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Load data for .38 Special + .355 | 125gr | Sierra Sig V-Crown

Recommended Powder(s):

.38 Special + .355 | 125gr | Sierra Sig V-Crown

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.355 | 125gr | Sierra Sig V-Crown
Manufacturer SKU:
9925
Bullet Weight:
125gr | 8.1g
Bullet Diameter:
0.355" | 9.02mm
Bullet Length:
0.533" | 13.5mm
Caliber:
.38 Special load data
Case Length (l3):
1.145" | 29.1mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):
1.527" | 38.8mm
Seated Depth:
0.151" | 3.8mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.151" | 3.8mm
Case Capacity:
23.1 Grains of Water | 1.50 cm³
Primer Size:
Small Pistol (SP)
Max. allowed Pressure:
21756 psi | 1500 bar
LID:
LID_B5940_C585
Last updated:
2025-01-01

Load data for 16 loads in caliber .38 Special with .355 | 125gr | Sierra Sig V-Crown bullet and 8 powder(s). 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
[ADI AP 100]*
<<locked>>
69%
18565
85%
**81
88%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
93%
15374
71%
**4
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
96%
14924
69%
**7
100%
Rottweil P 806
<<locked>>
66%
18797
86%
**60
94%
SNPE Vectan BA7 1/2
<<locked>>
64%
19508
90%
**84
95%
[Vihtavuori 3N38]*
<<locked>>
69%
18666
86%
**07
82%
[Vihtavuori N105]*
<<locked>>
79%
19363
89%
**89
87%
Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star
<<locked>>
68%
18942
87%
**33
100%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 5.50''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
[ADI AP 100]*
<<locked>>
62%
14924
69%
**79
84%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
62%
8369
38%
**4
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
61%
7614
35%
**1
99%
Rottweil P 806
<<locked>>
61%
15461
71%
**71
90%
SNPE Vectan BA7 1/2
<<locked>>
61%
18173
84%
**55
94%
[Vihtavuori 3N38]*
<<locked>>
67%
17477
80%
**81
81%
[Vihtavuori N105]*
<<locked>>
70%
14634
67%
**45
80%
Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star
<<locked>>
61%
15809
73%
**8
100%

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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