.38-55 WCF Looking Fro Load Data

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15 June 2002, 16:33

<Mike Weber>

.38-55 WCF Looking Fro Load Data

I have a couple of friends who are looking for load data on this cartridge. One of them is shooting a replica Ballard single shot. The other is shooting an old Marlin that he inherited. So the loads must be safe in older firearms. The guy with the Ballard wants loads for punching paper.

01 October 2002, 02:49

Hobie

Just found this.

Recommend Lead Heads 249 grain PB cast with 18 grains H4227. This is the same as the Lyman 375249 so that would work as well. In fact, I think that you could use the 265 grain GC cast bullets with this load. As always start 10% low and work up.

01 October 2002, 03:58

ricciardelli

http://stevespages.com/page8c.htm

02 October 2002, 16:37

<Dan in Wa>

Mike,
I use alot of IMR 4198 in mine but it is a later model 94 (Chief Crazy Horse). Might want to do a search on shooters.com (cast bullets).

03 October 2002, 01:19

KTS1

I have a 38-55 in a 14" contender, love it.
19gr of H4227/245gr bullet from leadheads/WLR primers. Easy shooting, accurate load.

have fun
Wes

03 October 2002, 05:33

Hobie

Those Lead Heads bullets are great quality aren't they? Some other suppliers are very uneven in their quality.