Mike, I have heard alot of people that are using Unique in 38-55. I have always had good luck in 38 Special and 357 Mag, so I plan on giving it a try. I also have heard that the 38-55 is suprisingly a heavy hitter with great penetration even given it's mild manner recoil and shootability. They say t...

Thanks for the down load of all your experience. I have another question that you guys can for sure help me with. I use Lee Dies. Since I'll be loading cast bullets much larger than .375 -.377, how do you all expand the case necks to match your bullet dianmeters? I want about .001 smaller case neck ...

Anybody got a lead on where I could find a steel butt plate for a 1900 vintage Marlin Model 1893 Takedown? Somebody in the past decided to cut my stock and add a recoild pad....what were they thinking? The gun is in "out of the box, mint condition" other than that...no exageration! Case ha...

Awesome input! It looks like I need to get some 5744. I read other posts that have had good luck with it in 38-55. I have also read the posts refering to pressure spikes in Big Bores, but wasn't sure if it would apply to 38-55, thanks for clearing that up for me. I am also going to try some Unique (...

I've sed alot of 2400 in 357 mag. It works well if loaded nere the top end but not so in the middle or low velocity. It will throw muzzle flash like crazy though. I like H110 better and it gives me good velocity w/ excellent accuracy and a little less flash. If your looking for a hard hitting heavy ...

Handirifle, You are absolutely correct! I am just looking for some favorite powders since I have not loaded for 38-55 before. I have sluged the barrel and it's right at .3795. I've shot some Winchester 255gr JSP factory loads (LF79 Headstamp) which I know are loaded with bullets too small for my bar...

I'm getting ready to start loading 38-55 Win and am looking for some advice & favorite loads. I plan on loading practice/plinking loads only: Mid Velocity and want an Accurate load. Right now I have only 260gr Hard Cast bullets from Cast Performance Bullets. There is not alot of data out there f...