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Old Stony · October 29, 2013, 03:40 PM

I have tried a lot of loads over the years for 38-55. For a hunting load for my vintage 94 Winchester and a modern Marlin I am currently shooting a Hornady 220 gr. with 30 gr. of Re-7. It gives me good performance..but use your own common sense to develop your loads. What I use might not be optimum for you.

October 29, 2013, 03:40 PM	#5
Old Stony Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2013 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,705	I have tried a lot of loads over the years for 38-55. For a hunting load for my vintage 94 Winchester and a modern Marlin I am currently shooting a Hornady 220 gr. with 30 gr. of Re-7. It gives me good performance..but use your own common sense to develop your loads. What I use might not be optimum for you.