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Load data for .38 Short Colt + .355 | 116.6gr | Peregrine VRG6 Solid

Recommended Powder(s): none

.38 Short Colt + .355 | 116.6gr | Peregrine VRG6 Solid

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.355 | 116.6gr | Peregrine VRG6 Solid
Bullet Weight:
117gr | 7.6g
Bullet Diameter:
0.355" | 9.02mm
Bullet Length:
0.622" | 15.8mm
Caliber:
.38 Short Colt load data
Case Length (l3):
0.755" | 19.2mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):
1.182" | 30.0mm
Seated Depth:
0.195" | 5.0mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.144" | 3.7mm
Case Capacity:
11.0 Grains of Water | 0.71 cm³
Primer Size:
Small Pistol (SP)
Max. allowed Pressure:
13053 psi | 900 bar
LID:
LID_B8178_C584
Last updated:
2025-01-01
Recommended Twist Rate:
1:26 - 1:21

Load data for 30 loads in caliber .38 Short Colt with .355 | 116.6gr | Peregrine VRG6 Solid bullet and 15 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
ADI AP 70N
<<locked>>
65%
11734
90%
**0
92%
[Accurate Solo 1250]*
<<locked>>
73%
10863
83%
**8
89%
Baschieri & Pellagri 100
<<locked>>
68%
11255
86%
**8
95%
Hodgdon Universal
<<locked>>
72%
11734
90%
**0
92%
[Lovex S020]*
<<locked>>
70%
10834
83%
**7
85%
Maxam CSB 1
<<locked>>
78%
11647
89%
**7
90%
Maxam CSB 2
<<locked>>
80%
10269
79%
**7
96%
Maxam CSB 3
<<locked>>
71%
11574
89%
**1
95%
ReloadSwiss RS 12
<<locked>>
73%
11531
88%
**3
99%
[SNPE Vectan BA 9]*
<<locked>>
67%
11734
90%
**4
87%
[SNPE Vectan BA9 1/2]*
<<locked>>
67%
10573
81%
**1
88%
[Somchem MS200]*
<<locked>>
71%
11110
85%
**1
83%
Vihtavuori N320
<<locked>>
69%
11298
87%
**7
98%
Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star
<<locked>>
93%
9935
76%
**8
100%
Vihtavuori N330
<<locked>>
75%
11690
90%
**7
92%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 5.50''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
ADI AP 70N
<<locked>>
61%
10312
79%
**7
90%
[Accurate Solo 1250]*
<<locked>>
64%
8180
63%
**2
83%
[Baschieri & Pellagri 100]²
<<locked>>
59%
8238
63%
**2
90%
[Hodgdon Universal]*²
<<locked>>
59%
7716
59%
**2
84%
[Lovex S020]*
<<locked>>
66%
9442
72%
**8
82%
[Maxam CSB 1]*
<<locked>>
64%
7745
59%
**6
83%
[Maxam CSB 2]*
<<locked>>
63%
5802
44%
**9
84%
Maxam CSB 3
<<locked>>
61%
8601
66%
**5
90%
ReloadSwiss RS 12
<<locked>>
61%
7353
56%
**1
94%
[SNPE Vectan BA 9]*
<<locked>>
63%
10399
80%
**5
85%
[SNPE Vectan BA9 1/2]*
<<locked>>
63%
9195
70%
**8
86%
[Somchem MS200]*
<<locked>>
67%
9776
75%
**1
80%
Vihtavuori N320
<<locked>>
60%
8180
63%
**9
94%
Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star
<<locked>>
76%
6251
48%
**6
98%
[Vihtavuori N330]*
<<locked>>
63%
7745
59%
**5
84%

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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