I finally found one! 375 Winchester 94 XTR

[Boomer Mikey]

I've had a Winchester 94 XTR in 375 Winchester on my "short list" for over 10 years. My shooting buddy called me last week to say there was one in one of the local shops so I went down there Friday and bought it. It was in perfect condition except for some dings and scratches on the butt-stock... I wanted a shooter anyway and the price was very fair at $550.

I converted a 30-30 top eject to a 375 Winchester several years back by re-cutting and threading a surplus XTR barrel to fit and it's worked just fine. I've limited my loads to 38-55 levels in that rifle and it's very accurate. (my avatar)

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=8549

I didn't really want to spend the cash now, but after missing one by a few hours last year I had to have it. The 200 and 230 grain 380 group buy molds just got here so it appears this was a predestined event anyway.

Boomer :Fire:

[badgeredd]

Boomer,

Congratulations.

I talked to my Dad last month and he is giving me his Big Bore 94 as well as his Winney 32 Special. [smilie=w: Looks like we're both going to be working up loads! :bigsmyl2:

Edd

[Dutch4122]

Don't be surprised if it has a long throat. My Winchester .375 XTR has a throat that measures .418"

[garandsrus]

Boomer,

I really like my BB 375 and I am sure you will like yours also! It was my first lever action. The Lyman 375449 sized to .379 shoots great.

John

[Marine Sgt 2111]

Boomer, remember the old rifleman's creed....buy the molds and they (rifles) will come....at least that's my excuse.:Fire:

[Bullshop]

Try some heavy boolits in that lil hummer. That 1/12" twist is for looooong boolits.
I was wanting to try one in the lever gun class at the Quiggley but if I am to make it by July I will have to start walking now. I shoot 320's and 350's out of mine and they do carry up right well.
BIC/BS

[EDG]

My BB .375 was purchased used. First thing I noticed was the front sight was very crooked and it was wearing a receiver sight. The dealer sent it back to Winchester and Winchester replaced the front sight and put a new factory rear on it. With the sights centered it shot about 6 inches to the left. Crooked barrel.
Years passed and I stumbled on a .375 Marlin. Much smoother action.
I traded the BB .375 and got more for it than I paid. Good riddance.

[Boomer Mikey]

I hope to get the 200 and 230 grain 380 molds shipped this week. I haven't been able to do anything physical after I injured my shoulder last Friday...:violin:

The molds look pretty good and I want to cast a pile of them asap.

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee174/Boomer_Mikey/380-230-2.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee174/Boomer_Mikey/380-200-1.jpg?t=1233864017

I have a Lyman 375249, RCBS 37-250-FN, and 381268-PB group buy molds as well as a good supply of 255 grain Bear Creek bullets in 0.377" and 0.380" diameter; so I'm ready for just about everything.

I would be interested in any data for heavy bullets in this rifle too. I've been looking at the Saeco 300 grain mold; just looking so far.

I own a Dan Wesson 8" 375 SuperMag revolver with 4 barrels: 2 in .375" and 2 in .380" groove diameter with 1:12, and 1:16 twist rates. The 200 and 230 grain GC bullets were intended for use in it to increase case capacity; however, the 1:12 twist rate in this rifle should be great with these light bullets too.

I like the oddball chamberings... 414 SuperMag, 41 Magnum, 375 SuperMag/Winchester and 360 Dan Wesson.

I guess I'll tape my arm to my shoulder and get to work, this should be fun,

Boomer :Fire:

[Hipshot]

I recently aquired a Win. 94 BB. It had only 15 rd. fired through it. I got it with a Williams peep sight and 25 rd. ammo, not even a scratch on it for $150.00. Bought 2 molds for cast bullets---the Lyman 375449 and Ranch Dogs mold 375235. Shooys pretty good with my tired old eyes. Will try some J bullets also, I have some 220 gr. Hornady's.

Hipshot

[onceabull]

Hipshot: ship that to me with the moulds,receive $400 plus shipping,then shop up another one !!!!!!![smilie=1: onceabull

[Hipshot]

once,
Yeah, I couldn't believe the deal I got ! A guy was selling his deceased fathers rifles and I bought 4 of them----the Win. BB, a Ruger #3 in .223 (unfired), a Marlin 1895 .45-70 with scope, a Siamese Mauser (unfired) in .45-70 plus 150 rds. of ammo all for---------------$500.00.:-D

It was about time I got lucky ! :mrgreen:

Hip

[shdwlkr]

boomer
I have 2 one with a 20 inch barrel and one with a 26 inch octagon barrel that I had rebuilt for me.
I Have not had time to work up loads for both but I can't wait as they will both be used mostly with lead bullets

[26Charlie]

The throat in these rifles is long to take the .38-55 cartridges as well, I believe. At lease in my M94 Big Bore, Marlin M375, and Ruger #3 the .375 and the .38-55 chamber and fire with no problem.

The Lyman 375449 and the RCBS 37-250-FP shoot remarkably well, the first casting about 275 gr. and the second 265 gr. The charge is about as much 4895 as you can cram in the case, 34 gr. to 36 gr. or 2 gr less of 3031, 32 to 34 gr. I crimp in the second groove of the RCBS bullet and the top groove of the Lyman bullet - the OAL is important so as to work through the magazine.

[Boomer Mikey]

The throat in these rifles is long to take the .38-55 cartridges as well, I believe. At lease in my M94 Big Bore, Marlin M375, and Ruger #3 the .375 and the .38-55 chamber and fire with no problem.

The Lyman 375449 and the RCBS 37-250-FP shoot remarkably well, the first casting about 275 gr. and the second 265 gr. The charge is about as much 4895 as you can cram in the case, 34 gr. to 36 gr. or 2 gr less of 3031, 32 to 34 gr. I crimp in the second groove of the RCBS bullet and the top groove of the Lyman bullet - the OAL is important so as to work through the magazine.

Thanks 26Charlie,

I found the throat in my conversion to accept my 38-55 loads as well; however, those loads were using Winchester 38-55 2.082" brass which is essentially the same as 375 brass in length. Original 2.125" long brass may be another story. I have two 38-55's and three 375's... I'm very vigilant in keeping things in their correct place.

I'll never understand why Winchester made the decision to make "short" 38-55 brass... [smilie=p:

Have fun,

Boomer :Fire: