WTK: .38-55 WCF IMR / Hodgdon Cast Load Reguest

[ProGun1]

Hello all,
I have a Win 94 in 38-55 that slugs to .377. I have some light .379 lead on hand but can not find lighter bullet loads unless I look at .375 Win data. I have Carolina Cat Bullets on order in 235gr RNFP gas check and Badman Bullets in 230gr RNFP without gc. Does anyone have any published data for IMR / Hodgdon powders for these lighter bullets from the 38-55 tables. Thank you.

[TXGunNut]

Lyman CB Handbook lists several loads for a Saeco 225 gr PB boolit. Trail Boss, 5744, IMR4198, 3031, 4895, and Rx7. Any preferences? My current load is 44 grs OE FFg under a 250 gr 360681 so my limited experience is of little value to you.
Recent manufacture 94 or something older?

[ProGun1]

Hey TXGuNut,
Thank you for your reply. More info. I've got 3031, 4198, and 4895 on hand. I found some H322 locally as well. My 1980 Win Saskatchewan commemorative came to me from my dad. I have several books, including the third issue Lyman but none have loads lower that 240's (if I remember correctly) and most 250 and more.

[TXGunNut]

In order of listing from Lyman's 4th:
4198 21.0 grs @ 1440, max 24.0 @ 1750
3031 31.0 @ 1428, max 36.0 @ 1805
4895 29.5 @ 1406, max 37.0 @ 1837
Above listings for the 225 Saeco #638, no listing for H322

[ProGun1]

That is great. Thank you very much. To add, at max, those are some pretty fast speeds for the round.

[barkerwc4362]

I use 4895 in my 1893 Marlin. I also use the RCBS 37-250 bullet. I weighs about 265 grains cast out of wheel weights and tin. It fills the case better than 4198, 3031 or 5744.

Bill

[ProGun1]

Hello Bill,
Thanks. I've got a bit of my all around go to powder 4895 and will probably play with it more.