Ferly 2 Posted June 23, 2020 who has a good recipe for load for the 38-55 Please? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoss 1,102 Posted June 23, 2020 For my HiWall I like a 265 grn Bullet with 10.0 unique. If I need a bit more knockdown I use a 310 grn Bullet, still 10.0 Unique. But not quite as accurate. for lever guns I use a 245 or 255 grn Bullet with 9.6 Unique. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dead_Head 50 Posted June 23, 2020 23.0 grains of Reloader 7 powder, 255 grain Bear Creek Moly Coated bullet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sedalia Dave 11,868 Posted June 23, 2020 Starline Brass 7.5 gr Unique LBT 381-249 LFN bullet. Lyman #2 Alloy COAL 2.440 Highwall = 1130 fps Lever gun = 1085 fps Most important is to slug your barrel and get a properly sized bullet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bailey Creek,5759 116 Posted June 23, 2020 11 Grs, Trail Boss 245 Gr, Bullet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
High Spade Mikey Wilson 281 Posted June 23, 2020 Starline Brass 262 gr. lead, .377 dia., with gas check 30.0 grains of IMR4895 2.50" OAL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Assassin 1,499 Posted June 23, 2020 Need to figure out your bore size before loading a bunch of rounds. 38-55 can vary from .375 up to .381 and I've heard of even more variations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Happy Jack, SASS #20451 472 Posted June 23, 2020 Like Assassin says, check bore diameter. Also is this for a lever gun or a single shot?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colorado Coffinmaker 3,334 Posted June 23, 2020 Really really simple recipes . . . Pick your bullet weight, then APP to the Base of the bullet, crimp it and go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kid Rich 743 Posted June 23, 2020 19 gs 4198-251g Baco .3795 soft lead bullet. kR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
