Black hills cowboy action ammunition 3855 wcf 255 grain lead flat nose box of 20. I believe the 38 55 can be improved likewise to duplicate, or come close, to the winchester. This simple and compact reloading kit can go anywhere. Palmetto state armory is the optimal source for all your ammunition needs. We have vmax, polymer tip and soft point bullets for hunting, varmint and small game hunting. We will be creating labels in advance to help get shipments out quicker. Buffalo bore ammo 11c 20 handgun 3855 win jfn 255 gr 20 rds by adding this item to your wishlist, you will be notified automatically via email when this items price has dropped.
Standard primerswinchester wlr, remington 912 and cci 200are plenty hot for lighting the. Produced by pressureforming pure copper tubing around a pure lead core, this highly reliable bullet was the first custom bullet available to american handloaders. What started as a small dream has become a multimillion dollar international business selling ammunition, reloading supplies and accessories. The cowboy action line of ammunition is suitable for single action shooting or hunters who want a more traditional option for the field. Accurates online load data shows a load as low as 14. This ammunition is new production, noncorrosive, in boxer primed, reloadable brass cases. We sell ammunition by the box and bulk ammo in case quantities. Attention due to high order volume you will experience delays in shipping. I have two 3855s, one a cpastevens and the other a marlin cowboy. Had folks coming up for 4th of july, and wanted them to shoot a historic gun winchester 1894 thats 120 years old. The 38 55 can be so weird that some shooters cannot chamber their ammo unless they fl size the loaded ammo slightly.
Whether its 10mm or 50 bmg, you can find it for sale at midsouth. For target shooting, most competitors use cast bullets weighing around 250 grains at 12000 fps. I also have heard that the 38 55 is suprisingly a heavy hitter with great penetration even given its mild manner recoil and shootability. Although the high road has attempted to provide accurate information on the forum, the high road assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information. Expect a 1012 day delay if you receive tracking and it doesnt move that night, dont be alarmed. Mike, i have heard alot of people that are using unique in 38 55. Load data for 285 gr gc bullet i just purchased a commemorative 94 in 38 55, and it came with handloaded ammunition. I also want to load for itmostly just for grins but maybe use for deer eventually. I see that the 336 marlin is chambered in both 375 win and 38 55 win.
Redneck convent large caliber 50 round universal reloading ammo tray loading blocks 10pack. For those who are not aware, the 3030 case is simply a necked down 3855 casing. In my humble opinion, it is almost the perfect cast bullet caliber. Our 38 55 ammo is designed to work in all 38 55 chambered firearms made with modern metallurgy for smokeless powder. The sections of older lyman reloading handbooks devoted to obsolete cartridges are also good sources for reloading information on old cartridges like the. By adding this item to your wishlist, you will be notified automatically via email when this items price has dropped. View detailed images 1 barnes offers a variety of rifle reloading bullets ideal for hunters and discriminating handloader. Due to recent events it could be possible they are delayed, closed or not accepting transfers. Top of page home reloading tools ammunition reloading supplies by caliber for. Reloading brass powder valley is your reloading superstore. It was later offered by winchester in its model 1894. Hsm cowboy action ammunition 3855 wcf 240 grain hard cast round nose flat point box of 20.
I have always had good luck in 38 special and 357 mag, so i plan on giving it a try. Calls or emails about this item will not receive a response. Would be nice if this bullet was offered in gas check form for the 375 win. Hsm cowboy action ammo 3855 wcf 240 grain hard cast round. It operates at 38,000 cupthe 3030 winchester operates at an average max. Due to safety considerations and legalregulatory reasons, ammunition may not be returned. Buffalo bore ammo 11c20 handgun 38 55 win jfn 255 gr 20 rds. By ordering this ammunition, you certify you are of legal age and satisfy all federal, state and local legalregulatory requirements to purchase this ammunition. Winchester, alone of the big four ammo companies, offers a. Find your best price for 3855 win ammo best 38 55 win ammunition search engine 2020. We go into some detail on how to load for some of the older black powder rifle calibers such as the. Also, is it ok to shoot new winchester 38 55 ammo in it.
Hsm cowboy action 3855 win 240 grain rnfp 20 round box. Can i shoot 375 winchester ammunition in my 3855 marlin. Ammunition top brands with amazing prices palmetto. If youre new to reloading, consider one of the many rcbs kits to get you started. I know that there are older model rifles chambered in 38 5. Does reloading for a miroku winchester 1885 38 55 have any unique challenges compared to a 4570. For those who are not aware, the 3030 case is simply a necked down 38 55 casing. I do not have that reloading info with me but i do know with smokeless it shot very nice with whatever charge for about 120050 fps with cow on top of the powder so the seated boolit compressed the mass about 18 inch. The muzzle velocity is 20 fps and the energy is 987 ft lbs. Ask all questions before bidding as there are no returns.
