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38 Special +P, all bullet weights
Bullet	Powder Weight	Powder	Velocity	OAL	Primer	Source
110gr JHP	5.0 gr	Bullseye	1,175 fps	1.43"	Fed 100	Alliant
110gr JHP	Suggested starting load: 4.5 gr Pressure: 17,400
110gr JHP	4.2 gr	Red Dot	1,040 fps	1.43"	Fed 100	Alliant
110gr JHP	Suggested starting load: 3.8 gr Pressure: 17,500
110gr JHP	4.8 gr	Green Dot	1,100 fps	1.43"	Fed 100	Alliant
110gr JHP	Suggested starting load: 4.3 gr Pressure: 17,400
110gr JHP	5.9 gr	Unique	1,160 fps	1.43"	Fed 100	Alliant
110gr JHP	Suggested starting load: 5.3 gr Pressure: 17,500
110gr JHP	6.5 gr	Power Pistol	1,200 fps	1.43"	Fed 100	Alliant
110gr JHP	Suggested starting load: 5.9 gr Pressure: 17,100
110gr JHP	5.9 gr	Herco	1,150 fps	1.43"	Fed 100	Alliant
110gr JHP	Suggested starting load: 5.3 gr Pressure: 17,500
110gr JHP	8.2 gr	Blue Dot	1,205 fps	1.43"	Fed 100	Alliant
110gr JHP	Suggested starting load: 7.4 gr Pressure: 16,800
125gr XTP	7.8 gr	HS6	1,138 fps	1.455"	WSP	Hodgdon
125gr XTP	Suggested starting load: 7.0 gr Pressure: 19,500 CUP
125gr XTP	5.4 gr	Universal	1,072 fps	1.455"	WSP	Hodgdon
125gr XTP	Suggested starting load: 4.9 gr Pressure: 18,900 CUP
125gr XTP	5.3 gr	HP38	1,018 fps	1.455"	WSP	Hodgdon
125gr XTP	Suggested starting load: 4.8 gr Pressure: 19,800 CUP
125gr XTP	5.0 gr	TiteGroup	1,069 fps	1.455"	WSP	Hodgdon
125gr XTP	Suggested starting load: 4.5 gr Pressure: 18,700 CUP
125gr JSP	4.8 gr	Bullseye	1,090 fps	1.445"	Fed 100	Alliant
125gr JSP	Suggested starting load: 4.3 gr Pressure: 17,500
125gr JSP	4.1 gr	Red Dot	965 fps	1.445"	Fed 100	Alliant
125gr JSP	Suggested starting load: 3.7 gr Pressure: 17,000
125gr JSP	4.6 gr	Green Dot	1,015 fps	1.445"	Fed 100	Alliant
125gr JSP	Suggested starting load: 4.1 gr Pressure: 17,500
125gr JSP	5.6 gr	Unique	1,070 fps	1.445"	Fed 100	Alliant
125gr JSP	Suggested starting load: 5.0 gr Pressure: 17,500
125gr JSP	6.3 gr	Power Pistol	1,165 fps	1.445"	Fed 100	Alliant
125gr JSP	Suggested starting load: 5.7 gr Pressure: 17,200
125gr JSP	5.8 gr	Herco	1,050 fps	1.445"	Fed 100	Alliant
125gr JSP	Suggested starting load: 5.2 gr Pressure: 16,900
125gr JSP	7.5 gr	Blue Dot	1,065 fps	1.445"	Fed 100	Alliant
125gr JSP	Suggested starting load: 6.8 gr Pressure: 16,900
125gr JHP	9.5 gr	HS7	1,244 fps	1.435"	Win SP	guest
125gr JHP	1244 Hodgdon’s figure. 1067 FPS in my 1 7/8 inch S&W Scandium. Email author: supe67 See all of supe67's loads
125gr XTP	7.0 gr	Longshot	1,228 fps	1.455"	WSP	Hodgdon
125gr XTP	Suggested starting load: 6.3 gr Velocity from a 7.7" barrel. Pressure: 18,300 PSI
125gr JHP	10.0 gr	IMR SR 4756	1,276 fps		CCI SP	guest
125gr JHP	This Golden Saber was taper crimped just ahead of the driving band. MV clocked out of a 4" Mod 66. Email author: Paul5388 See all of Paul5388's loads
125gr JHP	14.5 gr	2400	Unknown		CCI SP	guest
