I purchased one of the new Winchester / Miroku Hi-Wall's in 38-55. I have slugged the barrel and found it to be a .376. My next purchase needs to be of course a mold. The primary purpose for this firearm is paper-punchin at 100 and 200 yards, I don't foresee knocking down steel targets at these ranges. With that said accuracy is my first concern, and economy second. So if a 250 Gr. PB will fly as accurately as a heavier gas check that is the way I will probably go. I have a lubrisizer and will purchase the sizing die and top punch based on my mold purchase. Load recommendations would also be appreciated. TIA

rikkit

I don't have a 38-55, I do have a 375 Whelen, on a Mark X action, that only shoots cast bullets. I have found that RCBS, Lyman, Saeco molds give me very accurate bullets. I think the edge goes to the RCBS bullet followed by the Saeco, then the Lyman. The Lyman may be less accurate because of me, the recoil is greater with a 270 grain bullet vs 250 grains and 265 grains.
Almost forgot my NEI 300 grain bullet mold. This is a wonderfully accurate bullet with the bore riding band up front. This bullet also gives a good thump to the shooter, but seems to put the bullets right into the X-ring each time. I know it seems a bit odd that the 300 gives better accuracy then the 270 Lyman with increased recoil of the 300.
These are all gas checked bullets. I've used various alloys, finding that wheel weights with some linotype or tin added to aid in filling out, water quinched at casting. I sized the bullets .378, lube with LBT Blue.
Hope this helps
Jim

Lyman 375249. I would size to .377 or .378 to start. Use 18 gr. H4227. Accurate in both my .38-55s (one of which was sent to "pay-for-the-divorce" hell ).

I have a Ruger No. 1 in 38/55 with a 1:16in twist topped with a 25x Lyman "All American" . 16gn 2400 with a 300gn cast bullet gives 1300fps. I built this rifle for shooting cast lead at 100 & 200yards.
At this velocity cast bullets are least affected by wind and 10 shot 200yard groups are as small as 1.5" on a still day.
My mould is made locally in brass by CBE and casts 376. Try this link

http://www.users.bigpond.com/ammodump/cbe.html

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Hobie

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Lyman 375249. I would size to .377 or .378 to start. Use 18 gr. H4227. Accurate in both my .38-55s ( one of which was sent to "pay-for-the-divorce" hell

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Them Staunton girls are pure hell to get rid of. Time, money, peace and serenity would best be served by using that 38-55 270 grain slug behind one or the other of the ex-wifes ears at 1,200 to 1,400 fps.
Been rid of my Staunton girl for nearly 30 relatively calm, quiet, enjoyable, sane years. Damn that woman could talk longer and say less then any politician. The worst part of it was, she would tell you the same nothing three times, just to make sure that you knew that she said nothing.
Jim

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