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Load data for .38 Long Colt + .355 | 124gr | Limit FMJ

Recommended Powder(s): none

.38 Long Colt + .355 | 124gr | Limit FMJ

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.355 | 124gr | Limit FMJ
Manufacturer SKU:
#110
Bullet Weight:
124gr | 8.0g
Bullet Diameter:
0.355" | 9.02mm
Bullet Length:
0.608" | 15.4mm
Caliber:
.38 Long Colt load data
Case Length (l3):
1.035" | 26.3mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):
1.161" | 29.5mm
Seated Depth:
0.482" | 12.2mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.482" | 12.2mm
Case Capacity:
17.3 Grains of Water | 1.12 cm³
Primer Size:
Small Pistol (SP)
Max. allowed Pressure:
13053 psi | 900 bar
LID:
LID_B10946_C581
Last updated:
2025-08-15

Load data for 12 loads in caliber .38 Long Colt with .355 | 124gr | Limit FMJ bullet and 6 powders such as none. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above.

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Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
[Hodgdon CFE Pistol]*
<<locked>>
62%
11531
88%
**2
87%
[Lovex S020]*
<<locked>>
62%
11255
86%
**2
83%
[Maxam CSB 1]*
<<locked>>
67%
11603
89%
**2
88%
Maxam CSB 2
<<locked>>
70%
11153
85%
**5
95%
Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star
<<locked>>
83%
11385
87%
**6
100%
Vihtavuori N330
<<locked>>
66%
11661
89%
**2
90%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 5.50''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
[Hodgdon CFE Pistol]*
<<locked>>
60%
10907
84%
**6
86%
[Lovex S020]*²
<<locked>>
59%
10588
81%
**6
81%
[Maxam CSB 1]*
<<locked>>
64%
10965
84%
**3
87%
Maxam CSB 2
<<locked>>
63%
9500
73%
**9
92%
Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star
<<locked>>
80%
10559
81%
**9
100%
[Vihtavuori N330]*
<<locked>>
63%
11124
85%
**5
89%

Start Load - Barrel Length: 5.50''

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FR ... fill rate of the cartridge in percent

MaxP ... max. pressure of load in psi or bar

% ... max. pressure of load in percent of the maximum allowed pressure for this caliber 

V(0) ... muzzle velocity in feet per second (fps) or  meters per second (m/s)

z ... powder burnt in percent

[...] *... not dangerous but load has suboptimal powder burnt with possible characteristics such as extensive muzzle flash or inaccurate loads.

[...] ²... fill rate low - you might want to consider using a filler to ensure proper ignition.

[...] ᴾ... possible press load - work up slowly to this load while watching for signs of excessive pressure.

👍  ... recommended powder/load for this caliber and bullet combination based on its ballistic performance.

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