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.38 Long Colt (Handloader issue #345)

Warning! A Colt Single Action Army with a 51/2-inch barrel was used to test all loads. Bullets from RCBS and Rapine moulds were cast by Mike Venturino. Alloy was 1:20 tin-to lead mix. Bullets were sized .358 inch and lubed with DGL. Winchester Small Pistol primers and Starline cases were used throughout. Source: Handloader August/September 2023 issue #345.

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Wt.	Bullet	Powder Manufacturer	Powder	Charge	Velocity (FPS)
140	RCBS 38-140-CM RN/FP	Alliant	Bullseye	Subscribe	747
Remarks: COAL (inches): 1.330; extreme velocity spread (fps): 45
140	RCBS 38-140-CM RN/FP	Hodgdon	Titegroup	Subscribe	750
Remarks: COAL (inches): 1.330; extreme velocity spread (fps): 59
140	RCBS 38-140-CM RN/FP	Winchester	W-231	Subscribe	769
Remarks: COAL (inches): 1.330; extreme velocity spread (fps): 43
140	RCBS 38-140-CM RN/FP	Alliant	Unique	Subscribe	767
Remarks: COAL (inches): 1.330; extreme velocity spread (fps): 74
145	Rapine 38-145HB RN/FP	Alliant	Bullseye	Subscribe	746
Remarks: COAL (inches): 1.380; extreme velocity spread (fps): 52
145	Rapine 38-145HB RN/FP	Hodgdon	Titegroup	Subscribe	791
Remarks: COAL (inches): 1.380; extreme velocity spread (fps): 17
145	Rapine 38-145HB RN/FP	Winchester	W-231	Subscribe	733
Remarks: COAL (inches): 1.380; extreme velocity spread (fps): 75
145	Rapine 38-145HB RN/FP	Alliant	Unique	Subscribe	774
Remarks: COAL (inches): 1.380; extreme velocity spread (fps): 89
148	Speer HB/WC	Alliant	Bullseye	Subscribe	714
Remarks: COAL (inches): 1.240; extreme velocity spread (fps): 27
148	Speer HB/WC	Hodgdon	Titegroup	Subscribe	698
Remarks: COAL (inches): 1.240; extreme velocity spread (fps): 32
148	Speer HB/WC	Winchester	W-231	Subscribe	805
Remarks: COAL (inches): 1.240; extreme velocity spread (fps): 26
148	Speer HB/WC	Alliant	Unique	Subscribe	727
Remarks: COAL (inches): 1.240; extreme velocity spread (fps): 54