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Rich_Siegel Full Member Offline Posts: 177 Location: Maine Joined: Feb 6^th, 2006	38-55 best powder selections Nov 13^th, 2011 at 8:43am	Print Post
	I've just sent my CPA action back to the company for a Badger 38-55 barrel. What are the best powder choices for the caliber. I've seen J Louis' posts and pictures using the new 300MP powder but that seems to be impossible to get in my area (northern New England). What other powders are comparable using both the 250 grain and 300+ grains bullets? Barrel twist will be 1-15". Thanks.


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40_Rod Frequent Elocutionist Offline Extremism in the persuit of accuracy is not a vice Posts: 4285 Location: Knoxville, TN Joined: Apr 20^th, 2004	Re: 38-55 best powder selections Reply #1 - Nov 13^th, 2011 at 8:58am	Print Post
	The standard is either 4759 or 4227. Both work well 4227 meters better in most measures. If you have a B&M measure use it on the 4759 and it will work well. 40 Rod


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boats Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7552 Location: Virginia Joined: Apr 23^rd, 2004	Re: 38-55 best powder selections Reply #2 - Nov 13^th, 2011 at 9:13am	Print Post
	2nd 40 Rod. 38/55 is on the fence between the two powders. 45/70 4759 is the clear choice 32/40 it's 4227 Either one in the 38/55 . If you go 4759 use a B&M measure and weigh every load. 4227 no need to weigh. Boats


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JLouis Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 10625 Joined: Apr 8^th, 2009	Re: 38-55 best powder selections Reply #3 - Nov 13^th, 2011 at 12:34pm	Print Post
	Rich Powder Valley and Graf & Sons are both good source's for the 300MP if you would like to give it a try. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) J.Louis

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Rich_Siegel Full Member Offline Posts: 177 Location: Maine Joined: Feb 6^th, 2006	Re: 38-55 best powder selections Reply #4 - Nov 13^th, 2011 at 4:19pm	Print Post
	Thanks for the info guys and thanks J Louis for the suppliers. I will give them a try. What load of the 300 would you recommentd J Louis. If you would rather, please send me an e-mail at blackdog5070@yahoo.com. Rich


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JLouis Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 10625 Joined: Apr 8^th, 2009	Re: 38-55 best powder selections Reply #5 - Nov 13^th, 2011 at 5:44pm	Print Post
	Rich I will send you my test results they will be on there way to you shortly. A load of 17.1grs is what I settled on as noted on the last target attached in the e-mail. J.Louis
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wcf3840 Senior Forum Member Offline ASSRA Life #299 Posts: 355 Location: Palatine Joined: May 28^th, 2007	Re: 38-55 best powder selections Reply #6 - Nov 13^th, 2011 at 7:12pm	Print Post
	John, If you would could you send me a copy of your 38-55 test results? mattb615@sbcglobal.net Thanks!!


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JLouis Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 10625 Joined: Apr 8^th, 2009	Re: 38-55 best powder selections Reply #7 - Nov 13^th, 2011 at 7:59pm	Print Post
	Matt I am more than happy to and I just sent it your way. J.Louis

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SSShooter Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2917 Location: Southern NJ Joined: Aug 1^st, 2010	Re: 38-55 best powder selections Reply #8 - Jan 15^th, 2012 at 9:55am	Print Post
	Has anyone developed any loads with 4227 and 310gr bullets, or heavier? If so, could you share your load info and results? Thanks.

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Hardymon Ex Member	Re: 38-55 best powder selections Reply #9 - Feb 17^th, 2012 at 5:20pm	Print Post
	18 gr. 4227 310 gr. paul jones bullet also works well with lyman 264 gr. flatnose bullet P. J. will shoot ten in 1.5 in. @ 100yds.


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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7283 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: 38-55 best powder selections Reply #10 - Feb 17^th, 2012 at 5:32pm	Print Post
	A old match winning load from the 70's through the 80's is 18.5 gr 4759 with a BSed 290 - 300 gr bullet. try with any primer but, make sure one of them is a 2 1/2 Rem. Frank

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