In a sort of ghastly simplicity we remove the organ and demand the function. We make men without chests and expect of them virtue and enterprise. We laugh at honour and are shocked to find traitors in our midst. We castrate and bid the geldings be fruitful.” ― C.S. Lewis, The Abolition of Man
Its a bit quicker-burning than 231. Watch for pressure signs if you're loading "hot". I only use 3.5, with 110gr JHP bullets that I got a deal on (and have a ton of), to make bunny fart loads for practice with my 13oz J frame.
If I was loading a lot of mid-range or hotter .38s, I'd prefer 231.
I prefer WST in the semi-auto cartridges because it seems to burn cleaner than anything else but VV. And I choose not to mortgage my grandchildren to pay for quantities of VV....
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