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bohemianway Oldtimer Offline Posts: 706 Location: Andover, MN Joined: Apr 16^th, 2004	Looking for 38-55 bullet suggestions Apr 27^th, 2016 at 3:53pm	Print Post
	Story: Uberti DST HW 38-55 (Will be checking actual dimensions but for arguments sake let's go with the following:) 1) 1:18, 0.382 groove, .370 2) Intent is to BS for 200yd BR 3) & Fixed for 200yd OH 4) Primarily smokeless (4759) w/o wad if possible. 5) 250gr OK, 300gr max. and prefer lower recoil (32-40 w/200gr is not a problem for me I just worry that 300gr may be a lot as I age). My first guess was Acurate molds 38-300J, 1st band 0.370, rest 0.383 And, is it better to get a two cavity or is a one cavity better for consistancy (I would mark cavities to sort A from B) Thank you, Charles


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Yellowhouse Full Member Offline Posts: 155 Location: Oklahoma Joined: Mar 31^st, 2008	Re: Looking for 38-55 bullet suggestions Reply #1 - Apr 27^th, 2016 at 4:16pm	Print Post
	I have the same setup as you and I went with the 285B. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) So far it shoots very well with 5744. I prefer single cavity molds for rifles. YMMV. PS I know where you're coming from on the recoil. If you can keep your trunk erect instead of leaning into the shot off the bench it sure helps. I also use a Shooters Friend pad. Also you mentioned using a wad which is mostly a no for smokeless. Its a good way to get a ringed barrell or worse.


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JLouis Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 10625 Joined: Apr 8^th, 2009	Re: Looking for 38-55 bullet suggestions Reply #2 - Apr 27^th, 2016 at 5:33pm	Print Post
	The Hoch as sold by CPA for breech seating is also an excellent choice. Stats are on thier web site. JLouis

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Schuetzenmiester Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 6707 Location: Cool Wet Side of WA Joined: Apr 27^th, 2008	Re: Looking for 38-55 bullet suggestions Reply #3 - Apr 27^th, 2016 at 6:53pm	Print Post
	Dave, Are you using a standard factory chamber or is it throated to get more care capacity?

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Skalkaho Oldtimer Offline Posts: 863 Location: Montana Joined: Sep 29^th, 2006	Re: Looking for 38-55 bullet suggestions Reply #4 - Apr 27^th, 2016 at 6:56pm	Print Post
	I went 1-18 gain twist for Offhand and keep kick factor to minimum. 30-1, 17.5 gr 300MP, 225 Accurate bullet #38-225B, modified with 379/380 base band,378,377 tapered. Can use for fixed.... just cast 200 20-1 . I'll get back to you.....Pete

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oneatatime Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 4465 Location: Rocky Mountains Joined: Oct 30^th, 2011	Re: Looking for 38-55 bullet suggestions Reply #5 - Apr 28^th, 2016 at 12:42am	Print Post
	In my Uberti for 200 meter fixed I ended up with the NEI 379-245-GC. The mould I found also casts a 315 grain pointy bullet but the 245 shot better. NEI also makes a copy of the Lyman 375272 Hudson which they list as 380-320 Lyman.


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JLouis Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 10625 Joined: Apr 8^th, 2009	Re: Looking for 38-55 bullet suggestions Reply #6 - Apr 28^th, 2016 at 10:05am	Print Post
	Charles here is a 200yd. target I shot with the Hoch bullet I mentioned earlier. The bullet shot consistently extremely well 247's and up were the norm. in practice outings. The recoil was not real bad but more than my current health can take and I no longer shoot it. I have never shot any fixed so I can't be of any help with that part of your question. The rifle was a CPA Schuetzen Junior / 52 with a 15 twist Douglas XX barrel. Bullet Hoch 310-376 Alloy 30-1 Lube Dell59C Powder 17.1grs. 300MP Primers Winchester Large Rifle Magnum Breech Seated (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) I hope this information is helpful. JLouis

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bohemianway Oldtimer Offline Posts: 706 Location: Andover, MN Joined: Apr 16^th, 2004	Re: Looking for 38-55 bullet suggestions Reply #7 - Apr 28^th, 2016 at 11:10am	Print Post
	Thank you for the input. I am guessing it will take two separate bullet designs (BS and Fixed). The problem with CPA's is the stock size I have a 295gr Ron Long but it is 0.375 (I may try to open up the last few driving bands to .383 since I have no need for .375). I just want to avoid the experimenting $ trap just to find there is an old standby design that works for 95% of the guns out there. And yes I am looking for something with the capability to be at least capable of 245's (245's would be the goal for bench and a 240 capability for the fixed). Just got an 8lb of 300MP so I am going to try that new fangled stuff. Charles


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JLouis Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 10625 Joined: Apr 8^th, 2009	Re: Looking for 38-55 bullet suggestions Reply #8 - Apr 28^th, 2016 at 6:05pm	Print Post
	I apologize for not realizing the need for a larger bullet Charles and I sold my mould or I would have tried to open it up for you try. The 38-55 is more than capable to achieve 245's and easily beyond once you find what it likes breech seated. It is one of those user friendly inhearently accurate cartridge designs like the 33-47, 32-40 and 28-30 that do not require an over abundace of tender loving frustration as they just simply want to shoot all the time. I wish you the best and only wish I could be of more help. JLouis

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