.38 spec.

[salvadore]

I'm close to buying one of Winchester's 1866
In .38 spec. and want to try bp, or pyrodex. I cast Layman's 358156 and 358429. I can't find any info on what to expect from this rifle. Anyone?

[Dan Cash]

.38 Special black powder is a pretty weak sister. You can also find it dirty to shoot.

[Nobade]

Using Dick Dastardly's Snakebike bullet or one of Accurate's BP designs over 21gr. 3F Old Eynsford or Swiss works quite well, and is more powerful than standard pressure smokeless 38 spl. loads. I have run thousands of them through my Browning '92 in silhouette matches, with quite good results. Just use a bullet that carries enough lube, and good quality powder or you'll have foul out problems in the rifle barrel.

[salvadore]

Thanks Nobade. Red or green?

[Nobade]

Thanks Nobade. Red or green?Christmas usually.[emoji16]

[missionary5155]

Funny how so many shy away from 3F.. We shoot lots of Goex 3F in all sorts of cartridges. Ol Eyns is even better for full case expansion sealing gasses in the barrel.
But hey I guess real cowboys would have used smoky less if it could have been found... maybe.