.38 S&W Cartridge - Load Data

Sources of Load Data

  • Speer Loading Manual
  • Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook

    Test Equipment

    Firearm used for testing is a WWII Webley Mk. IV.
    A Pact Model 1 Chronograph was used to collect the data.
    Dies manufactured by Lee (carbide).

    Load Data Tables

    These tables are still under construction.

    .38 S&W Load Data by Powder Type-Bullet Type
    AA5-Cast LRN 148gr AA5-Cast LRN 158gr AA5-Cast SWC 150gr
    Unique-Cast LRN 148gr Unique-Cast LRN 158gr Unique-Cast SWC 150gr
    Bullseye-Cast LRN 148gr Bullseye-Cast LRN 158gr Bullseye-Cast SWC 150gr

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