38 S&W loads?

[Baal]

Thanks BAR. Between here and CGN it's the first actual attempt to answer the question.

25-5, yes I've slugged the barrel. Yes I've tried factory ammo. And then I bought 200 grain cast bullets since that's what this revolver was designed to use.

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[Sentryduty]

And then I bought 200 grain cast bullets since that's what this revolver was designed to use.

Now this piques my interest, where did you find these?

I suspect a good route is starting the base load data in the books and working up with a chrony until you can duplicate the old .38/200 performance velocities.

Based on the dismal results with Remington 147 grain .38 S&W out of my WAR FINISH Mark 4, the above is where my thinking is at.

Keep us posted with your results, your path might save me a few false starts.

[25-5]

Baal
I must apologize. I had intended to post 2.8gr of W231 for the 200gr RN, however, I got caught up in my interest of your results. I got the load off another forum and one response was it might be a little hot, but the OP stuck to it. That and the info of BAR is all I've found so far. I use 2.4gr W231 and 2gr Titegroup for a 158gr .358 SWC in my Webley Mark III with good result. As I mentioned I had bad luck with .361 in that revolver.
On the day of your post I had just picked up an Enfield No.2 Mk1 and was much interested in your comments.
I have ordered 200 Grain Long Round Nose Webley MK I (.361) [361-200-MK I] - $17.00 : Matts Bullets from Matt's bullets. I plan to start at my 158gr loadings and work up.
I did shoot the Enfield yesterday with different factory and my reloads. All grouped very well at 15yds, centered but 2" low.