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Offline D Humbarger

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38/55 Question
« on: October 15, 2009, 02:56:25 PM »
Does anyone know if H&R uses a .375 bore diameter in thier 38/55 rifles?   Should be a snap to rechamber one of these to 375 JDJ. Cut that barrel to 24" part out the stock & off to the races!
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Only Handi so far is a 375 JDJ.

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Re: 38/55 Question
« Reply #1 on: October 15, 2009, 03:33:39 PM »
.378" minimum, they don't make it anymore tho, most of those made before 2007 had .380" or bigger bores, 2007 were tighter, most likely .379" as mine is, but I know of one that is .378".

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Re: 38/55 Question
« Reply #2 on: October 15, 2009, 04:24:25 PM »
Thanks Tim.. Oh well back to plan # one.
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Re: 38/55 Question
« Reply #3 on: October 15, 2009, 06:31:15 PM »
I sort of liked the 38-55 but I have no use for casting bullets to get best accuracy. Alas they are not made anymore. I found a broken down Ruger#3 in 375 Win and rehabilitated it and it is a real shooter with 225gr Hornady bullets. But kick like a mule.
Too bad H&R did not make that target model in 375 Win.
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Re: 38/55 Question
« Reply #4 on: October 15, 2009, 11:39:40 PM »
I have one that Wayne York made in 375 Winchester.  I think it is a near perfect chambering in a handi.
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Re: 38/55 Question
« Reply #5 on: October 16, 2009, 02:28:38 AM »
I have the later barrel think 2007 year
I slug it at .3785 will tack drive .379 but I favor the .380 with starline brass
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Re: 38/55 Question
« Reply #6 on: October 16, 2009, 03:56:29 AM »
I agree with Lonewolf.  I have a W&H TC that's pretty darn accurate.  I just tested a variety of loads and powders the other day and most TEST LOADS were under 2" at 75 yards with iron sights.  The selected loads were all at 1" with 5 shot strings.  That's 75 yds with iron sights (no optics).

I wish I could find another one of these like mine so I could put a scope on it.  I'm certain that some of my larger group sizes have to do with my aging eyesight.

BTW, my bore slugged out at .3795 but I shoot .379 bullets.  I believe they're obterating (sp??? how do you spell that word??) enough to fill the gap because they seem to work well.
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Re: 38/55 Question
« Reply #7 on: October 19, 2009, 07:19:21 AM »
I just got a 38-55 ejector target barrel off the trader. I was kind of disappointed when it slugged .382. I fit it rock solid to a frame and benched it at 100 yards with a 16x scope. I used factory winchester ammo. One box of current production and one yellow and white box from the 1950's. I am very happy to report 3 seperate 3 shot groups under 1" at 100 yards.

I am going to break a few rounds down to measure the bullet but my guessis .377. We will see.

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