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Offline XD40SC

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38/55 reoloading question
« on: September 14, 2011, 10:56:17 AM »
Anyone know where I can get a set of reloading dies and starline brass for a 38/55. I really only need the depriming/resizing die but i don't think I can purchase just that.
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Re: 38/55 reoloading question
« Reply #1 on: September 14, 2011, 03:23:27 PM »
There are a couple of different lengths of 38-55 brass, my H&R will not chamber the 'long' version which is intended for the old, longer original chambers. I have also used fire formed 30-30 cases with success. They end up even shorter than the short 38-55s (current Win. production) but I can seat the bullet where I want.
Some dies you can buy separately from Midway, but I sure would check your notion against their price on a complete new LEE set.
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Re: 38/55 reoloading question
« Reply #2 on: September 14, 2011, 03:48:06 PM »
Thanks, I noticed that the shorter starline are out of stock until next year. I was wondering about the length. Thanks for the info. Your right about the difference in price. Think I'll get the complete die set. thanks for your input
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Re: 38/55 reoloading question
« Reply #3 on: September 14, 2011, 05:02:54 PM »
If this is the barrel I worked on, you can use the long Starline brass just fine, it's been neck reamed.  ;)

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Re: 38/55 reoloading question
« Reply #4 on: September 15, 2011, 12:05:19 AM »
Quote from: quickdtoo on September 14, 2011, 05:02:54 PM
If this is the barrel I worked on, you can use the long Starline brass just fine, it's been neck reamed.  ;)

Tim
It is. Thanks Tim. You continue to be a fountain of knowledge.
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Re: 38/55 reoloading question
« Reply #5 on: September 15, 2011, 03:38:59 PM »
I have a 38-55 and have no problems with the stock barrel using the longer starline brass,I think it was the last year the 38-55 was made
I find with starline brass I can load lead bullet with a diameter of .381 with out any problems
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