Author Topic: Load For H&R 38-55 (Read 635 times)

riverjackal · « **on:** November 19, 2004, 02:03:51 PM »

Anybody here reload for the 38-55 target rifle ? if so what are you using ? I think Santa is going to be good to an old man this year. I will probably need some good advice to get it going. I don't really care about speed, will probably shoot lead mostly.

Fire away and fall back

Ed Hill · « **Reply #1 on:** November 19, 2004, 06:36:14 PM »

Accurate arms lists some "soft" loads with their xmp5744 powder, and the Lyman manuals have some low power loadings with Unique. I'm getting great groups in the 45-70 with light loadings of unique.
E.D.

sureshot2040 · « **Reply #2 on:** November 20, 2004, 01:33:59 PM »

my cousin uses xmp5744 behind a hornady 225 grain jsp to pop balloons at 400 yards with. but you will have to get a ladder rear sight from smith enterprize to do it with. the factory one doesnt reach out that far
he dropped a nice fat doe with it at 225 yards
sureshot

handirifle · « **Reply #3 on:** November 20, 2004, 02:53:45 PM »

most report that loads using lead bullets are most accurate with low velocity loads.

ajj · « **Reply #4 on:** November 22, 2004, 11:20:42 AM »

Lots of good powders/loads for target velocity, cast bullet 38/55. Around 20 gr. of Rl 7 is as good as any. Check a manual for loads with 4198 (H or IMR) or 4227. I've used all these with success. I just don't have loads for the last two powders safely enough in memory. This is a great handloader's cast bullet cartridge. Enjoy.

artr · « **Reply #5 on:** November 22, 2004, 02:28:13 PM »

20 gr imr4198 and a 250gr cast bullet shoots great