Load data for .38 Special + .357 | 105gr | Lehigh Defense Controlled Fracturing

Recommended Powder(s): Hodgdon Universal, Maxam CSB 2, Vihtavuori N330

Load Specifications

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Bullet:	.357 \| 105gr \| Lehigh Defense Controlled Fracturing
Manufacturer SKU:	02357105SP
Bullet Weight:	105gr \| 6.8g
Bullet Diameter:	0.357" \| 9.07mm
Bullet Length:	0.640" \| 16.3mm
Caliber:	.38 Special load data
Case Length (l3):	1.145" \| 29.1mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):	1.274" \| 32.4mm
Seated Depth:	0.511" \| 13.0mm
Shank Seated Depth:	0.443" \| 11.2mm
Case Capacity:	23.1 Grains of Water \| 1.50 cm³
Primer Size:	Small Pistol (SP)
Max. allowed Pressure:	21756 psi \| 1500 bar
LID:	LID_B11034_C585
Last updated:	2025-11-04
Recommended Twist Rate:	1:25 - 1:21

Load data for 76 loads in caliber .38 Special with .357 | 105gr | Lehigh Defense Controlled Fracturing bullet and 38 powders such as Hodgdon Universal, Maxam CSB 2, Vihtavuori N330. 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>>	66%	19464	89%	**68	100%
ADI AS 30	<<locked>>	69%	18710	86%	**60	100%
ADI AS 50N	<<locked>>	67%	18362	84%	**96	100%
Accurate No. 2	<<locked>>	71%	18942	87%	**15	91%
Accurate Solo 1000	<<locked>>	67%	18623	86%	**70	100%
Accurate Solo 1250	<<locked>>	79%	19551	90%	**48	99%
Alliant BULLSEYE	<<locked>>	66%	18666	86%	**55	95%
Alliant UNIQUE	<<locked>>	81%	19363	89%	**91	95%
Baschieri & Pellagri 100	<<locked>>	73%	19508	90%	**02	100%
[Hodgdon HS-6]*	<<locked>>	66%	18985	87%	**65	84%
[Hodgdon Longshot]*	<<locked>>	63%	19232	88%	**75	87%
Hodgdon Universal 👍	<<locked>>	73%	19464	89%	**68	100%
Hodgdon CFE Pistol	<<locked>>	75%	19261	89%	**52	99%
Hodgdon TrailBoss	<<locked>>	97%	7702	35%	**4	98%
Lovex S020	<<locked>>	72%	18594	85%	**48	96%
Maxam CSB 1	<<locked>>	80%	18362	84%	**15	99%
Maxam CSB 2 👍	<<locked>>	83%	19276	89%	**91	100%
Maxam CSB 3	<<locked>>	73%	18550	85%	**12	100%
Maxam CSB 4	<<locked>>	69%	18260	84%	**86	100%
Maxam CSB 5	<<locked>>	66%	19203	88%	**70	100%
Ramshot Silhouette	<<locked>>	65%	19131	88%	**68	92%
ReloadSwiss RS 12	<<locked>>	70%	18623	86%	**61	100%
ReloadSwiss RS 14	<<locked>>	95%	6237	29%	**1	90%
ReloadSwiss RS 20	<<locked>>	82%	18536	85%	**84	96%
Rottweil P 801	<<locked>>	65%	19464	89%	**42	100%
[Rottweil P 806]*	<<locked>>	96%	16694	77%	**40	83%
SNPE Vectan A0	<<locked>>	79%	18652	86%	**15	94%
SNPE Vectan BA 9	<<locked>>	70%	18710	86%	**09	97%
[SNPE Vectan BA7 1/2]*	<<locked>>	86%	18811	86%	**42	85%
SNPE Vectan BA9 1/2	<<locked>>	73%	18768	86%	**29	99%
Somchem MP200	<<locked>>	73%	19145	88%	**65	93%
Somchem MS200	<<locked>>	75%	18478	85%	**32	95%
[Vihtavuori 3N37]*	<<locked>>	82%	18550	85%	**75	87%
Vihtavuori N320	<<locked>>	72%	19189	88%	**32	100%
Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star	<<locked>>	95%	17463	80%	**47	100%
Vihtavuori N330 👍	<<locked>>	75%	18188	84%	**58	100%
Vihtavuori N340	<<locked>>	78%	19145	88%	**58	95%
[Vihtavuori N350]*	<<locked>>	87%	19566	90%	**98	88%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 5.50''

