Is it worth the switch to Hodgdon CFE Pistol over HP-38? my manuals show that this powder will give more velocity at the same or less pressure than HP-38 in a 38sp / 38sp+p, I am an old dog and would welcome a change as I have bin loading the same powders for a guzzilion yrs, Ron.
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rclark, that,s good thinking having loads made up or written down in case you run out or they discontinue the powder we use, good reason to buy CFE Pistol, thanks, now I just have to find it local so as not to pay Hazmat fee online, Ron.I've used both. But not in .38 Special as I don't have a .38 Special revolver. That said, I found it worked ok in .357, .44 Special, .44 Magnum, and .45 Colt. Same with W-231. I am all for trying a new powder now and then, so go for it. You'll find though, it works just like any other powder ... but at least you'll know what loads works and what doesn't in your gun(s)which is always fun. I have a whole table now of loads that work in my guns. If I ever run out of a favorite powder, I have a list of others that I've already done load development with
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