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Load data for .38 Special + .357 | 125gr | Speer TMJ

Recommended Powder(s): none

.38 Special + .357 | 125gr | Speer TMJ

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.357 | 125gr | Speer TMJ
Manufacturer SKU:
4015
Bullet Weight:
125gr | 8.1g
Bullet Diameter:
0.357" | 9.07mm
Bullet Length:
0.515" | 13.1mm
Caliber:
.38 Special load data
Case Length (l3):
1.145" | 29.1mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):
1.527" | 38.8mm
Seated Depth:
0.133" | 3.4mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.133" | 3.4mm
Case Capacity:
23.1 Grains of Water | 1.50 cm³
Primer Size:
Small Pistol (SP)
Max. allowed Pressure:
21756 psi | 1500 bar
LID:
LID_B6218_C585
Last updated:
2025-01-01

Load data for 16 loads in caliber .38 Special with .357 | 125gr | Speer TMJ bullet and 8 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 100]*
<<locked>>
69%
18275
84%
**91
89%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
96%
15867
73%
**01
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
96%
14576
67%
**04
100%
Rottweil P 806
<<locked>>
68%
19566
90%
**96
95%
SNPE Vectan BA7 1/2
<<locked>>
64%
19218
88%
**94
95%
[Vihtavuori 3N38]*
<<locked>>
70%
18623
86%
**14
82%
[Vihtavuori N105]*
<<locked>>
78%
18724
86%
**83
87%
Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star
<<locked>>
68%
18594
85%
**33
100%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 5.50''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
[ADI AP 100]*
<<locked>>
61%
14678
67%
**79
84%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
60%
7600
35%
**5
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
62%
7281
33%
**1
99%
Rottweil P 806
<<locked>>
61%
15243
70%
**65
90%
SNPE Vectan BA7 1/2
<<locked>>
61%
17825
82%
**52
94%
[Vihtavuori 3N38]*
<<locked>>
68%
17477
80%
**91
81%
[Vihtavuori N105]*
<<locked>>
72%
15185
70%
**61
81%
Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star
<<locked>>
61%
15534
71%
**4
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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