took the .38-55 to the range again and tried a load a friend suggested. 10.0 grains unique with an oregon trail .380 diameter 240 gr fp. turns the gun into a big .22 LR. almost no recoil, low noise, and surprisingly accurate load. figure ill use this load for when i just want to go out and have a little fun. my friend also suggested 12.0 grains in a .45-70. maybe ill try that load a little later in the summer.