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    What is the best powder.

    Please help me with a good powder and load for the 38-55 Winchester.
    This is my first new cartridge that I'm loading for in over 30 years and I have noticed that there is not much loading information for this caliber.
    I have H322, 3031, 4064 and AA2230 that might be suitable, but, no loading data.
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    24 grains of IMR4198 under an Accurate 38-250D produces 1710fps in a comfortable shooter. I've also run 30 grains of IMR4895 with the same projectile for just under 1700fps. I plan to try Goex FFg next.
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    You should be able to find something here
    http://castboolits.gunloads.com/show...online-sources

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    Theres a lot on Loaddata.com by Wolf Publishing. I coughed up the subscription fee to have everything at my finger tips. Lee Modern Reloader and Hogdon have a couple loads loads for H322. Lyman 49th and various others have a few loads for 3031 for heavier bullets. Lists for 4198 and Rx7 as well the normal fast powders.
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    my bud shoots the 375448 with 9.5 grs of unique under it in his 38-55
    I use the 375449 in my 375 wincheters with a bunch of AA-1680.
    I can shoot his rifle a lot longer than I can mine.

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    The Hodgdon data site has data for 322 in your cartridge.
    http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/

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    Thanks guys, this should get me down the road a ways.
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BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD Pointed
BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
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