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    Default reload for 2in 38s

    i have a 38lcr luger 2in i need a lite load for my wife. i have 150gr slwc and i have red dot and bulleye help.
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    What manuals do you have?

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    Are you looking for a practice load? Try this link at Alliant If she is using the gun for protection you might consider something with a little more energy but she needs lots of practice first. I know they are expensive but Corebon has really impressed me but I am using it in 44spec and 45 acp.
    http://www.alliantpowder.com/reloade...26&bulletid=30

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    i went to site but no 150 gr lwc. im load 3.1 gr bulleye. but my wife say its kick to hard . do you think i can go down to 2.7. or sure i get a 148 gr mold.

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    You can use the load data for a heavier bullet (150-160gr) safely. 2.8 is the minimum BEYE load - you can go a bit lower, but be aware and careful you don't get a bullet stuck in the barrel. Even the lightest wadcutter loads are not pleasant to shoot in a snubbie, but they are managable enough to maintain proficiency. I don't shoot mine for pleasure, but I do shoot it regularly as I carry it every day.

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    I carry a 38 J-Frame. I practice with 144 gr wadcutters. I reloaded a couple hundred rounds last night. I loaded with 3.4 gr of Bullseye. This is a hot load but not max. BUT DO NOT TAKE MY WORD ON POWDER CHARGES. Like mentioned above, you can use a heavier bullet load data safely. Always go by the manual. If the bullet weight and or design is not listed then use a heavier bullet data and work up.
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    Bullseye and cast bullets The biggest trouble is a double charge does not show well but I have loaded to one grain putting bullet down near powder without worrying about getting slug stuck in barrel. By the way that is still a fairly dangerous load it is slow but will penetrate and kill went though possum.

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    Quote Originally Posted by aim staight 2 View Post
    i went to site but no 150 gr lwc. im load 3.1 gr bulleye. but my wife say its kick to hard . do you think i can go down to 2.7. or sure i get a 148 gr mold.
    Try the Lee 358-105-swc if you're going to get a new mold. This lightweight bullet produces a very light recoil, and it's incredibly accurate.

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