38-55

tenwalker

August 01, 2010 11:31

I have an 1894 Win.(1903) in 38-55. We slugged the barrel (fair condition) today and came up with .378. What size bullets should I use (pure lead or alloy) and what weight and load suggestions, I plan to deer hunt with it this fall. Thanks Dale

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  Hawk Carse

  August 01, 2010 11:35

  I shoot as-cast .379" for my .378" .38-55.
  I use 20:1 lead:tin for black powder but you could go harder for smokeless. Not pure lead.
  Standard weight is 255 grains for a repeater.

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  MIKE WISKEY

  August 02, 2010 05:57

  just to note, the larger bullets MAY not fit in your chamber with normal (thicker)commecial brass, starline has some correctly dimensioned brass for these old rifles.

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  CapnMidnight

  August 02, 2010 21:38

  Mike is right on with the SarLine brass, works great in my 1893 Marlin 38-55.
  W.D.

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