Dec 29, 2024 · Greg, the powder I have settled on in my 38-55, which is a Winchester 1885 falling block rifle of new manufacture, is H-4198. The 4198 is about six or seven places toward the faster burning …

Load data for Vihtavuori N130 reloading powder including technical specifications, popular calibers and possible substitutes for this propellant.

Mar 11, 2022 · The 38-55 is one of my favourite cartridges and I’ve been reloading it for years for a variety of original 38-55’s. Once I’ve shot the case once, I do not full length resize again.

It operates best at a somewhat higher pressure than the faster N110, and gives good results in a variety of the small to mid ­capacity cases such as the .221 Rem. Fireball and .30­30 Win. N130.

Find popular load recipes for caliber .38-55 Win., technical specifications, caliber history, reloading parameters, ballistic details and a cost comparison vs. factory ammunition.

.38-55 Winchester / .38-55 WCF (Using Hornady Bullets) reloading data with 28 loads. Using bullets from Hornady FP. Powders include Hodgdon, Vihtavuori, IMR, Alliant.

Mar 18, 2023 · It’s in my opinion and experience the ideal current production 38-55 rifle for use with cast bullet loads as you can use a .380” cast bullet as originally intended for the .38-55 cartridge and …

Mar 23, 2008 · I'm getting ready to start loading 38-55 Win and am looking for some advice & favorite loads. I plan on loading practice/plinking loads only: Mid Velocity and want an Accurate load.

Oct 23, 2016 · I load for and shoot two different Marlin 336CB 38-55's, and when I started to reload for the first one, I had the same issues as "the 45 kid", only finding inconsistent data to say the least.

Jun 30, 2020 · I’m working up some hunting loads for my 38-55 Sharps. I have lots of 220 grain jacketed soft point pills, and am looking for thoughts from those who get double duty from their guns.