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Load data for .38 Special + .358 | 158gr | Hornady SWC /HP

Recommended Powder(s): none

.38 Special + .358 | 158gr | Hornady SWC /HP

Load Specifications

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Bullet:
.358 | 158gr | Hornady SWC /HP
Manufacturer SKU:
10428
Bullet Weight:
158gr | 10.2g
Bullet Diameter:
0.358" | 9.09mm
Bullet Length:
0.720" | 18.3mm
Caliber:
.38 Special load data
Case Length (l3):
1.145" | 29.1mm
Cartridge Length (C.O.L.):
1.527" | 38.8mm
Seated Depth:
0.338" | 8.6mm
Shank Seated Depth:
0.338" | 8.6mm
Case Capacity:
23.1 Grains of Water | 1.50 cm³
Primer Size:
Small Pistol (SP)
Max. allowed Pressure:
21756 psi | 1500 bar
LID:
LID_B2793_C585
Last updated:
2025-01-01

Load data for 36 loads in caliber .38 Special with .358 | 158gr | Hornady SWC /HP bullet and 18 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>>
77%
20668
95%
**60
93%
[Accurate No. 7]*
<<locked>>
63%
20552
94%
**96
82%
Alliant POWER PISTOL
<<locked>>
64%
21219
98%
**99
92%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
96%
14127
65%
**4
100%
[Lovex D037.1]*
<<locked>>
63%
20552
94%
**96
82%
Maxam CSB 1
<<locked>>
64%
20914
96%
**8
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
94%
12140
56%
**4
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 20
<<locked>>
64%
20247
93%
**33
100%
[ReloadSwiss RS 24]*
<<locked>>
68%
21567
99%
**06
86%
Rottweil P 806
<<locked>>
75%
21234
98%
**48
97%
SNPE Vectan A0
<<locked>>
65%
21379
98%
**10
100%
SNPE Vectan BA7 1/2
<<locked>>
71%
21437
99%
**50
97%
[Shooters World Major Pistol]*
<<locked>>
63%
20552
94%
**96
82%
Vihtavuori 3N37
<<locked>>
64%
20276
93%
**47
98%
[Vihtavuori 3N38]*
<<locked>>
78%
21292
98%
**96
87%
Vihtavuori N105
<<locked>>
87%
21437
99%
**52
92%
Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star
<<locked>>
74%
19493
90%
**9
100%
Vihtavuori N350
<<locked>>
67%
19957
92%
**43
98%

Max Load - Barrel Length: 5.50''

Powder
Charge
FR
MaxP
%
V(0)
z
[ADI AP 100]*
<<locked>>
60%
12473
57%
**0
83%
[Accurate No. 7]*
<<locked>>
61%
18811
86%
**63
81%
Alliant POWER PISTOL
<<locked>>
61%
19247
88%
**60
90%
Hodgdon TrailBoss
<<locked>>
75%
9224
42%
**6
100%
[Lovex D037.1]*
<<locked>>
61%
18811
86%
**63
81%
Maxam CSB 1
<<locked>>
60%
18550
85%
**8
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 14
<<locked>>
74%
7948
37%
**9
100%
ReloadSwiss RS 20
<<locked>>
60%
17956
83%
**8
100%
[ReloadSwiss RS 24]*
<<locked>>
60%
16462
76%
**8
81%
[Rottweil P 806]*
<<locked>>
61%
12328
57%
**8
89%
SNPE Vectan A0
<<locked>>
61%
19174
88%
**1
100%
SNPE Vectan BA7 1/2
<<locked>>
61%
16012
74%
**5
94%
[Shooters World Major Pistol]*
<<locked>>
61%
18811
86%
**63
81%
Vihtavuori 3N37
<<locked>>
61%
18333
84%
**14
97%
[Vihtavuori 3N38]*
<<locked>>
69%
16041
74%
**1
81%
[Vihtavuori N105]*
<<locked>>
72%
13256
61%
**5
81%
Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star
<<locked>>
60%
13358
61%
**8
100%
Vihtavuori N350
<<locked>>
60%
16027
74%
**8
95%

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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