Originally Posted by TheKid
Originally Posted by 10gaugemag
Not to hijack the thread but what would be a good standard load, not +P for plinking and self defense?

3" barreled J frame.


4.5gr to 5gr of Unique under a 150-170 cast bullet is a good load. The old standard 3.5gr of Bullseye is accurate and will really stretch a pound of powder.



Yep. I've been shooting 4.5grs of Unique since Moses wore short pants. Universal should work just as well.