.38-45 Load Data

12 published .38-45 reloading recipes across 4 powders and 2 bullet manufacturers, with bullet weights from 110 to 158 grains and recorded velocities between 834 and 1,197 fps. Every load lists charge weight, velocity, COAL, primer and case where the source published it.

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Recipes
12
Powders
4
Bullet makers
2
Bullet weights
110–158 gr

Sample .38-45 loads

The first 5 of 12 recipes.

BulletPowderChargeVelocityCOALPrimer
Hornady .357" JHP 110grAlliant Bullseye5.3 gr1,120 fps——
Hornady 375" JHP 110grWinchester W-2316.2 gr1,124 fps——
Hornady .355" JHP 115grAlliant Bullseye5.3 gr1,167 fps——
Hornady .355" JHP 115grWinchester W-2316.2 gr1,197 fps——
Speer .355" JSP 125grAlliant Bullseye5.0 gr1,080 fps——

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