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Dick Dick Newbie Offline Posts: 9 Joined: Sep 26^th, 2019	38-55 Ballard/Winchester Pet Loads Oct 23^rd, 2019 at 1:16am	Print Post
	Hey Everyone, I'm a Newbie to this group and I have been enjoying reading thru everyone's postings. I am interested in finding out Pet Loading for a 38-55 Winchester. Hoping for help with 255 gr Copper Jacket & Lead loading I also want to try some 310 gr Lead loading. I would like to use either Winchester, IMR or Unique Powders I have several of each to choose from. I'm willing to purchase additional powder if the group has a general consensus. All of my loads will be shot from a 1885 Winchester High Wall that I just acquired. I've been reloading for a long time but any help would be greatly appreciated! I've been struggling to find many recipes for this Caliber. Thanks everyone.


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Hiwall55 Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 468 Location: west central Illinois Joined: Jun 30^th, 2012	Re: 38-55 Ballard/Winchester Pet Loads Reply #1 - Oct 23^rd, 2019 at 4:58am	Print Post
	First thing is to slug your bore, 3855's are all over the place. I'm down to 2 , a .377 and a .379, They wont shoot the same bullets.


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marlinguy Frequent Elocutionist Offline Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater! Posts: 18070 Location: Oregon Joined: Feb 2^nd, 2009	Re: 38-55 Ballard/Winchester Pet Loads Reply #2 - Oct 23^rd, 2019 at 9:57am	Print Post
	Not just slugging the bore to determine proper bullet size, but also check the twist rate so you'll know how long a bullet your barrel will like.

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John Boy Ex Member	Re: 38-55 Ballard/Winchester Pet Loads Reply #3 - Oct 23^rd, 2019 at 10:51am	Print Post
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Dick Dick Newbie Offline Posts: 9 Joined: Sep 26^th, 2019	Re: 38-55 Ballard/Winchester Pet Loads Reply #4 - Oct 23^rd, 2019 at 6:56pm	Print Post
	Sorry I forgot to mention slugged at .376 with twist rate 1 in 15", 28" barrel.


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Bulseyetom Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1027 Location: Santa Maria, Ca Joined: Oct 31^st, 2010	Re: 38-55 Ballard/Winchester Pet Loads Reply #5 - Oct 23^rd, 2019 at 7:13pm	Print Post
	Are you looking for hunting loads, casual range or serious let's put them all in one hole loads? I hunted several years ago with a Winchester 94 in 38/55 with jacketed bullets but have since gone to a 38/56 Rolling Block with lead bullets and duplex blackpowder loads. Tom


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GT Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2370 Location: Northeast Wyoming Joined: Jun 28^th, 2015	Re: 38-55 Ballard/Winchester Pet Loads Reply #6 - Oct 24^th, 2019 at 10:45am	Print Post
	Another question for you, is it an earlier 1885 - USA made or is it a later made in Japan 1885? Not that the high wall isn't a stronger action but there are differences. If a vintage rifle, is the barrel vintage also? Are you hoping for loads that compare to those found in newer era rifles, as Tom asked, what are you chasing? Greg

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Dick Dick Newbie Offline Posts: 9 Joined: Sep 26^th, 2019	Re: 38-55 Ballard/Winchester Pet Loads Reply #7 - Oct 24^th, 2019 at 7:16pm	Print Post
	It is a Japanese made Winchester that I purchases for mostly casual plinking but One Hole groups are always Good! I do hunt Black Tail Deer but that isn't why I purchased it. Can't say that I wouldn't take it hunting someday. I would like to try competition shooting with it and my 45-70 Shiloh Sharps. I guess the real answer is shooting gongs at our private range would be it's primary use. Hopefully at 200 to 400 yards when I get it dialed in! Thanks Dick Dick


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Bulseyetom Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1027 Location: Santa Maria, Ca Joined: Oct 31^st, 2010	Re: 38-55 Ballard/Winchester Pet Loads Reply #8 - Oct 24^th, 2019 at 9:53pm	Print Post
	I have had good luck with Speed 235 grain bullets on deer with my 38/56 powder to 28,000 psi as it is a much weaker action than your modern rifle. The 200 gr Sierra is a fun bullet to shoot and is really accurate in my rifle. 3031 and 4198 are my favorite powders for jacketed bullets. Tom


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Bulseyetom Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1027 Location: Santa Maria, Ca Joined: Oct 31^st, 2010	Re: 38-55 Ballard/Winchester Pet Loads Reply #9 - Oct 24^th, 2019 at 10:18pm	Print Post
	I have had good luck with Speed 235 grain bullets on deer with my 38/56 powder to 28,000 psi as it is a much weaker action than your modern rifle. The 200 gr Sierra is a fun bullet to shoot and is really accurate in my rifle. 3031 and 4198 are my favorite powders for jacketed bullets. Tom


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Hiwall55 Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 468 Location: west central Illinois Joined: Jun 30^th, 2012	Re: 38-55 Ballard/Winchester Pet Loads Reply #10 - Oct 25^th, 2019 at 6:09am	Print Post
	Ok gong shoot, try lyman 335 grain postell with H4198, about 21 grains. Should shoot well and hold up to all changing conditions.


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