38 Special Bullseye loads, HP38, Tightgroup or???

For 25/50 yards Bullseye shooting in 38 special what would be the better powder choice?  

Can't find Bullseye, Unique or the other Alliant powders, VV is hens teeth in my area- it's mostly Hodgdon/IMR.

Thoughts?

Hp38/ww231are pretty darn good.

Titegroup or WST are some of my preferred 38spl powders

If I remember correctly, Jerry Keefer preferred WST for 38.

have great luck with HP38/231  4.8gr gives 725-750 fps  with a 148gr
HBWC

L. Boscoe wrote:have great luck with HP38/231  4.8gr gives 725-750 fps  with a 148gr
HBWC

 

That looks more like a .45 LSWC 50 yard load.

you are right-it should be 3.8gr of 231.  Apologies.

3.8 still seems a bit high!

works well for me using HBWC

3.1 ww231, 148 Remington HBWC

Great replies thanks!

on my SW Model 52 with flush seated Speer and Hornady 148gn double end wad cutters:
....i've been very pleased with the groups i'm obtaining from WST 2.7 and 2.8 gn loads
 (as well as with 3.7gn of VV N320).

Where are you guys finding WST?

Bass Pro Shops is one source. Ship to your local store with no shipping/HAZMAT but still expensive.

https://www.powdervalley.com/product/winchester-super-target-wst/?attribute_pa_size=1

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/2900249979?pid=999479&utm_medium=shopping&utm_source=ammoseek&utm_campaign=999479


https://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/item/00034wst1/winchester-wst-smokeless-powder-1-lb?Tk=DFPO

Winchester 244 is another powder to consider. BE-86 if you can find it.

and see this link:

https://www.shootingtimes.com/editorial/new-38special-wadcutter-powder/498967