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RE: 38-55 conundrum - Don McDowell - 06-15-2021
JKR it'll be a little while before I get around to this project, but will definitely do an update when I do.
In the meantime keep us posted on your adventures.
The Lyman 300 gr postel bullet is a pretty good bullet for a greaser. You might want to get ahold of a pound of the Bullshop Nasa lube for the greaser endeavor. It' IMHO the best lube available now.
RE: 38-55 conundrum - JKR - 06-26-2021
Don,
I’ve been having good luck with the re lined high wall. 200 yd. 5 shot groups are approaching 2”. I’m using Accurate mold 38-305L with 50 grains.OE 1 1/2, .035 poly wad, Starline case, Win. LR primer. I’m seeing more leading than I would like and will try a different lube soon. Since I learned to paper patch, I’m finding it harder to accept any leading at all. I wanted to start with a gg bullet in this rifle for a convenient hunting load. I hope to buy a pp mold soon.
This little cartridge is fun to shoot, easy on lead, powder, and the shoulder!
I’m still waiting for my hay field to be cut so I can start working with it at 300 yards. If I can get it to shoot well at 300, I’ll be satisfied.
JKR
RE: 38-55 conundrum - Don McDowell - 06-26-2021
It is a fun cartridge
The 32-40 is another one that’s just a fun gun to shoot