I like about 1100 fps, just subsonic where it goes "Boom" rather than "Ka-pow". I have the old Ideal 175 gr. mould in both regular and HP. Works well and mimics old vintage loads, great in .40 and 10mm too. Also I have custom 200 gr. FNGC and spectacular 230 gr. FNGC moulds. The latter at 1100 fps would do about anything I needed it to and still be so pleasant to shoot in a light gun.
Even in the 900-1000 fps range the old warrior still delivers. Have you seen Taffin's article on the .38 WCF on the net? Lots of great loads and info.
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The Reeder 38-40 Continues to impress..
- Huey, 2019-08-24, 08:37
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I decided to lower my speeds for comfort in shooting
- WB, 2019-08-24, 10:25
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Scotty where did you get the 200 and 230 molds? (nm)
- Asa, 2019-08-24, 11:00
- I think mine are out of production but - WB, 2019-08-24, 17:57
- I've got JTs, Lee Martin's and Linebaugh's data... - Huey, 2019-08-24, 10:51
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Links for the guys...
- WB, 2019-08-24, 10:43
- Gary is building me a 23" G2 Carbine in 38-40 WCF... - Huey, 2019-08-24, 10:59
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Scotty where did you get the 200 and 230 molds? (nm)
- Asa, 2019-08-24, 11:00
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I decided to lower my speeds for comfort in shooting
- WB, 2019-08-24, 10:25