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Load data for .38 Short Colt + .355 | 90gr | CutEdge HGHP

Recommended Powder(s): Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star

.38 Short Colt + .355 | 90gr | CutEdge HGHP

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.355 | 90gr | CutEdge HGHP
Manufacturer SKU:
HGHP 9MM 90
Bullet Weight:
90gr | 5.8g
Bullet Diameter:
0.355" | 9.02mm
Bullet Length:
0.609" | 15.5mm
Caliber:
.38 Short Colt load data
Case Length (l3):
0.755" | 19.2mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):
1.182" | 30.0mm
Seated Depth:
0.182" | 4.6mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.182" | 4.6mm
Case Capacity:
11.0 Grains of Water | 0.71 cm³
Primer Size:
Small Pistol (SP)
Max. allowed Pressure:
13053 psi | 900 bar
LID:
LID_B8533_C584
Last updated:
2025-01-01

Load data for 22 loads in caliber .38 Short Colt with .355 | 90gr | CutEdge HGHP bullet and 11 powders such as Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star. The key underlying parameters are shown in the table above.

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    Our default view only displays powders/loads that fulfill certain criteria: Max pressure of a load <=90% of Max. Standardized Pressure. Fill Rate (Min FR): >80% and <100% for rife loads,  >60% and <100% for pistol loads. Min. Propellant Combustion (Min z): >90% for rifle loads , >80% for pistol/revolver loads. Relax these criteria at your own risk to potentially get more powders shown in the load tables.

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Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
Accurate Solo 1250
69%
83%
83%
Baschieri & Pellagri 100
65%
89%
90%
Hodgdon Universal
65%
86%
85%
Maxam CSB 1
74%
90%
85%
Maxam CSB 2
77%
81%
90%
Maxam CSB 3
68%
89%
90%
ReloadSwiss RS 12
66%
81%
94%
SNPE Vectan BA9 1/2
64%
84%
83%
Vihtavuori N320
66%
85%
93%
Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star
94%
88%
100%
Vihtavuori N330
72%
89%
86%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 5.50''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
[Accurate Solo 1250]*
<<locked>>
65%
9935
76%
**7
81%
[Baschieri & Pellagri 100]*
<<locked>>
61%
10370
79%
**0
88%
[Hodgdon Universal]*
<<locked>>
61%
10385
80%
**0
83%
[Maxam CSB 1]*
<<locked>>
66%
9500
73%
**1
80%
[Maxam CSB 2]*
<<locked>>
60%
7295
56%
**1
81%
[Maxam CSB 3]*
<<locked>>
63%
10341
79%
**7
88%
ReloadSwiss RS 12
<<locked>>
62%
9602
74%
**9
92%
[SNPE Vectan BA9 1/2]*
<<locked>>
60%
9935
76%
**4
80%
Vihtavuori N320
<<locked>>
62%
9921
76%
**0
91%
Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star
<<locked>>
62%
6411
49%
**6
93%
[Vihtavuori N330]*
<<locked>>
64%
9384
72%
**7
80%

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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