Accuracy/loads for .375/ 38-55's??
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Accuracy/loads for .375/ 38-55's??
And pics are good too.
I don't have one, but would like to. And that's a good reason for another thread!
Anyone have any favorite Levers/guns or loads??
I don't have one, but would like to. And that's a good reason for another thread!
Anyone have any favorite Levers/guns or loads??
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"Life brings sorrow and joy alike. It is what a man does with them - not what they do to him - that is the true test of his mettle." T. Roosevelt
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I now own two .38-55's, my Win 94...and most recently a H&R Single Shot. I sought advice on loads and ended up using 32grs of RL7 behind a 255gr Barnes Original. On deer sized game including bear I just point and shoot out to 150 yards....it shoots nice and flat and has great penetration.
I am very impressed with the H&R.....very accurate! I can bust clay pigeons all day at 100 yards. Who knows...I may use for deer season this year...definately will for something. I'm going to try my hand at casting this winter and may experiment with some black powder and heavy postel bullets.
Here are some pics....thats me with the bear and my buddy Wayne with my H&R.
I am very impressed with the H&R.....very accurate! I can bust clay pigeons all day at 100 yards. Who knows...I may use for deer season this year...definately will for something. I'm going to try my hand at casting this winter and may experiment with some black powder and heavy postel bullets.
Here are some pics....thats me with the bear and my buddy Wayne with my H&R.
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Great pics AND quoting "Nessmuk", can't beat that! My dad was from Fly Creek near Cooperstown. Upstate covers a lot of territory, can you narrow it down some?
Great pics AND quoting "Nessmuk", can't beat that! My dad was from Fly Creek near Cooperstown. Upstate covers a lot of territory, can you narrow it down some?
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Hobie
"We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best that we find in our travels is an honest friend." Robert Louis Stevenson
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Hobie...
I know that area very well. I'm from Sidney, in north west Delaware county and I live about 40 minutes from Cooperstown. I'm in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains and about an hour south of the Adirondack Mountains where I spend a lot of time.
And by the way...thanks Hobie, it was you who recommended that load for my .38-55. It has really become one of my favorite cartridges. I'm going to load up some more ammo next week. I wan't to order some Kodiak bullets from Alaska Bullet Works and I think I might try some of the longer brass from Starline.
Dave
I know that area very well. I'm from Sidney, in north west Delaware county and I live about 40 minutes from Cooperstown. I'm in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains and about an hour south of the Adirondack Mountains where I spend a lot of time.
And by the way...thanks Hobie, it was you who recommended that load for my .38-55. It has really become one of my favorite cartridges. I'm going to load up some more ammo next week. I wan't to order some Kodiak bullets from Alaska Bullet Works and I think I might try some of the longer brass from Starline.
Dave
"We do not go to the verdant green woods and crystal clear waters to rough it...we go to smooth it. We get things rough enough at home! - George Washington Sears- a.k.a- NESSMUK
That Starline brass is WONDERFUL. I've only used 20 out of my bag of 250 but did get to shoot them a bit and the brass is a treat. I'm not loading the rest until I've worn out all my short brass...
PS My grandfather was raised in North Blenheim and is buried in Westville Cemetery. My Aunt Virginia just died and will be buried there (not sure when yet) and I hope to attend the service. Perhaps I could swing by and say howdy. I love the country but the laws and taxes are intolerable.
PS My grandfather was raised in North Blenheim and is buried in Westville Cemetery. My Aunt Virginia just died and will be buried there (not sure when yet) and I hope to attend the service. Perhaps I could swing by and say howdy. I love the country but the laws and taxes are intolerable.
Sincerely,
Hobie
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Hobie said, "That Starline brass is WONDERFUL."
Question about brass: I have a recently purchased .38-55 H&R but only 20 rounds of brass. I do have a good supply (100 new, 40 used) of .375 Win. brass. Actually, I can see no reason to purchase additional .38-55 since I have the .375; unless there is some reason I should. I have read using the .375 brass is dangerous because of neck thickness, but can see no reason why if it releases boolits. By measurements, it should. And I will be using only .38-55 level loads.
Or is there something else I am missing?
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Question about brass: I have a recently purchased .38-55 H&R but only 20 rounds of brass. I do have a good supply (100 new, 40 used) of .375 Win. brass. Actually, I can see no reason to purchase additional .38-55 since I have the .375; unless there is some reason I should. I have read using the .375 brass is dangerous because of neck thickness, but can see no reason why if it releases boolits. By measurements, it should. And I will be using only .38-55 level loads.
Or is there something else I am missing?
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The only difference is the length of the shell. The .375 is a tad shorter, but the COL is the same. Therefore if you are shooting cast, it should make no difference.
With the price of Hornady 220's sky rocketing, anybody know where I can get a deal on 'em. Still have not found a decent gc cast bullet for the .375 either, not unless I load it down to .38-55 specs.
With the price of Hornady 220's sky rocketing, anybody know where I can get a deal on 'em. Still have not found a decent gc cast bullet for the .375 either, not unless I load it down to .38-55 specs.
I prefer the longer cases but have no compunctions against using shorter cases. The .375 is about as short as you can find in a factory case. Some folks like those as a basis for the .30 Herrett or .357 Herrett as they think the brass will allow them to run higher pressures and get more performance. I think that if you want a .30-30 shoot one instead of cutting it back and trying to load it up, but what do I know. Yeah I have a .30 Herrett and it does right well. Even more suitable for loading down than the parent case... Well, heck I've now digressed right off the subject.
Do what you want but you'll almost always be happier (i.e. MORE happy) with the correct length brass.
Do what you want but you'll almost always be happier (i.e. MORE happy) with the correct length brass.
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Hobie
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I agree with Hobie re: correct length .38-55 Starline brass. I bought 250 cases about 6 weeks ago. I'm loading them for two original early-1920's 94 Winchesters, and I'm pleased more than expected. The fact that the bullets are now seated closer to the rifling has improved accuracy in both these rifles
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Not totally true. the case capacity of the 375 is less, since the case is thicker in several areas. I use 375 and 38-55 brass in my 375 BB and cannot fit as much powder in the 375.Old Time Hunter wrote:The only difference is the length of the shell. The .375 is a tad shorter, but the COL is the same. Therefore if you are shooting cast, it should make no difference.
With the price of Hornady 220's sky rocketing, anybody know where I can get a deal on 'em. Still have not found a decent gc cast bullet for the .375 either, not unless I load it down to .38-55 specs.
Backwoods, my H&R 38-55 like the .379-.380 cast and GOEX cartridge powder the best of several I've tried.
Also due to the twist rate, I'd suggest bullets UNDER 300gr. With 245-255 most likely being the best overall.