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Post by NRA Dave on Sept 10, 2009 10:59:16 GMT -5
One of my good friends gave me a S&W Outdoorsman as a retirement gift. Wonderful gun that I tried for a few years to buy from him. I want to shoot it and maybe even sneak up on a whitetail with it. What is a safe load that would work at close range(under 35 yds) for the gun. It is in great mechanical shape and was made just post war in 1948. I was planning on using a 158g SWC. Powder and load suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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Post by twbryan on Sept 10, 2009 15:57:00 GMT -5
If you are referring to the S&W .38/44 then it should handle up to +P loads. I use bulleye 3.0 grs for mild, 4.5 grains for a heavy. It's better to buy a loading manual and make frequent reference to it.
HTH
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Post by brionic on Sept 10, 2009 16:05:07 GMT -5
Great gun! Really top notch build and finish, especially on the pre-war and early post-war guns.
I've been really happy with Power Pistol and HS-6 in my Heavy Duty. The above advice about using a couple or more loading manuals is sound.
Have fun!
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Brian
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