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Load data for .38 Special + .357 | 110gr | Barnes TAC-XP

Recommended Powder(s): ReloadSwiss RS 20

.38 Special + .357 | 110gr | Barnes TAC-XP

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.357 | 110gr | Barnes TAC-XP
Manufacturer SKU:
30449
Bullet Weight:
110gr | 7.1g
Bullet Diameter:
0.357" | 9.07mm
Bullet Length:
0.680" | 17.3mm
Caliber:
.38 Special load data
Case Length (l3):
1.145" | 29.1mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):
1.527" | 38.8mm
Seated Depth:
0.298" | 7.6mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.298" | 7.6mm
Case Capacity:
23.1 Grains of Water | 1.50 cm³
Primer Size:
Small Pistol (SP)
Max. allowed Pressure:
21756 psi | 1500 bar
LID:
LID_B701_C585
Last updated:
2025-01-01

Load data for 24 loads in caliber .38 Special with .357 | 110gr | Barnes TAC-XP bullet and 12 powders such as ReloadSwiss RS 20. 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>>
79%
19290
89%
**37
85%
[Alliant POWER PISTOL]*
<<locked>>
64%
18159
83%
**40
82%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
93%
12314
57%
**8
100%
Maxam CSB 1
<<locked>>
65%
19102
88%
**71
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
91%
10805
50%
**8
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 20 👍
<<locked>>
67%
19218
88%
**53
99%
Rottweil P 806
<<locked>>
79%
19493
90%
**39
91%
SNPE Vectan A0
<<locked>>
64%
18376
84%
**68
97%
SNPE Vectan BA7 1/2
<<locked>>
70%
18536
85%
**98
90%
Vihtavuori 3N37
<<locked>>
67%
19058
88%
**43
92%
Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star
<<locked>>
78%
19174
88%
**89
100%
Vihtavuori N350
<<locked>>
69%
18739
86%
**34
92%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 5.50''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
[ADI AP 100]*
<<locked>>
73%
16186
74%
**52
81%
[Alliant POWER PISTOL]*
<<locked>>
61%
16636
76%
**94
80%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
61%
6556
30%
**2
98%
Maxam CSB 1
<<locked>>
62%
17158
79%
**25
100%
[ReloadSwiss RS 14]²
<<locked>>
59%
6048
28%
**2
94%
ReloadSwiss RS 20
<<locked>>
61%
15766
72%
**58
98%
[Rottweil P 806]*
<<locked>>
66%
12285
56%
**25
81%
SNPE Vectan A0
<<locked>>
60%
16694
77%
**19
96%
[SNPE Vectan BA7 1/2]*
<<locked>>
62%
14359
66%
**76
85%
[Vihtavuori 3N37]*
<<locked>>
61%
15911
73%
**61
89%
Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star
<<locked>>
60%
12328
57%
**2
100%
[Vihtavuori N350]*
<<locked>>
61%
14098
65%
**02
87%

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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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