125gr JHP	Hot! +P++! Start at 14.5 and work up. Use only in a Colt New Service Shooting Master .38 Special or equivalent heavy frame. This load is too stiff for a S&W M-19 or a Ruger Service Six although an S&W M-28 can take it all day. I use jacketed semi wadcutter hollow points (JSWCHP, but that selection wasn’t available above). I have gone to 16 grains, but backed off to 14.8. Admin note: This should only be used in 357 Magnum revolvers Email author: superc See all of superc's loads
125gr LFP	4.5 gr	Vithavuori N320	900 fps	1.417"	Fed SP	guest
125gr LFP	Give 900 fps in 2" snub. A bit hefty for the smaller guns,but good for 4" or more for steel-plate popping in revolver-class IPSC Email author: geeman470 See all of geeman470's loads
140gr XTP	12.4 gr	H4227	1,121 fps	1.455"	WSP	Hodgdon
140gr XTP	Suggested starting load: 11.2 gr Pressure: 19,400 CUP
140gr XTP	7.0 gr	HS6	992 fps	1.455"	WSP	Hodgdon
140gr XTP	Suggested starting load: 6.3 gr Pressure: 18,300 CUP
140gr XTP	5.1 gr	Universal	1,022 fps	1.455"	WSP	Hodgdon
140gr XTP	Suggested starting load: 4.6 gr Pressure: 19,100 CUP
140gr XTP	4.9 gr	HP38	892 fps	1.455"	WSP	Hodgdon
140gr XTP	Suggested starting load: 4.4 gr Pressure: 18,600 CUP
140gr XTP	4.6 gr	TiteGroup	984 fps	1.455"	WSP	Hodgdon
140gr XTP	Suggested starting load: 4.1 gr Pressure: 19,300 CUP
140gr XTP	6.4 gr	Longshot	1,126 fps	1.455"	WSP	Hodgdon
140gr XTP	Suggested starting load: 5.8 gr Velocity from a 7.7" barrel. Pressure: 17,700 PSI
140gr JHP	5.5 gr	Bullseye	975 fps		Fed SP	guest
140gr JHP	Velocity measured from a 2-inch barrel Taurus Model 85. This is an outstanding load, and turns (solid steel) short barrel 38 Special revolvers into real self-defense tools. Also a great load for ultra-light 357 magnum revolvers where less recoil is desired. Developed by my good friend David Gross of Farribault, MN Note: this is actually a +P+ load, and a tight crimp is recommended. Email author: Firepwr3 See all of Firepwr3's loads
146gr JHP	5.7 gr	Longshot	1,036 fps	1.455"	WSP	Hodgdon
146gr JHP	Suggested starting load: 5.1 gr Velocity from a 7.7" barrel, Speer JHP. Pressure: 17,400 PSI
150gr LSWC-HP	5.0 gr	unique	1,100 fps		CCI SP	guest
150gr LSWC-HP
158gr XTP	11.0 gr	H4227	964 fps	1.455"	WSP	Hodgdon
158gr XTP	Suggested starting load: 9.9 gr Pressure: 17,600 CUP
158gr XTP	6.6 gr	HS6	926 fps	1.455"	WSP	Hodgdon
158gr XTP	Suggested starting load: 5.9 gr Pressure: 18,700 CUP
158gr XTP	4.7 gr	Universal	837 fps	1.455"	WSP	Hodgdon
158gr XTP	Suggested starting load: 4.2 gr Pressure: 19,200 CUP
158gr XTP	4.6 gr	HP38	807 fps	1.455"	WSP	Hodgdon
158gr XTP	Suggested starting load: 4.1 gr Pressure: 18,100 CUP
158gr XTP	4.3 gr	TiteGroup	905 fps	1.455"	WSP	Hodgdon
158gr XTP	Suggested starting load: 3.9 gr Pressure: 19,300 CUP
158gr LSWC	3.8 gr	Bullseye	945 fps	1.42"	Fed 100	Alliant
158gr LSWC	Suggested starting load: 3.4 gr Pressure: 17,200
158gr LSWC	3.2 gr	Red Dot	855 fps	1.42"	Fed 100	Alliant
158gr LSWC	Suggested starting load: 2.9 gr Pressure: 16,800
158gr LSWC	3.7 gr	Green Dot	910 fps	1.42"	Fed 100	Alliant
158gr LSWC	Suggested starting load: 3.3 gr Pressure: 17,200
158gr LSWC	4.5 gr	Unique	950 fps	1.42"	Fed 100	Alliant
158gr LSWC	Suggested starting load: 4.1 gr Pressure: 17,100
158gr LSWC	4.7 gr	Herco	965 fps	1.42"	Fed 100	Alliant
