Anyone have load data for the 38 special with accurate #5 and 125 grain lead round nose?

Accurate data begins with the 148 DEWC (at least in the first manual I grabbed) listing 4.5 to 5.0 of No.5 for a max of ~900 fps. That is lighter than they show for heavier bullets, so I'd consider them "target" level loads. Your bullet will be safe with those loads.

I find that #5 is similar to Unique in many loads, so you could use Start data for that as well.

From the Reloading Pages of M.D. Smith:

125 grain JHP or JSP (Jacketed Hollow or Soft Point)
Powder No. 5
wt. 6.8 gr.
Velocity fps 860

Oops, you said lead round nose. The above is for jacketed bullets, but should give a good reference point.

I have lots of load data on jacketed and plated, not a single one of my manuals lists 125gr lead for #5, just my luck I guess. Thanks for the replies fellas.