BP 38-40 WCF Bullet?

[Muddy Creek Sam, SASS# 78004]

Howdy all,

 

What bullet do you use for BP 38-40 WCF? Got a Marlin to feed.

 

Thanks,

 

Sam

[German Jim]

Howdy all,

 

What bullet do you use for BP 38-40 WCF? Got a Marlin to feed.

 

Thanks,

 

Sam

 

I use the 180gr. .38-40 bullet listed here:

http://hstrial-mwhyte2.homestead.com/BigLube.html

[Isom Dart, SASS#8096]

Howdy Sam,

I use the 38-40 bullet from Dash Caliber. It's a 180gr. big-lube bullet, works great in my '73's, Colts and Rugers. I can run all day with those bullets. dashcaliber@yahoo.com , 678-787-2350. Give Tex a call, he's good people to deal with.

Isom Dart

[August West, SASS #45079]

Yep, that's the boolit and them's the guys. +1 and +1.

[Muddy Creek Sam, SASS# 78004]

Thanks Pards,

 

Got a batch of those DD38-40s on the way.

 

Sam

[Marshal TKD, Sass # 36984L]

Using a 180 RNFP for rifle. I lucked into a bunch (4000 @ $10 per 500)of 155 grain 40 cal bullets. So I use those for my pistols.

[Three Foot Johnson]

I've used several, but the best one (for me anyway) turned out to be NEI's mould #401-195-WCF.

[Clyde Henry 7046]

Howdy all,

 

What bullet do you use for BP 38-40 WCF? Got a Marlin to feed.

 

Thanks,

 

Sam

 

I use the RCBS 38/40 and BigLube moulds. Both bullets work well.

[John Boy]

Sam, how far do you plan to shoot your 38-40? Answer is important respective to the bullet selection

[Muddy Creek Sam, SASS# 78004]

Sam, how far do you plan to shoot your 38-40? Answer is important respective to the bullet selection

JB,

 

It is a short rifle so probablyh no long range plans. Bought it to use as a wild bunch rifle. Would like for it to be reliable out past 100 yds.

 

Thanks,

 

Sam

[Jailhouse Jim, SASS #13104]

Laser Cast or Missouri Bullets, 180 grain flat nose over a full charge of FFG 777 makes for a great, consistant round. No special BP bullet needed with T7.

 

If you want a traditional BP round, the Big Lube is the best choice. You already know who to get those from.

 

JJ-D

[Boothill Bandit, SASS# 48598]

There's also Deperado Cowboy Bulletsand Badman Bullets.

 

Boothill

[John Boy]

Would like for it to be reliable out past 100 yds.

Sam, then you'll be OK with the big lube bullet, if that's your desire. If you get an itch for 200 out to 500, I've had excellent groups (MOA) to 300yds and the turkeys and rams fall over out to 500 meters. The bullet is the remake of the Ideal 375166