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Old-Win Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1674 Location: Minnesota Joined: Nov 24^th, 2005	38-55 Smokeless Heavy Bullet Load Jun 26^th, 2022 at 9:28am	Print Post
	I have a 38-55 Ballard and Winchester with a 15 inch twist and I'd like to try some 330 grain bullets in it. I can't find any loading data for the 38-55 other than 250 to 260 grain bullets. I plan on using 4198 or Reloader 7. Do any of you have a good idea where I should start? I plan on shooting around 14 to 1500 ft per second. Thanks


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Ranch13 Oldtimer Offline Posts: 549 Location: East Central Wy. Joined: Jan 20^th, 2018	Re: 38-55 Smokeless Heavy Bullet Load Reply #1 - Jun 26^th, 2022 at 10:09am	Print Post
	There are loads for what you're looking for in the Lyman Reloading Handbook.


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MikeK Participating Member Offline Posts: 34 Location: Northern Virginia Joined: Jul 21^st, 2018	Re: 38-55 Smokeless Heavy Bullet Load Reply #2 - Jun 26^th, 2022 at 10:14am	Print Post
	Here's some load data from my CPA 38-55, 30" barrel. Cases: Starline 2.125" Primer: RP 9 1/2 Powder: IMR4198 Bullet: BACO JIM377325C2, 325 Gr .377 dia Alloy: Wheel weights with 2% tin added Lube: SPG Charge Velocity Extreme Spread 18.5 gr 1291 fps 72 fps 20.5 gr 1437 fps 69 fps 22.0 gr 1504 fps 37 fps The bullets were seated out to firmly engage the rifling. The best groups were around an inch at 100 yards with a 6X scope. Mike


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JLouis Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 10625 Joined: Apr 8^th, 2009	Re: 38-55 Smokeless Heavy Bullet Load Reply #3 - Jun 26^th, 2022 at 6:45pm	Print Post
	Not sure if this might somehow be helpful and all of the load data is on the bottom of this 200yd. Target. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)

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Cbashooter Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1573 Location: Eastern Wa. Joined: Mar 31^st, 2018	Re: 38-55 Smokeless Heavy Bullet Load Reply #4 - Jun 26^th, 2022 at 10:47pm	Print Post
	JLouis wrote on Jun 26^th, 2022 at 6:45pm: Not sure if this might somehow be helpful and all of the load data is on the bottom of this 200yd. Target. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) I see a modern Nightforce 12x42 scope was used to shoot the "practice target" I simply just do not believe they were a part of the intent of the ASSRA and the ISSA's mission statements but that is just a personal opinion. But I also have no qualms about anyone using them and I have never felt that they also have an unfair advantage.


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JLouis Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 10625 Joined: Apr 8^th, 2009	Re: 38-55 Smokeless Heavy Bullet Load Reply #5 - Jun 27^th, 2022 at 11:26am	Print Post
	I did use a Night Force for awhile and it is one of the best scopes that I have owned. Also used a sled quite abit as I had some pretty high goals that I had set for myself back then. I have long since returned to a 11/2 20X Unertl and a sand bag front rest. Then (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) And Now (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)

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Marlene Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 272 Joined: Oct 30^th, 2015	Re: 38-55 Smokeless Heavy Bullet Load Reply #6 - Jun 27^th, 2022 at 12:20pm	Print Post
	18 grains of 4198 is what I use under a 330 grain bullet in 38-55


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jhm Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1490 Location: georgia Joined: Sep 4^th, 2011	Re: 38-55 Smokeless Heavy Bullet Load Reply #7 - Jun 27^th, 2022 at 5:24pm	Print Post
	Mr JLouis. Isn't experimentation wonderful... JMH


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Cbashooter Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1573 Location: Eastern Wa. Joined: Mar 31^st, 2018	Re: 38-55 Smokeless Heavy Bullet Load Reply #8 - Jun 27^th, 2022 at 7:53pm	Print Post
	My post was a copied quote from JLewis regarding his opinion about a CPA BR stock i asked questions about recently. I found it funny he has no qualms about modern scopes and stuff on his guns but others using stocks he doesn't agree with are well...not with the (his) intention of the sport. Here is his post.


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JLouis Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 10625 Joined: Apr 8^th, 2009	Re: 38-55 Smokeless Heavy Bullet Load Reply #9 - Jun 28^th, 2022 at 9:04am	Print Post
	jhm yes it is.

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Old-Win Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1674 Location: Minnesota Joined: Nov 24^th, 2005	Re: 38-55 Smokeless Heavy Bullet Load Reply #10 - Jun 29^th, 2022 at 7:35am	Print Post
	Thanks to those who gave me data to go by. I'm starting out with 21 grains of 4198 and heading to the range tomorrow. Got to laugh though about how a thread asking about powder charges, ends up morphing into something else.


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beltfed Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1755 Location: Central Wi Joined: Dec 20^th, 2007	Re: 38-55 Smokeless Heavy Bullet Load Reply #11 - Jun 29^th, 2022 at 8:29am	Print Post
	I have been using Reloader 7 for very good, accurate loads in the 38-55s. It is very close to 4198 in burning rate. beltfed/arnie


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