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Load data for .38 Short Colt + .355 | 85gr | AERO SO,- smax:7.85

Recommended Powder(s): none

.38 Short Colt + .355 | 85gr | AERO SO,- smax:7.85

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.355 | 85gr | AERO SO,- smax:7.85
Bullet Weight:
85gr | 5.5g
Bullet Diameter:
0.355" | 9.02mm
Bullet Length:
0.561" | 14.2mm
Caliber:
.38 Short Colt load data
Case Length (l3):
0.755" | 19.2mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):
1.182" | 30.0mm
Seated Depth:
0.134" | 3.4mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.134" | 3.4mm
Case Capacity:
11.0 Grains of Water | 0.71 cm³
Primer Size:
Small Pistol (SP)
Max. allowed Pressure:
13053 psi | 900 bar
LID:
LID_B98_C584
Last updated:
2025-01-01

Load data for 20 loads in caliber .38 Short Colt with .355 | 85gr | AERO SO,- smax:7.85 bullet and 10 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
[Accurate Solo 1250]*
<<locked>>
66%
10878
83%
**9
84%
[Hodgdon TrailBoss]*
<<locked>>
91%
6599
51%
**2
88%
[Maxam CSB 1]*
<<locked>>
70%
11443
88%
**8
85%
Maxam CSB 2
<<locked>>
75%
11545
88%
**27
93%
Maxam CSB 3
<<locked>>
65%
11661
89%
**5
91%
ReloadSwiss RS 12
<<locked>>
65%
11676
89%
**33
96%
[ReloadSwiss RS 14]*
<<locked>>
96%
6541
50%
**8
83%
Vihtavuori N320
<<locked>>
63%
11327
87%
**8
94%
Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star
<<locked>>
88%
11443
88%
**8
100%
[Vihtavuori N330]*
<<locked>>
67%
11385
87%
**4
86%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 5.50''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
[Accurate Solo 1250]*
<<locked>>
62%
9979
76%
**3
82%
[Hodgdon TrailBoss]*
<<locked>>
78%
5598
43%
**3
85%
[Maxam CSB 1]*
<<locked>>
63%
9544
73%
**3
81%
[Maxam CSB 2]*
<<locked>>
61%
8238
63%
**3
86%
[Maxam CSB 3]*
<<locked>>
61%
10646
82%
**6
89%
ReloadSwiss RS 12
<<locked>>
62%
10791
83%
**7
95%
[ReloadSwiss RS 14]*
<<locked>>
89%
6005
46%
**2
81%
Vihtavuori N320
<<locked>>
60%
10370
79%
**5
93%
Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star
<<locked>>
61%
6701
51%
**5
94%
[Vihtavuori N330]*
<<locked>>
60%
9413
72%
**2
82%

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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