My load since I’ve had my K frame has been a 100gr bullet over 5 or 5.5 grains of AA5. It’s a little more than factory but as mentioned it isn’t as ear splitting as when the speeds are cranked up. I don’t think it’s as loud as the factory 85gr XTP load.
AA5 is hard to get right now so I’ve been casually looking at possible substitutes. There really isn’t much data out there, especially for newer powders and a little more potent ballistics from somewhat reputable sources. I got the AA5 load from a Brian Pierce article that has some very good info in it.
I have thought about finding a mold for a heavier bullet, I know I talked with HawkI about his molds via PM. But the three 100ish molds I have shoot like a rifle out of my revolver so I’m reluctant to invest the money to dive off into new territory. I guess I need to go shoot a pig or two and see if I require more bullet weight, good chance of that happening here soon when I start fishing the river later this summer.
