24
Re: Looking for .38 Special +P+
I would avoid over pressure loads in a .38 no matter the model or brand. I would go up to a .357 if you need the extra power. Not to mention even some .357's are not able to deal with a steady diet of hot loads.
What gun do you want to shoot the loads out of? Is it for carry or fun? More info would make the thread more interesting.Some people just plain suck.
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March 20th, 2018, 05:27 PM #25Super Member
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