Powder	Charge	FR	MaxP	%	V(0)	z
ADI AP 70N	<<locked>>	62%	16752	77%	**09	99%
ADI AS 30	<<locked>>	60%	14301	66%	**8	100%
ADI AS 50N	<<locked>>	61%	15664	72%	**33	100%
[Accurate No. 2]*	<<locked>>	61%	13677	63%	**4	86%
Accurate Solo 1000	<<locked>>	62%	15751	72%	**07	100%
Accurate Solo 1250	<<locked>>	60%	10994	51%	**2	92%
Alliant BULLSEYE	<<locked>>	61%	15969	73%	**86	93%
[Alliant UNIQUE]*	<<locked>>	61%	10747	49%	**2	85%
Baschieri & Pellagri 100	<<locked>>	60%	12894	59%	**5	98%
[Hodgdon HS-6]*	<<locked>>	61%	15824	73%	**83	80%
[Hodgdon Longshot]*	<<locked>>	61%	17912	82%	**42	85%
Hodgdon Universal	<<locked>>	61%	13140	60%	**10	96%
Hodgdon CFE Pistol	<<locked>>	61%	12488	57%	**1	94%
Hodgdon TrailBoss	<<locked>>	77%	5120	24%	**3	92%
Lovex S020	<<locked>>	61%	12488	57%	**1	91%
Maxam CSB 1	<<locked>>	60%	10486	48%	**2	92%
Maxam CSB 2	<<locked>>	61%	9732	45%	**2	97%
Maxam CSB 3	<<locked>>	62%	13300	61%	**4	99%
Maxam CSB 4	<<locked>>	60%	14054	65%	**1	100%
Maxam CSB 5	<<locked>>	60%	15940	73%	**07	100%
Ramshot Silhouette	<<locked>>	62%	16723	77%	**09	90%
ReloadSwiss RS 12	<<locked>>	61%	13460	62%	**47	100%
[ReloadSwiss RS 14]*	<<locked>>	80%	4743	22%	**3	85%
[ReloadSwiss RS 20]*	<<locked>>	61%	9674	44%	**2	84%
Rottweil P 801	<<locked>>	60%	16563	76%	**86	100%
[Rottweil P 806]*	<<locked>>	93%	15026	69%	**84	80%
[SNPE Vectan A0]*	<<locked>>	61%	11211	52%	**9	85%
SNPE Vectan BA 9	<<locked>>	61%	14054	65%	**1	94%
[SNPE Vectan BA7 1/2]*	<<locked>>	78%	14591	67%	**33	80%
SNPE Vectan BA9 1/2	<<locked>>	60%	12850	59%	**1	95%
[Somchem MP200]*	<<locked>>	62%	13547	62%	**20	87%
[Somchem MS200]*	<<locked>>	62%	12807	59%	**8	89%
[Vihtavuori 3N37]*	<<locked>>	72%	13329	61%	**37	80%
Vihtavuori N320	<<locked>>	61%	13416	62%	**01	100%
Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star	<<locked>>	62%	7165	33%	**4	100%
Vihtavuori N330	<<locked>>	60%	11052	51%	**8	95%
[Vihtavuori N340]*	<<locked>>	61%	11284	52%	**5	86%
[Vihtavuori N350]*	<<locked>>	76%	14112	65%	**50	81%

Start Load - Barrel Length: 5.50''

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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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