Howdy Pards Note that the caliber of interest is the 38 S&W (not 38 Special) and the pistol used is a WWII Smith & Wesson model made for the British, hence 38 S&W. The pistol is of relatively recent vintage and modern production, at least compared to the late 1800's/early 1900's, and has been cleared by my gunsmith for factory ammo (side note: 38 S&W factory is not cheap and getting more difficult to find) and factory-spec reloads. I have Lyman mould 358212 which, as luck would have it, throws as-cast bullets at .360 which matches the groove diameter of my pistol. Nominally a 146 grain bullet, my mould using wheel-weight lead throws bullets that are closer to 150 grains. I have a fair amount of Titegroup and Trail Boss and would appreciate any info you good Pards could furnish for loading data for them that will approximate 38 S&W ballistics. My pistol is lots stronger than some of the top-breaks from turn-of-the-last century but , nonetheless, in respect for that WWII Veteran, I definitely want to stay within pressure limits of factory 38 S&W ammo.
Appreciate any info you good Pards can furnish! Thanks Fort Reno Kid