Bullseye loads for the 38-55 needed

[brstevns]

Is anyone using Bullseye in the 38-55. Was given 2 lb and was wondering if it would work in the 38-55 using a 250 gr and or a 285 gr cast bullet?

[Outpost75]

I use 8 grains of Bullseye with 250-grain plainbased bullets in my .35/.30-30 with 16 inch twist and velocity is 1080 fps from a 20" barrel with good accuracy. This should also be safe and mild in your .38-55. Don't go for heavier bullets or charges. This is a plinker, pure and simple.

I use 12 grains with a 250-grain bullet in the .375 H&H which gets 1200 fps from a 24" barrel and is also pleasant and accurate.

I use standard Winchester large rifle primers and NO FILLER.

[brstevns]

I use 8 grains of Bullseye with 250-grain plainbased bullets in my .35/.30-30 with 16 inch twist and velocity is 1080 fps from a 20" barrel with good accuracy. This should also be safe and mild in your .38-55. Don't go for heavier bullets or charges. This is a plinker, pure and simple.

I use 12 grains with a 250-grain bullet in the .375 H&H which gets 1200 fps from a 24" barrel and is also pleasant and accurate.

I use standard Winchester large rifle primers and NO FILLER. Then the heavier bullet is too much for Bullseye. Then what would be a good Unique load with the heavier bullet?

[w5pv]

I use 4.3 grains of Bullseye under a 230 grain lRN,good results in my Ruger 1911.

[Outpost75]

Then the heavier bullet is too much for Bullseye. Then what would be a good Unique load with the heavier bullet?

In a strong actioned rifle like a Ruger or modern Marlin I wouldn't be afraid to try 8 grains of Bullseye with a heavier bullet, but you didn't say what you were shooting and don't want you to damage a pre-1900 rifle.

With a heavier bullet you are much better off with 4198 or RL7.

[brstevns]

In a strong actioned rifle like a Ruger or modern Marlin I wouldn't be afraid to try 8 grains of Bullseye with a heavier bullet, but you didn't say what you were shooting and don't want you to damage a pre-1900 rifle.

With a heavier bullet you are much better off with 4198 or RL7. A 1979 made model 94 winchester.

[Outpost75]

A 1979 made model 94 winchester.

I wouldn't be afraid to try 8 grains with your heavier bullet, in the modern rifle is will be safe, just may not be best choice accuracy wise. If it shoots well, then all is well. Accurate cast bullet loads are safe!