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Goshawk
08-01-2018, 03:41 PM
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Anyone use this bullet in a Winchester 94 38-55. The twist is supposed to be 1/15 so I thought a heavier bullet might work. Any others you have experience with and can recommend? Thanks!

country gent
08-01-2018, 03:51 PM
My 38-55 high wall is a 1-12 30" long and I shoot a old west 365 grn Nasa in it to 500yds accurately. My loads are BP and 20-1 alloy with spg lube

GregLaROCHE
08-01-2018, 03:56 PM
Thank you all for your advice. I just ordered a Lee. I really liked the CabinTree model,but it is much more expensive. I was worried about using the microscope with the Lee, but then I heard about other ways to measure and I am sure I can get it working and saving a few bucks too.

Didn’t I once hear that casting your own boolits made the cost of shooting go way down. I am sure spending a lot getting set up. There’s a lot of stuff you need, if you want to get it figured out and working well! No turning back now.

Moonie
08-01-2018, 08:38 PM
Thank you all for your advice. I just ordered a Lee. I really liked the CabinTree model,but it is much more expensive. I was worried about using the microscope with the Lee, but then I heard about other ways to measure and I am sure I can get it working and saving a few bucks too.

Didn’t I once hear that casting your own boolits made the cost of shooting go way down. I am sure spending a lot getting set up. There’s a lot of stuff you need, if you want to get it figured out and working well! No turning back now.

We don't normally spend less, but we do shoot more for the same amount...

GregLaROCHE
08-02-2018, 01:53 AM
OK. I get it now. Shooting is what I like to do!

Moonie
08-03-2018, 05:55 PM
I have a .378 335gr mold from Accurate Molds for my 375 Hurt&Hurt, might be a bit too much of a good thing for the 38-55. Shoots very well in my 375 though.