WST .38 loads for H&G 50 bullet
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WST .38 loads for H&G 50 bullet
I am trying to learn how to shoot a Colt Python revolver and would like to use WST powder with the H&G 50 148 GR wadcutter bullet (button nose - basically a full wadcutter) and cannot find much load data on the web for WST powder. I know that for the HBWC bullet around 2.7-2.8 GR is ideal but don't know how much I should increase the load for a solid wadcutter? Any advice is appreciated.
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Archer Gravely- Posts : 33
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Re: WST .38 loads for H&G 50 bullet
If seated flush, I wouldn't go above 2.8 which is the max recommended by Hodgdon for HBWC. I also have a 2001 Winchester manual; it lists 2.8 as the max for HBWC, but 2.7 as the max for BBWC (solid). If you require more velocity, HP-38 / Win 231 may be more appropriate.
I've been loading 2.7 of WST with DEWC (solid) seated flush, with good results.
I've been loading 2.7 of WST with DEWC (solid) seated flush, with good results.
desben- Posts : 385
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Re: WST .38 loads for H&G 50 bullet
For a solid DEWC in a revolver, you can go as high as 3.0 BE.
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Re: WST .38 loads for H&G 50 bullet
WITH THE SOLID BASE BULLET YOU LISTED 2.9GR WORKED JUST FINE. JP
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