DEWC what are they good for?

I've aquired some .148 gr. dewc and am wondering what they are good for. I usually use hbwc. Any information on what they are designed for, the best use for them , and any reloading data would be appreciated.

Work well in most guns. A little stiffer load of bullseye as I remember. Look at the classic loads section on this forum.

Flytrap1 wrote:I've aquired some .148 gr. dewc and am wondering what they are good for. I usually use hbwc. Any information  on  what they are designed for, the best use for them , and any reloading data would be appreciated.

Hi Fly, They are good for shooting into the X-ring at 50 yds. I believe the H&G #50 148gr 

was the traditional bullet choice back in the 1950's - early 1970's.  They used 2.7gr of

Bullseye to propel them.

Tony

My original model 52 had great luck putting them sideways in the target at 25 yards. With 2.9gr
of BE.

jerry

I just received a batch from PENN BULLETS. The first load was tested for function and cycling, and then shot for score at a match. Went in cold..shot to the same zero already on the gun. Luck.. It was 2 gr of WST from the Model 52, which produced good tight x ring groups. Had some life issues the last week, so have been unable to test. Will resume hopefully next week.

Jerry,

What is a equivalent BE powder charge to the 2.0 gr of WST?

Thanks
Jon

Jon,
I don't know off hand... I just kept dropping the charge from  2.5 until it felt soft and cycled /ejected well. Remember, the frame mount , and lightened slide will function with some pretty light loads.. I have never been a fan of BE in the 38.. That classic 2.7 never worked for us in the PPC days.. I knew no one,  who was anyone, that shot it.  I have some BA10 and 231 I want to test also.. I'll set up a shortline RR to find out what is really light & tight at 25..and then work on some 50yd tests.

Jerry,

Thanks. My Clark longslide has the 1:12 twist barrel. I've been lucky that it likes just about everything. Federal match was always sub 1.5" and I have some Winchester Match to try and some Remington 148 gr HBWC. I'll be doing some testing soon and keep you posted.

Jon