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cdet69
11-12-2011, 05:20 PM
So I have this older model Winchester 55 in 30 WCF. I plan on using it to hunt this year and want to use cast bullets. the rifle is a take down and is in 90% condition and perfectly sound. The load I plan on using is a Lee 170 grain flat point with 25 grains of IMR 3031. Is this a good load to start with? Any other ideas are gladly welcome.
helice
11-12-2011, 08:25 PM
This should work pretty well. I estimate velocity at near 1750'/s. 3031 is great powder for the 30-30. My load for a 30-30 trapper has been 24 gr of ReLoder 7 to get me near to 1800'/s. Your load should shoot clear through a deer. Go for it.
Idaho Sharpshooter
11-12-2011, 08:57 PM
nice safe and effective 200yd load for deer. I would love to have it's big brother in 38-55 with a full octagon barrel and half-magazine.

Rich

Hey, I can dream, right...?
Bret4207
11-13-2011, 09:56 AM
Load should work, but you only have 3 weeks of the season left. You should have started this back in June! Maybe you'll be lucky and the boolit will fit and the load will work.
cdet69
11-14-2011, 08:03 PM
The season has not even started yet. It begins down here on the 19 of November. I shoot almost every other week and I sighted the rifle in already. Just was wondering on peoples imput. I guess I should have been more clear.
Bret4207
11-14-2011, 08:29 PM
Ah! Southern Tier. My bad.
Le Loup Solitaire
11-14-2011, 11:57 PM
25 grains of 3031 is a good load with the 170 grain bullet. I've used the Lyman 311291 for a long time in 2 different 94's. Actually 25-30 grains of 3031 is the "zone" where things work well. I did some testing some time ago and found that 27 grains shot more accurately for me. 30 grains starts to approach factory spec at 2000fps or so, but I got better grouping at 27 grains. The model 55 is a beautiful gun and a real prize in TD. My 94 rifle is a TD deluxe with a tapered barrel and tang sights and it gets its share of compliments. LLS
cdet69
11-15-2011, 04:56 PM
My Winchester model 55 is also a take down. It is not a deluxe by yesterday standars but would be by todays. It has wood that you no longer see today and the metal finish and fit are first rate.