Doc Hurd #12379 Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Does anyone have load data or experience using WST they could share with me off line? Also is WST very sensitive to temperatures below 40 degrees? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Haven't tried loading WST in .38 special. From a lot of use in 12 gauge, .45 auto and .45 Colt with Cowboy type loads (light, lead bullet), I can tell you it is NOT cold sensitive at all. Would almost certainly be same for a .38 spl load. Good luck, GJ PS - some users see the pressure drop a little at HOT temperatures - reverse temperature sensitivity. Test WST loads at the hot end of temperatures to be safe with velocity or PF requirements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goatneck Clem Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Doc Sent you a PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Hurd #12379 Posted September 30, 2013 Author Share Posted September 30, 2013 Thanks GJ and Goatneck! I have noticed a fair amount of unburnt grains of powder is this normal with WST? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Thanks GJ and Goatneck! I have noticed a fair amount of unburnt grains of powder is this normal with WST? Nope, if properly loaded and even if only lightly crimped, WST will burn with no residue at all. One of the cleanest powders going. Unburnt powder indicates that the load is not heavy enough, or that .38 spl just isn't the right case to get a good burn in with it. Good luck, GJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Hunter Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 I'd be interested in loading WST for .38 Special. I have a bunch to use up. Been to the reloading sites but not a lot of info loading .38 Special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 This thread has some discussion on .38 spl WST loads, but with heavier bullets than you have got on hand: http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?97843-WST-Data-for-38-357 Including an older Winchester loading booklet: http://castboolits.gunloads.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=26768&d=1289542798 This booklet shows the WST data to be considerably different from 231! Less of WST produces more pressure than 231. Good luck, GJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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