John Ruth 23 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 So I have 3 reloading manuals and cannot find a load for a 195gn SWC for the 41 with 231 powder. Does anyone know where I can find that data? It needs to be 231 since that'd really all I've got in any significant quantity. Thanks all! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sedalia Dave 15,074 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 HP-38 is the same powder as W231. Load data is 100% interchangeable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Imis Twohofon,SASS # 46646 2,202 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 I have a Winchester loading pamphlet from 1995 that lists a 210 gr lead bullet with 7.4 gr of 231 for 1125fps and 28000cup. No other data for lead bullets in .41 mag. Imis before I posted this SD commented, hope this helps Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marshall Matt Dillon 112 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 I have 11 reloading books. None of them list 195gr swc bullets. Closest lead bullet is 200gr, but not that powder. closest bullet using that powder is a 210gr jacketed xtp running 1089 fps. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Bullweed 525 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 MD Smith reloading page is a great resource. 200 grain jacketed HP-38(W-231) 6.9 gr = 903 ( max load) -10% to start = 6.2 gr Lead conversion of .3-.5 hr = 5.7-5.9 grains Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Original Lumpy Gritz 7,671 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 Try 6.5-7.0gn of WW231 with that lead bullet. Use a firm roll crimp. OLG Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bailey Creek,5759 179 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 I have a old Lyman Reloading Book . It has a 199 Gr lead bullet. Accurate load . Unique Powder 8.0 Grains at 1132 F.P.S. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marshall Matt Dillon 112 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 1 hour ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: Try 6.5-7.0gn of WW231 with that lead bullet. Use a firm roll crimp. OLG I would even start with 6 and read the primer. What gun? I am usually not as nervous with my contender or super black/redhawk as i am with a smith 57 or taurus. Rifle? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Ruth 23 Posted April 20 Author Share Posted April 20 Appreciate all the input! I should have a solid starting point for these rounds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Ruth 23 Posted April 20 Author Share Posted April 20 Just now, Marshall Matt Dillon said: I would even start with 6 and read the primer. What gun? I am usually not as nervous with my contender or super black/redhawk as i am with a smith 57 or taurus. Rifle? 3 screw blackhawk, so less concerned with pressures and such than I would be with 'inferior' guns. But still sound advice regardless! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marshall Matt Dillon 112 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 1 minute ago, John Ruth said: 3 screw blackhawk, so less concerned with pressures and such than I would be with 'inferior' guns. But still sound advice regardless! Yep, but some of the loads posted are jacketed data. A little hotter then lead data. That powder is only listed in my books for jacketed bullets. I did forget to look at my “ruger only” data. I will check it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Original Lumpy Gritz 7,671 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 3 hours ago, Marshall Matt Dillon said: I would even start with 6 and read the primer. What gun? I am usually not as nervous with my contender or super black/redhawk as i am with a smith 57 or taurus. Rifle? Any gun. I shot those loads a S&W. Fairly mild. OLG Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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