.38/55 cases in the .375 Winchester
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.38/55 cases in the .375 Winchester
Now is it the short version or the long version of the .38/55 case that will work in the .375 Winchester? Thanks in advance....
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I can say that Imperial factory loads with long brass (2.129) were too long for my BB94. Case mouths were tapered inward after firing, looking almost as if crimped without bullet in place making me think they protruded into the throat. Shells on the left & right are BB94 fired cases. Middle round was fired through 1905 Win 1894 38-55.
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I must have the Uber-throat model of BB94. I can shoot all three lengths of 38-55 cases without a hitch. I once posted photos of my chamber slug along with dimentions. I swear, the guys at the factory must have been smoking swomthing funny when they made my gun. The bore slugs at .379 and any bullet (cast that is) under .380 shoots wild.
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I guess I don't know much about the reasoning behind this. Why use
38-55 case instead of 375 Win cases in the 375 Winchester? Does it work better for cast bullets or something?
Why is there two different lengths of 38-55 cases? Just trying to learn something, since I have never messed with the 38-55 or the 375 Win. although I have been tempted, espacally if I found a nice old Winchester with an octagon barrel.
38-55 case instead of 375 Win cases in the 375 Winchester? Does it work better for cast bullets or something?
Why is there two different lengths of 38-55 cases? Just trying to learn something, since I have never messed with the 38-55 or the 375 Win. although I have been tempted, espacally if I found a nice old Winchester with an octagon barrel.
It is always better to use cases that more closely fit the chamber. Marlin and Win. both chambered their .375 rifles so 2.080" brass would fit. .375 Win case drawings show a max. length of 2.060". The .38-55 cases that measure 2.080" fit the chamber of these rifles so many guys use them. To the best of my knowledge there are two lengths of currently manufactured .38-55 cases, 2.080" and 2.125". Marlin Cowboy .38-55 rifles can utilize the longer cases. The longer cases made by Starline are a superior choice for the Marlin Cowboys for many reasons not the least of which allows one to utilize the proper diameter bullets for these rifles. Hope this clears things up a little. 1886.