158gr LSWC	Suggested starting load: 4.2 gr Pressure: 17,300
158gr LSWC	6.3 gr	Blue Dot	995 fps	1.42"	Fed 100	Alliant
158gr LSWC	Suggested starting load: 5.7 gr Pressure: 17,000
158gr LSWC	7.8 gr	2400	1,035 fps	1.42"	Fed 100	Alliant
158gr LSWC	Suggested starting load: 7.0 gr Pressure: 17,400
158gr XTP	5.5 gr	Longshot	965 fps	1.455"	WSP	Hodgdon
158gr XTP	Suggested starting load: 5.0 gr Velocity from a 7.7" barrel. Pressure: 17,000 PSI
158gr LSWC	13.5 gr	2400	1,301 fps		CCI SP	guest
158gr LSWC	This is one of Elmer Keith�s tradional loads. The Oregon Trails Laser Cast bullet was seated in the upper crimping groove with a taper crimp. Admin note: This is a very hot load that should only be used in 357 Magnum revolvers Email author: Paul5388 See all of Paul5388's loads
158gr JHP	4.5 gr	Alliant Bullseye	800 fps	1.5"	Fed SPM	guest
158gr JHP	Derived from Speer No. 10 data and adjusted for current Alliant product. Speer stopped listing +P data in .38 Special for heavier bullets due to risk of sticking them in the bore. This isn’t a problem in a 2" barrel. I use these loads in a Ruger SP101 - I DO NOT RECOMMEND this load for J or K frame S&Ws, as it exceeds industry +P pressure, but it works fine in the Ruger snubbies and burns clean. Email author: ke4sky See all of ke4sky's loads
158gr LTC	4.1 gr	Clays	900 fps	1.470"	Fed SP	guest
158gr LTC	S&W M681 4 inch. National bullet. Power factor approx 146. Email author: lrayland See all of lrayland's loads
158gr LTC	4.5 gr	Clays	950 fps	1.470"	Fed SP	guest
158gr LTC	S&W M681 4 inch. 6 shot string-Hi: 955 Lo: 936 SD 9.0 CV: .95 MAD: 7.6 CV: .80 Extreme Spread: 19.6 Avg: 946 Power Factor 150 Email author: lrayland See all of lrayland's loads
158gr TMJ	7.3 gr	Hodgdon HS6	929 fps	1.450"	Fed SPM	guest
158gr TMJ	S&W M681 4 inch barrel. Excellent accuracy --1 inch at 25 yds off sandbag rest. Berry�s TMJ bullet Admin Note: Hodgdon max 6.6gr Email author: lrayland See all of lrayland's loads
160gr JSP	3.7 gr	Bullseye	820 fps	1.435"	Fed 100	Alliant
160gr JSP	Suggested starting load: 3.3 gr Pressure: 17,100
160gr JSP	3.3 gr	Red Dot	750 fps	1.435"	Fed 100	Alliant
160gr JSP	Suggested starting load: 3.0 gr Pressure: 17,400
160gr JSP	3.6 gr	Green Dot	770 fps	1.435"	Fed 100	Alliant
160gr JSP	Suggested starting load: 3.2 gr Pressure: 17,300
160gr JSP	4.4 gr	Unique	885 fps	1.435"	Fed 100	Alliant
160gr JSP	Suggested starting load: 4.0 gr Pressure: 17,100
160gr JSP	4.9 gr	Power Pistol	880 fps	1.435"	Fed 100	Alliant
160gr JSP	Suggested starting load: 4.4 gr Pressure: 17,300
160gr JSP	4.6 gr	Herco	835 fps	1.435"	Fed 100	Alliant
160gr JSP	Suggested starting load: 4.1 gr Pressure: 17,200
160gr JSP	6.3 gr	Blue Dot	905 fps	1.435"	Fed 100	Alliant
160gr JSP	Suggested starting load: 5.7 gr Pressure: 17,400
160gr JSP	7.8 gr	2400	910 fps	1.435"	Fed 100	Alliant
160gr JSP	Suggested starting load: 7.0 gr Pressure: 17,500
168gr LSWC	5.0 gr	UNIQUE	Unknown		CCI SP	guest
168gr LSWC	NIFTY LITTLE WALKING AROUND LOAD, AND CHEAP TO SHOOT. One hole groups at 15 yards, hit an orange every time at 25. Lyman 358429 mould sized .358, crimp on gtoove.
