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38-55 ammo?
Hey guys,
I just picked up a model 94 in 38-55 and have been having trouble finding ammunition for this cartridge, any ideas? I’ve fallen in love with the gun already and I can’t wait to shoot it.
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01-20-2019, 12:31 PM
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01-20-2019, 12:34 PM
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Appreciate it!
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01-20-2019, 04:46 PM
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Check with Caroline Sports, they often have some of the less popular ammo.
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01-20-2019, 05:09 PM
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Do you handload at all? I can hook you up with cast bullets, cases can be made from 30-30 if needed.
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01-20-2019, 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Boogerfart
Do you handload at all? I can hook you up with cast bullets, cases can be made from 30-30 if needed.
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I don’t handload yet, but plan to in the future.
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01-20-2019, 07:00 PM
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Win 94
A new commemorative or an 1894 ? Bullet diameter varies widely. Like .375 to .380+ older models being larger usually.
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01-20-2019, 09:50 PM
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I had the Alberta Diamond Jubilee Commemorative for a few years. I shot Bullet Barns 245 grain. It’s a .379 bullet with a 25 Brinell hardness. Shot great. Lois is great to deal with at the Bullet Barn.
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01-20-2019, 10:07 PM
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another place
Jet cast bullets in Wetaskewin.
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01-20-2019, 11:29 PM
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Quote:
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A new commemorative or an 1894 ? Bullet diameter varies widely. Like .375 to .380+ older models being larger usually.
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Commemorative Alberta jubilee model.
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01-21-2019, 04:50 AM
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from what I've read
They are good shooters.I have my Grandfather's 1894 rd long barrel and am having Ron Smith re-bore a pre-safety 30-30 Marlin carbine to 38-55 with a .376 groove and a regular 1-15" twist. Factory D+T for aging eyes to be scoped..........likely a 4x Leupold.
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01-21-2019, 10:26 AM
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01-21-2019, 11:02 AM
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To the Op. Loading for the 38-55 is really very easy. I have loaded for quite a few and it is simple to find a good shooting cast or jacketed load. Prophets price is fair for factory ammo but you can make hand loads for under $10 a box using cast and not a lot more using jacketed bullets. As was said, brass is easily made by necking up 30-30 with just the 38-55 dies. The 30-30 was originally made by necking down the old 38-55 Black Powder cartridge and loading smokeless powder.
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01-21-2019, 11:30 AM
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If you ever come near Lloydminster I have some left over Winchester ammo and brass.
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01-21-2019, 11:34 AM
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Rusty Wood in BC is supposed to have some Starline long brass there.
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Quote:
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I had the Alberta Diamond Jubilee Commemorative for a few years. I shot Bullet Barns 245 grain. It’s a .379 bullet with a 25 Brinell hardness. Shot great. Lois is great to deal with at the Bullet Barn.
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the bullet barn is currently up for sale while still operating and selling bullets.
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01-21-2019, 11:59 AM
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the bullet barn is currently up for sale while still operating and selling bullets.
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I've been trying to convince my wife we should buy it! I'm not winning so far... lol
I've got a decent 250gr mold if anyone needs bullets, hard or soft cast, powder coated or wax lube depending on what you're trying to do, just let me know.
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01-22-2019, 03:53 PM
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good guys here
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01-22-2019, 04:16 PM
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X2 on castboolits, I find myself there all the time.
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01-22-2019, 04:27 PM
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I appreciate all the info guys, really surprised by how many options are out there!
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01-22-2019, 06:18 PM
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Quote:
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Rusty Wood in BC is supposed to have some Starline long brass there.
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He did last week. Bought 50
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01-22-2019, 08:10 PM
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The Beauty
Of the long Starline brass is it's thin enough to hold fat bullets if needed and still chamber. I'm using .381/265gr GC in my 1894 RCBS sent me free a cowboy seater die as the regular seater was too small.
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