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Schuetzen .38-55 bullet weight
Yesterday at 8:15am
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Just finished shooting a 
2-day CBA bench rest match this weekend, 100 and 
200-yards. I’m using a new CPA chambered in .38-55 with a 1:12 twist 6-groove Bartlien barrel. The bullets weigh 345-347 grains.

My interest in Schuetzen matches is growing. So thinking about the “old days” two questions crept into my wandering mind.

If there was a “frequently used” .38-55 bullet weight that shooters used in that chambering, what was that or the range of weights?

Using that target weight, is my 12 twist not suitable for that weight? I assume it will be lighter than my 345-grains.

Thanks!

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Re: Schuetzen .38-55 bullet weight
Reply #1 - yesterday at 12:42pm
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First congrats on shooting the match!

Most old 38 cal Schuetzen rifles were 18 twist and shot a bullet 250 - 280 gr bullets that were no longer than about 1.20.

They were mostly, by todays standards, over stabilized at ~2.0 factor. Most, today accept a factor of 1.5 to be stable. Your 12 twist will stabilize a bullet that is about 1 7/8" long and weight well over 400 gr. So, one of the limiting things regarding fast twist  38's is going to be recoil if you use the twist to shoot high BC bullets.

Yes, you can shoot the lighter bullets in the 12 twist and it may shoot as well as the heavier ones but, be a bit more wind sensitive. You just have to try it.
  
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Re: Schuetzen .38-55 bullet weight
Reply #2 - yesterday at 3:04pm
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A bullet down around 300-315 grs. will work well, and over the length of a match be gentler on your shoulder. That may result in better scores from less fatigue.
  
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Re: Schuetzen .38-55 bullet weight
Reply #3 - yesterday at 9:24pm
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The 330 grain bullet was used a lot. Like Frank said, 18 twist was most common for target shooting. I find the 250 grain Saeco bullet ideal for 200 yard OH shooting.
  
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