starline 38-55 brass and Henry rifle

[Larry7293]

I am going to purchase a Henry 38-55 soon. ? I was wondering if I should buy the longer or shorter brass from Starline. thanks

[Red River Rick]

Might be wise to do a chamber cast, then there is no guessing. You'll know exactly what length you require for your rifles chamber.

[Easty]

I have the Henry H024 38-55 and it will feed and chamber both lengths. The longer brass (2.125) will allow you to chamber a larger diameter bullet (or boolit) due to the brass being thinner in the bullet bearing area.

[Rrusse11]

You can always trim the longer brass shorter if needed.

[Bitman]

Good luck finding any of the longer brass.

[725]

.30-30 brass remade into .38-55 is short. After having done many, I actually prefer the shorter remade stuff. YMMV

[FergusonTO35]

I am going to purchase a Henry 38-55 soon. ? I was wondering if I should buy the longer or shorter brass from Starline. thanks

Look forward to your review! I want one of these myself.

[Jedman]

May I ask what Henry lever action is available in 38-55 or are you buying one that was rebored ?
I went to the Henry website and found nothing in 38-55 ?

Jedman

[Larry7293]

Jedman I found this on the Henry website. Hope this helps.

H024-3855
Action Type
Lever Action Rifle
Caliber
.38-55
Capacity
5 Rounds

[FergusonTO35]

Last time I checked, all the Henry models in .30-30 were also available in .38-55 other than the all weather.

[Pereira]

Last time I checked, all the Henry models in .30-30 were also available in .38-55 other than the all weather.

As far as I know it is only offer in the Brass side gate model, with that ugly Stock all carved up and Henry plastered on it.[smilie=b:
If it was offered in the CCH side gate model (only in pistol calibers):roll: I might be interested.
https://www.henryusa.com/caliber/38-55/
I have a nice '99 Marlin Cowboy, so I don't fret over it much.

RP

[FergusonTO35]

Huh. Last time I checked the regular blued version was listed in .38-55 so maybe that has changed.

[Maine1]

Honestly, i was very concerned with the long brass/short brass thing for my rifle. To the point i paid WAY more than i liked for 100 peices of the longer brass.
After a few weeks of experimentation with different OAL, powder charge and all, i found the short brass better for function, feeding and accuracy was about the same with either. I went with the short brass as i want a reliable weapon.
Now ive got some long brass collecting dust that i will not recover funds on. Oh well, at least i know what to buy in bulk now.