170gr JHC	5.3 gr	Longshot	939 fps	1.455"	WSP	Hodgdon
170gr JHC	Suggested starting load: 4.8 gr Velocity from a 7.7" barrel. Sierra JHC. Pressure: 17,800 PSI
173gr LSWC	13.5 gr	2400	1,326 fps	1.48"	WSP	Admin
173gr LSWC	+P+ load! Elmer Keiths 38/44 Heavy Duty 38 Special load. This load should ONLY be used in 357 Magnums even though it uses a 38 Special case. Using the Dry Creek Bullets 173gr LSWC in 38 Special cases this round works great in my GP100 and M27 and is very accurate.
173gr LSWC	5.5 gr	Unique	Unknown		CCI SP	guest
173gr LSWC	velocity is 900-1000+ from 4-6" barrels using an original 358429
200gr LRN	3.3 gr	Bullseye	795 fps	1.54"	Fed 100	Alliant
200gr LRN	Suggested starting load: 3.0 gr Pressure: 17,100
200gr LRN	2.9 gr	Red Dot	750 fps	1.54"	Fed 100	Alliant
200gr LRN	Suggested starting load: 2.6 gr Pressure: 17,000
200gr LRN	3.2 gr	Green Dot	775 fps	1.54"	Fed 100	Alliant
200gr LRN	Suggested starting load: 2.9 gr Pressure: 17,100
200gr LRN	3.7 gr	Unique	800 fps	1.54"	Fed 100	Alliant
200gr LRN	Suggested starting load: 3.3 gr Pressure: 17,100
200gr LRN	4.0 gr	Herco	825 fps	1.54"	Fed 100	Alliant
200gr LRN	Suggested starting load: 3.6 gr Pressure: 17,000
200gr LRN	5.5 gr	Blue Dot	885 fps	1.54"	Fed 100	Alliant
200gr LRN	Suggested starting load: 5.0 gr Pressure: 17,100
200gr LRN	7.1 gr	2400	890 fps	1.54"	Fed 100	Alliant
200gr LRN	Suggested starting load: 6.4 gr Pressure: 17,500
200gr LRN	5.5 gr	Unique	900 fps		CCI SP	guest
200gr LRN	extremely accurate from 4" S&W M66, powerful load only use in +p rated revolvers
90gr JHP	5.5 gr	Bullseye	1,340 fps	1.41"	Fed 100	Alliant
90gr JHP	Suggested starting load: 5.0 gr Pressure: 17,000
90gr JHP	4.5 gr	Red Dot	1,245 fps	1.41"	Fed 100	Alliant
90gr JHP	Suggested starting load: 4.1 gr Pressure: 17,000
90gr JHP	5.1 gr	Green Dot	1,260 fps	1.41"	Fed 100	Alliant
90gr JHP	Suggested starting load: 4.6 gr Pressure: 16,900
90gr JHP	6.3 gr	Unique	1,300 fps	1.41"	Fed 100	Alliant
90gr JHP	Suggested starting load: 5.7 gr Pressure: 16,800
90gr JHP	6.5 gr	Herco	1,310 fps	1.41"	Fed 100	Alliant
90gr JHP	Suggested starting load: 5.9 gr Pressure: 17,100
90gr JHP	9.1 gr	Blue Dot	1,345 fps	1.41"	Fed 100	Alliant
90gr JHP	Suggested starting load: 8.2 gr Pressure: 16,900
95gr JHP	5.8 gr	Bullseye	1,104 fps		Win SP	guest
95gr JHP	Nice 38spl +P load that shoots well out of my 2 1/4" Ruger SP101. Bullet is Remington 95gr JHP Email author: jimbo1096 See all of jimbo1096's loads

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