38-55 vs 380 yard Diamond

Welcome to the Leverguns.Com Forum. This is a high-class place so act respectable. We discuss most anything here ... politely.

Moderators: AmBraCol, Hobie

Forum rules
Welcome to the Leverguns.Com General Discussions Forum. This is a high-class place so act respectable. We discuss most anything here other than politics... politely.

Please post political post in the new Politics forum.
Post Reply
User avatar
Whit Spurzon
Levergunner 2.0
Posts: 196
Joined: Sun Mar 16, 2008 9:16 pm
Location: The Evergreen State

38-55 vs 380 yard Diamond

Post by Whit Spurzon »

Last year I had Accurate Molds make me a mold for my 38-55. It worked beautifully in my rifle but Wind's took some tweaks to get it there. After watching this video I'd say he's got it pretty dialed in now.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8us6flO6JY

This is what it looks like without the zoom lens.

Image

Here's the target

Image

These are the bullets from the molds Accurate Molds made me.
Image
Left is the 382-250B and Right is the 461-405M

More on the 45-70 bullet later. It shows real promise in my 1895 Cowboy but once again, Wind's is going to take some work to get it there.
"There are three kinds of men: The ones that learn by reading. The few who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence and find out for themselves." -Will Rogers
User avatar
ollogger
Advanced Levergunner
Posts: 2826
Joined: Mon Jul 05, 2010 2:47 pm
Location: Wheatland Wyoming
Contact:

Re: 38-55 vs 380 yard Diamond

Post by ollogger »

Good shooting
luv the 38-55


ollogger
User avatar
Shasta
Senior Levergunner
Posts: 1560
Joined: Thu Sep 06, 2007 10:50 pm
Location: Shasta County, the far right stronghold in California

Re: 38-55 vs 380 yard Diamond

Post by Shasta »

I sure enjoyed the video, that's some good shooting there! I can testify to the quality of Accurate molds. They are worth every penny of their cost. My 1880 vintage Winchester Model 73 in .44-40 really shines with the bullets cast from my Accurate mold ordered specifically for it, and as a bonus the bullets are showing promise in my Marlin Cowboy in .44 Magnum too.

P.S.- Good to see you posting again, Whit. You & Wind have been scarce around here.
California Rifle & Pistol Association LIFE Member
National Rifle Association BENEFACTOR LIFE Member


http://www.hcrpclub.org/schedule.html

avatar pic is Shasta Dam, Shasta Lake, & Mt. Shasta
User avatar
RIHMFIRE
Advanced Levergunner
Posts: 7694
Joined: Fri Sep 07, 2007 11:51 am
Location: Florida

Re: 38-55 vs 380 yard Diamond

Post by RIHMFIRE »

:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
great shoot'n
LETS GO SHOOT'N BOYS
Chuck 100 yd
Advanced Levergunner
Posts: 6972
Joined: Tue Apr 03, 2007 8:52 pm
Location: Ridgefield WA. USA

Re: 38-55 vs 380 yard Diamond

Post by Chuck 100 yd »

Good shootin indeed!! :D
Don McDowell

Re: 38-55 vs 380 yard Diamond

Post by Don McDowell »

Looks like somebody is practicing for the Quigley. :mrgreen:
I had Accurate cut me a paper patch mould for the 44-77, that really turned that rifle into a tac driver.
User avatar
fordwannabe
Advanced Levergunner
Posts: 3371
Joined: Thu Apr 02, 2009 8:52 am
Location: Womelsdorf PA

Re: 38-55 vs 380 yard Diamond

Post by fordwannabe »

I love you guy's videos...keep 'em coming.
a Pennsylvanian who has been accused of clinging to my religion and my guns......Good assessment skills.
User avatar
Old Savage
Posting leader...
Posts: 16793
Joined: Mon Sep 03, 2007 3:43 pm
Location: Southern California

Re: 38-55 vs 380 yard Diamond

Post by Old Savage »

Them's nice lookin' slugs. :)
In the High Desert of Southern Calif. ..."on the cutting edge of going back in time"...

Image
Bill in Oregon
Advanced Levergunner
Posts: 9426
Joined: Sun Jun 29, 2008 10:05 am
Location: The Land of Enchantment

Re: 38-55 vs 380 yard Diamond

Post by Bill in Oregon »

Great Youtube, and mercy sakes what a handsome dog!
What are you using for sights?
User avatar
Whit Spurzon
Levergunner 2.0
Posts: 196
Joined: Sun Mar 16, 2008 9:16 pm
Location: The Evergreen State

Re: 38-55 vs 380 yard Diamond

Post by Whit Spurzon »

I'm pretty sure Wind was using his Montana Vintage Arms tang sight.

That Accurate 382-250B is really proving to be a good one. Last October I had one my best ever Silhouette matches using it even though I had to guess at the hold for the Rams.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1MjPLhDdwA
"There are three kinds of men: The ones that learn by reading. The few who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence and find out for themselves." -Will Rogers
Rafe Covington
Levergunner 1.0
Posts: 79
Joined: Mon Dec 10, 2007 7:03 pm
Location: USA

Re: 38-55 vs 380 yard Diamond

Post by Rafe Covington »

Nice shooting.

Rafe
Death Before Dishonor
Nath
Advanced Levergunner
Posts: 8660
Joined: Sat Sep 08, 2007 1:41 pm
Location: England

Re: 38-55 vs 380 yard Diamond

Post by Nath »

Excellent shooting and I thought I was doing well on a rabbit!


Keep up the grand work :D

Nath.
Psalm ch8.

Because I wish I could!
Post Reply