Hoss Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Found my High Wall. Now looking for reloading components. Brass, dies, bullets etc. Plus if anybody has any "pet loads" they want to share, please PM me. I am also looking for a set of quality sights for the rifle as well. What has worked well for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al OVERA, SASS#26238 Life Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 One affordable source, with great products. Lee Shaver. Been using his sights for years now. Real quality for the money. You can spend lots more, but IMHO, not get too much better. Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick McClade Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Pm sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neches 50502 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Is this a new production high wall or 100 plus year old orginal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassalong Hopidy Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 The sight has to fit the tang, of corse. I was able to buy a Browning sight for my new Winchester High Wall at a good price and love it. Lee Shaver are great sights. MVA too, but more expensive. Will PM my 38-55 recipe for 250 gr bullet--very accurate at 300 yards. Have not shot longer ranges with it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassalong Hopidy Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Meant to add I use 5744 and Starline brass. Make sure you get the right brass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boulder Canyon Bob# 32052L Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 PM sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted January 11, 2017 Author Share Posted January 11, 2017 Is this a new production high wall or 100 plus year old orginal A Uberti straight stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) Do a chamber cast before you buy brass, bullets or casting moulds. A lot of 38-55s have undersized chambers for their bore size. Does it have a short or long chamber? What size is the bore? Starline Brass will probable be your best bet. I am setting up a handi riflle in 38-55 and discovered that the bore and throat diameter is 0.380. However the chamber was too small to to chamber a round with a properly sized bullet. Used a friends chamber reamer to open it up about 0.004 so that a round would chamber. Now I am researching moulds and the rest of the casting equipment along with sights. Edited January 12, 2017 by Sedalia Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunger Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Hi Hoss, i've got the same rifle. I'm shooting the 320 gr postell from buffalo arms. The bullet diameter is .379, and I'm using 42 grs of swiss 1.5 powder, fed 210 primer, starline brass,.030 veggie wad from buff arms. I'm just covering the top grease groove for the seating depth. Running lee shaver midrange soule sight, but not the economy sight they sell. Good to 516 from the garage, but its spooky accurate at 300. Oh, my bore slugged at .378. Lunger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunger Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Almost forgot, i'm running the rcbs cowboy dies withe the larger expander plug, they give you two. The other is for 376 bores, like my levergun with the badger on it. Also your rifle should take the long starline brass. Mine does, and its on the short side for my chamber. I can tell because there's a thin bit of lube extending from the end of my brass after firing. Have fun with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 thanks for all the info. I cant wait to shoot it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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