38 special cowboy action loads

[Imeagher]

Was wondering who has experience with light recoiling 38 loads. I have clays and 700-x on hand. The bullet I’m loading is a Missouri bullets 105 gn truncated flat point. Any load data and experience good or bad would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[Michigan Slim]

I don't use either powder but lots of folks do, as well as the bullet. Just watch your overall length in your rifle. You may find that you need to set them out a bit but probably not. I don't have load data for either handy at the moment. Look at the powder manufacturers sites and use the bottom of the charge range.

 

[Imeagher]

Thanks slim. Loading for a vaquero, no rifle yet. Looked at the reloading data but haven’t found exactly what I’m looking for. Figured I could come safely close from info on bullet weights a bit heavier and lighter. Just hoping I’d get lucky with someone on here shooting the same setup.

 

[Michigan Slim]

I use 2.9 grains of Red Dot or 3.5 grains of Trail Boss with a 125 grain RNFP cast from a Lee mold. Good round with little recoil. I wouldn't go any lower.