I have two 2.25" SP's and I have favorite loads for both using my favorite powders of Bullseye and HP38. However, with powder and other components hard to get these days I would like to make some use of two powders I have a lot of. They are 2400 and Zip.
I have lots of data for those for velocities over 1,000 fps but I want to see if I can use them for some mild loads of about 700 to 900 fps for use in my .357. I have both 38SP cases and 357 cases. I have Missouri Bullet Company coated bullets in 140gr and 125gr, the latter being their cowboy load bullets.
I always stay within the book guidelines but the data I see for 38 or 357 loads for both 2400 and Zip do not have low velocity loads. I am not experienced in reducing loads below listed data. Does someone have a load for either of these two powders that would be light for either of these two calibers?
This is for plinking and I do not need great accuracy, nor do I mind if the loads are dirty, just as long as they are safe.
I have lots of data for those for velocities over 1,000 fps but I want to see if I can use them for some mild loads of about 700 to 900 fps for use in my .357. I have both 38SP cases and 357 cases. I have Missouri Bullet Company coated bullets in 140gr and 125gr, the latter being their cowboy load bullets.
I always stay within the book guidelines but the data I see for 38 or 357 loads for both 2400 and Zip do not have low velocity loads. I am not experienced in reducing loads below listed data. Does someone have a load for either of these two powders that would be light for either of these two calibers?
This is for plinking and I do not need great accuracy, nor do I mind if the loads are dirty, just as long as they are safe.