Heavy 3855 winchester ammo and rifle ammunition display. The difference is cases between the 375 winchester and the 38 55 is approximately. This is an ideal load for both competition and practice. This information applies to any of the original black powder. The last i bought, in between the panicbuying sprees of 2008. We provide a large selection of calibers, grains, and amounts. Hsm cowboy action ammo 3855 wcf 240 grain hard cast. Our 3855 ammo is designed to work in all 3855 chambered firearms made with modern metallurgy for smokeless powder. Here was a cartridge that fired considerably heavier bullets than the. What projectile sizes do you guys load up in your 38 55 ammo. Thinking of getting started in a little reloading for. We highly recommend contacting your ffl before placing your order. Placing an order for items that require an ffl transfer. We carry 38 55 wcf ammo from top brand ammo manufacturers such as federal, remington, winchester, hornady, pmc and others.
You can count on hsms cowboy action cartridges to provide exceptional single action accuracy with moderate recoil. Whether you are reloading for handgun, rifle, shotshell or muzzleloading we have what you need. Using bullets from hornady, barnes, jacketed, rcbs 37250. Im not looking for a super mag 38 55, but an improved cartridge provided by modern powders, bullets, and rifle much like the 4570 has been improved by modern components and the marlin 1895. I havent run out of factory ammo yet, i bought all i could find ww.
It was used by marlin firearms from 1876 on for various singleshot. Found a good load for my 3855 winchester shooting and. In fact, you should check multiple sources if possible. Whether you are a reloading beginner, expert, or just enjoy the hobby palmetto state armory has everything you need. Heavy 3855 winchester ammo buffalo bore ammunition. Brands include hornady, lapua, nosler, remington, silver state armory, nammo, prvi partizan, winchester and mixed range fired. Winchester superx centerfire rifle ammunition is just as accurate as any other winchester ammo, offering incredible reliability. I have heard a number of stories about chamber and brass problems with 38 55. It also is able to supply rapid and controlled expansion and the ability to travel at high velocities. Before loading live ammunition, you should always check with the powdermakers most recent load data. Winchester mold and loading tool 3855 antique vintage.
It has the reputation as a killer of big game from the old days as a black powder cartridge and was popular in schuetzen target shooting for years. Winchester superx ammo 3855 wcf 255 grain powerpoint box. I have also read about the 50,000 cup for the 375 winchester. The bullet is a lead cast flat point with a gas check, 285 grains. I have read about the sammi 30,000 cup for the 38 55 win. I dont have a 38 55 but i happened to notice this in the most recent huntingtons catalog because the 38 55 is mentioned frequently here on the board and i believe ive fired one of duff l baggs rifles in 38 55 though its hard to remember because he brings so many different guns to the range. Soft point bullets are designed for rapid, controlled expansion and maximum impact. However, in its prime it was used not only for deer, but also caribou, black bear and elk with full power loads. Reloading studio is an elegant reloading data management software for tracking, planning, managing and cataloguing your entire reloading workflow, components and firearms. Barnes offers a variety of rifle reloading bullets ideal for hunters and discriminating handloader.
If youre reloading or looking at some new load development, new calibres or bullet types and. Assra forum 3855 fixed ammo with accurate arms powder. My understanding is the new ammo is loaded to the old blackpowder loads in terms of pressurevelocity. Discussion in handloading and reloading started by green lantern, may 14, 20. It was used by marlin firearms from 1875 on for various singleshot target rifles and their 1893 lever action rifle.
Hey tommy, ive used anything from 15 to 19 grains of imr4227 and lil gun in my 38 55 with good success using 250 and 330 grain bullets. The mold appears to be in great shape as does the reloading tool. I have a 94 made in 1899 and have lots of imr 4198. Once squeezed a little they can get the cast bullets chambered so they can shoot. I have finally found a little time to start thinking about reloading some rounds for my new legendary frontiersmen comemmorative, in 38 55. Midwayusa carries a full line of 3855 wcf from all the major brands. Grtools is made by an german reloader named gordon. Shooting the lyman ideal sharps rifle in 3855 youtube. We have the top brands for your rifle at the best prices, ready to ship right to your door nationwide. By 1875 john marlin had taken over ballard production, and by 1879 was offering the. When used with jacketed bullets it also delivers higher velocities in my rifle than are indicated in some of the reloading manuals. These guys are great i placed a last minute order for this hard to find ammunition.
The moderate recoil and excellent accuracy of this ammunition will satisfy all shooters regardless of application. Thanks my load is for a model 1885 highwall single shot rifle, and it may be a bit stout for a leveraction model 1894 rifle. We are the largest provider of all brands of reloading brass because we offer great service and wholesale prices. Orville winchell on 20rds 3855 win black hills 255gr. Black hills cowboy action ammo 3855 wcf 255 grain lead. Black hills cowboy action ammo 3855 wcf 255 grain lead flat. Still working up loads, but having good results so far. Our sales staff cannot forecast price or availability of wish list items. First 3855 smokeless reloads the firearms forum the. Shop top ammo brands like federal, hornady, winchester, remington, tula, cci, browning and more for handguns, rifles, and shotguns. I have two boxes of oliver winchester commemorative ammo in 38 55 caliber. Reloading brass powder valley reloading superstore. With our load data you can search by caliber, bullet weight, powder, powder manufacturer or a combination of all four.
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