It's quite a bit cheaper if you buy directly from Starline, which is where I normally get it from. And yes, they have it in stock right now as well, with a minimum order of 250: https://www.starlinebrass.com/38-55-brass-2080


Frank

Oldncrusty wrote: ↑Mon Apr 11, 2022 7:25 pm

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairchi ... derbolt_II

I would make sure it is a dummy round. Most likely is but...They are fired electrically, so the right static discharge could set it off.

Wow, very cool! Thanks for the info!


Frank

This "little" shell that I found in my dad's belongings after he passed away appears to be very similar to the one posted in the OP. It measures right around 30mm. I've been wondering exactly what it was...so can someone here enlighten me as to what caliber it is, and what it would be fire...

piller wrote: ↑Thu Feb 10, 2022 7:27 am Just my 2cents worth, but IMR3031 has been my most accurate powder in both . 30-30 and . 32WS for all bullets tried. Not the fastest, but best accuracy is more important than a few feet per second.

I'm glad I've got a good supply of it then!


Frank

That looks like fun,I' m gonna hold out for the slightly larger frame 50 bmg version. You do realize, that that's already a thing, don't you? https://www.mylespaul.com/media/bond-arms-tank-slayer-png.115175/full :lol: I've got the .45 Colt/.410 version, and it's a blast to shoot, but I don't think ...

Thanks so much for all the great info, guys! And Flint, that Hawk Bullet recommendation looks great. I'll definitely give them a try.


Frank

Apparently, there's an update:






Frank

I have a pile of rifles chambered in 32WS. I really like the cartridge a lot. As for brass......yes, you can use 30-30. However, if you have 30-30 chambered rifles also, it can be an issue. I mounted a campaign with Star Line to produce brass with a 32WS headstamp. They FINALLY did. While I'm not s...

I've been loading for the 32WS for about 30 years and have killed lots of deer and a few bear with it. Been loading for the 38-55 for the past 10 years. I cast for both calibers and use 30-30 cases resized for both. I don't bother to pickup my casings as I have so many extra 30-30, no need to recyc...

I shoot Oregon Trail's Lasercast bullets in my 32-20 Marlin, 115 grain flat nose works great on metallic silhouette animals. Ran out a few days ago and was worried about supply but went to their website and was able to order up a thousand, which will last me a while. With shipping, a little over 10...

I've been loading for the 32WS for about 30 years and have killed lots of deer and a few bear with it. Been loading for the 38-55 for the past 10 years. I cast for both calibers and use 30-30 cases resized for both. I don't bother to pickup my casings as I have so many extra 30-30, no need to recyc...

Howdy and Welcome to THE forum to you both! I don't shoot either 32WS or the .38-55 so can't be of any help... other'n to say, reloading is really the way to go... another whole hobby. It really opens up a LOT of options for ammo choices! Thanks, Griff! I actually just bought some reloading equipme...

I just joined the forum, and I believe this may be my first post here. The main reason I joined was because I also just picked up a Model 94, made in 1921...a saddle ring carbine, in 32 Win Special. It's my first old Winchester, having bought a few new ones as well recently. I've also been on the hu...