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Offline coldmold

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38/55 loads
« on: November 28, 2006, 11:28:39 AM »
dI finaly got my hands on some 38/55 brass. Need some load data. Any of you handi shooter out there have a favorite load. I will be loading 245 gr cast. Shooting it in a H and R target model.  thanks  coldmold
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Re: 38/55 loads
« Reply #1 on: November 28, 2006, 11:44:13 AM »
If you have some time, do yourself a favor and browse thru JPH45's and Cheatermk3's posts, they have extensive experience with the loading peculiarities of the .38-55. It may take a while for the forum software to roundup their posts the way it's been running. :(

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Offline Prof. Fuller Bullspit

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Re: 38/55 loads
« Reply #2 on: November 28, 2006, 12:07:37 PM »
Here is an article that you might find useful:

http://www.brimstonepistoleros.com/gazette/jan06.html
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Re: 38/55 loads
« Reply #3 on: November 28, 2006, 12:13:08 PM »
That looks like a good article for the FAQ, thanks! ;)

Tim
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Offline Haywire Haywood

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Re: 38/55 loads
« Reply #4 on: November 28, 2006, 12:40:54 PM »
Prof Bullspit got it wrong... It's not Target Classic, it's Target Special...  ;D
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Re: 38/55 loads
« Reply #5 on: November 28, 2006, 12:51:22 PM »
Ian, I think it's just a Target, although it is special!!

Tim

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Re: 38/55 loads
« Reply #6 on: November 29, 2006, 12:20:15 PM »
Coldmold - I used the info on this site to fine tune my 38/55. The info is the best and I was able to get mine shooting well after trying the info given on this site. JHP45 has alot of the answers and info needed. Good luck
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Re: 38/55 loads
« Reply #7 on: December 03, 2006, 05:16:50 PM »
23 grains of RL-7
Cast Performance 265 grain flat point gas check...  sized .380
RCBS Cowboy dies
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