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kumate
I need a winchester researcher to tell me when #2626865 in Model 1300 was made. It is 12 guage, 28 inches, has winchokes, has checkering on the stock and forearm, and is chambered for 2 3/4 and 3" shells. Thanks
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  • kumate
    Did the Model 70 lightweight rifles ever have a documented problem with the safety and misfires? Somewhere in the back of my mind I recall a problem when the gun was put on or taken off safety? I dont ever remember Winchester acknowledging one or having a recall.
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  • TRAP55
    Yes but.....375 brass is heavier/stronger for the stouter load.
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  • fordsix
    38-55 can be fired in a 375 but not reversed
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  • tsr1965
    DO NOT, and I will repeat that, DO NOT, load 375 loads into a 38-55 case. The 38-55 case is not as strong as the 375, plus there is the possibility of it ending up in a 38-55 chamber.

    That is part of the reason they came up with the 375, is the brass, down by the web is thicker, and stronger. They should have made it longer than the 38-55, so it would not chamber in that rifle.

    fordsix,

    quote:38-55 can be fired in a 375 but not reversed

    I am not sure where you are getting that from, but the 38-55 case length, is 0.065" longer than the 375 Winchester. At best, you are craming the case mouth into the chamber throat...not good.

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  • Ambrose
    The .38-55 has a longer case than the .375 (hence the OP). It MAY be possible to chamber a .38-55 cartridge in a .375 and then shoot it. Since the .38-55 is such a low pressure cartridge, there would probably be no repercussions. Having said that: I wouldn't do it! I always thought that it was a mistake on Winchester's part to create a cartridge loaded to a higher pressure that is so similiar to an older cartridge that it would be tempting (almost irresistable) to try to substitute one for the other. There are a bunch of us that think of cartridges in terms of .22 S-L-LR.

    EDIT: I don't think Winchester could have made the .375 much longer than the .38-55 and still have it work in the Model 94. They probably should have gone to .40 caliber. (Think .405 short!!??)
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  • Bert H.
    Fellows,

    There is another consideration that must be taken into account. Specifically, the bullet diameter is different for the 38-55 and the 375 Winchester. For the 38-55, the proper (nominal) bullet diameter is .379. The 375 Winchester is .375. Shooting an original 38-55 cartridge in a 375 chamber (if it will fit), will drastically increase the chamber pressure[B)]
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  • hedgehopper62
    All my loading data books lyman 41st thru 45 and Winchester tenth edition show jacketed bullets for 38-55 and 375 win at .376 and cast at .377 thru .380.tks. hedge[:D]
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  • Tailgunner1954
    Loaderror2.jpg

    375Win data, used in a 38-55 TC Contender. They were able to have the scope repaired, after one of the base mount screws went through one side of the scope tube.
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  • kumate
    does anyone still mfg. ammo for the 375?
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  • Bert H.
    quote:Originally posted by hedgehopper62
    All my loading data books lyman 41st thru 45 and Winchester tenth edition show jacketed bullets for 38-55 and 375 win at .376 and cast at .377 thru .380.tks. hedge[:D]


    You need to look at the older reloading data books. Both of my 38-55 rifle barrels slug at .3795, and I use .380 diameter bullets. Stuffing a .380 bullet down the bore of a rifle chambered for the 375 Winchester cartridge is asking for bad things to happen[B)]
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  • kumate
    again fellers, does anyone still load ammo for this?
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  • Bert H.
    quote:Originally posted by kumate
    again fellers, does anyone still load ammo for this?


    Winchester still makes it.
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