oscarflytyer
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Couple new ones (to me) on the way. Will list both, but separate posts for each due to the differences. Will provide what I have and looking for any experience/guidance you guys have. Thanx
1) Cimarron 1894 26" 38-55 (NIB)
2) Browning Model 53 Deluxe 32-20
The Cimarron 38-55 (decided NOT to rebore my '73 Marlin 336 Texan 30-30 to 38-55. Just couldn't bring myself to do it, what with no more JM Marlins, it's a Texan/straight stock! I gave it to one of my sons so I wouldn't do anything stupid like sell it or rebore it! lol!)
Supposed to have a .379-.380 bore, and 1-18" twist (according to Venturino; I have seen the twist listed as 1-12", but I believe Mike/1-18", as he states it is the exact clone of his original Winchester).
I have a Lee 378-250-RF 2c. This seems to be the mold nearly everyone is using. Not cast with it yet. Figure I can get it to at least .379, and prob .380 no problem.
Set of RCBS Cowboy dies otw.
Research sounds like the Starline 2.125" 38-55 brass is the way to for original spec 38-55 rifle.
I WILL put a tang sight on it so I can see/shoot it! Otherwise a barn door is safe at 35 yds, as I can't see/use original sights!
W/r/t load data (assuming the ~250 grn bullet): I see 19 gr of 5744 (Venturino), (of course Red Dot, of which I have none), 9-10 gr Unique and 16-18 gr 2400. Also 21.0 gr of IMR 4198 (Waters).
Based on the above - keep me b/n the white lines! And TIA - you guys always provide the best info!
1) Cimarron 1894 26" 38-55 (NIB)
2) Browning Model 53 Deluxe 32-20
The Cimarron 38-55 (decided NOT to rebore my '73 Marlin 336 Texan 30-30 to 38-55. Just couldn't bring myself to do it, what with no more JM Marlins, it's a Texan/straight stock! I gave it to one of my sons so I wouldn't do anything stupid like sell it or rebore it! lol!)
Supposed to have a .379-.380 bore, and 1-18" twist (according to Venturino; I have seen the twist listed as 1-12", but I believe Mike/1-18", as he states it is the exact clone of his original Winchester).
I have a Lee 378-250-RF 2c. This seems to be the mold nearly everyone is using. Not cast with it yet. Figure I can get it to at least .379, and prob .380 no problem.
Set of RCBS Cowboy dies otw.
Research sounds like the Starline 2.125" 38-55 brass is the way to for original spec 38-55 rifle.
I WILL put a tang sight on it so I can see/shoot it! Otherwise a barn door is safe at 35 yds, as I can't see/use original sights!
W/r/t load data (assuming the ~250 grn bullet): I see 19 gr of 5744 (Venturino), (of course Red Dot, of which I have none), 9-10 gr Unique and 16-18 gr 2400. Also 21.0 gr of IMR 4198 (Waters).
Based on the above - keep me b/n the white lines! And TIA - you guys always provide the best info!