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Kenny Z.

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Bullet speed
« on: October 24, 2005, 11:22:00 am »
Does anyone know what the speed of a .38 cal., 148 gr. WC would obtain using 2.7 gr. of Bullseye powder?
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Data from Handloader.com
« Reply #1 on: October 24, 2005, 12:39:41 pm »
Handloader.com has some information...

148gr LWC  2.8 gr Bullseye  815 fps 1.18"  Fed 100  Alliant
Suggested starting load: 2.5 gr

Pressure: 15,900

148gr LWC  2.7 gr Bullseye  785 fps 1.18"  Fed 100  Alliant
Suggested starting load: 2.4 gr

Pressure: 14,600