Videos tagged with HP-38

This video focuses on handloading ammunition for the .380 ACP caliber. The title specifies a 95-grain hollow-point (HP) bullet and the use of Hodgdon HP-38 powder for a target load. The description reiterates it's a .380 ACP target load. Several links to firearm-related retailers and accessory manufacturers are provided, including Vedder Holsters, Targets Sports USA, Shootsteel.com, Infinity Targets, Sig Sauer Store, Federal Premium Ammo, Midsouth Shooter Supply, Guns.com, Magpul, Black beard fire starter, Bear Creek Arsenal, Palmetto State Armory, Creedmoor Sports, Legal Heat CCW Training, and Mira Safety products.

This video details the process of reloading 38 Special ammunition using Federal HST Micro bullets, specifically seating them to the cannelure to increase case capacity and potentially boost velocity. The presenter discusses using HP-38 powder and standard load data, aiming for improved performance over factory loads. The goal is to achieve better expansion and penetration in ballistic gel testing.

This video explores the critical differences between various gunpowder types, emphasizing that 'gunpowder isn't gunpowder.' It highlights how burn rate, powder shape (spherical vs. flake), and case volume significantly impact reloading outcomes for specific cartridges like the 300 Blackout and 308 Winchester. The discussion stresses the importance of consulting resources like the Hodgdon Reloading Data Center for optimal powder selection based on bullet weight, desired velocity, and pressure requirements to ensure safe and effective ammunition.

This guide details the process of reloading Speer shot capsules for .38 Special and .357 Magnum revolvers, focusing on pest and varmint control. It covers selecting shot sizes, powder charges, case preparation, capsule seating, crimping, and initial patterning tests. The presenter emphasizes the importance of proper capsule seating and the impact of powder choice on shot dispersion.