SPARTAN .38 BNWC, 148gn Projectiles.
Date 14 Aug 2012
TEST ONE. Low velocity Target loads
Case: FEDERAL .357
Case length: 1.285”
Primer: Federal
Powder: Bullseye
Powder Weight: 3.1 grain
Weight run-out: Individually weighed to less than 1/20th grain
Projectile weight: 145g DEWC (Target)
Weight run-out: 1/20th grain
Loaded length : 1.37”
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Results:-
Test Pistol Smith & Wesson 686, 6” barrel.
6 Rounds were shot from a rest on a 25 m target, group size* was: 1 inch
Barrel was cleaned after the 6 shots and lead fouling was found to be totally
free of either lead or protective covering.

TEST TWO High velocity Target loads
Case: FEDERAL .357
Case length: 1.285”
Primer: Federal
Powder: Bullseye
Powder Weight: 5.2 grain
Weight run-out: Individually weighed to less than 1/20th grain loads)
Projectile weight: 145g DEWC (Target)
Weight run-out: 1/20th grain
Loaded length : 1.37”
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