Low Flash Powder for 38 Special

[hammerdrop99]

What in your experience would be the best powder to use for a low flash 38 Special load. I have not conducted any test loads, but I am currently using Bullseye and Unique for 38 Special.

I purchased some Buffalo Bore 150 gr. hard cast wadcutter loads for my J frame and they perform great. I would like to duplicate that load as close as possible.

[stimpylu32]

Not sure your going to find such a powder , and if you don't mind me asking , why a low flash ?  I'd be more concerned as to how well it shoots and start from there .

You may give BB a call , I don't think they will tell you what powder & charge they use , but you'll never know if you don't ask . 

stimpy

[woodchukhntr]

It would have to be a fast burning powder like Bullseye, but in a revolver the cylinder to barrel gap would give off a lot of flash even if most of the powder were to burn in the barrel.

[bilmac]

I worked on a load years ago because I wanted something that might be easier to shoot with night sights. I ended up with moderate charges of W230. I think the modern equivelant is W231.

[Lloyd Smale]

some claim power pistol was designed to be a low flash powder in semi autos. Its a bit slow for the 38 but im sure it could be used.