A little over a year ago I ordered a Shilo Saddle rifle in 38-55. It will have a 32" Standard Oct. BBL.
I also have a Marlin 1893 Black Powder Barreled rifle and a H&R Buffalo Classic, all in 38-55.
For the life of me, I can't get either one to shoot worth a hill of beans with BP.
The Marlin shoots real well with 9 gr. of Unique & a 250 gr. Flat nose, and I will be trying some 4198 with 300 gr postels in the H & R very shortly.
The question is, will that Shilo shoot BP? I told the people there that is what I wanted to shoot, but these other two guns really have me concerned.
Knarley