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bbqncigars · February 16, 2013, 04:00 PM

The 38-55 is a hoot to shoot. I'm the happy owner of a 1893 Marlin (DOB early '94) that I had relined w/a .375 bore. It shoots a variety of loads very accurately (clay pigeons at 100yds w/tang peep sight). Trailboss has been a good BP substitute in a number of guns. I would recommend the longer Starline brass if you're going to load 38-55. Good stuff. I run the Meister boolits in my gun, but many good moulds are available for those who want to cast their own.

February 16, 2013, 04:00 PM	#14
bbqncigars Senior Member Join Date: February 1, 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 525	The 38-55 is a hoot to shoot. I'm the happy owner of a 1893 Marlin (DOB early '94) that I had relined w/a .375 bore. It shoots a variety of loads very accurately (clay pigeons at 100yds w/tang peep sight). Trailboss has been a good BP substitute in a number of guns. I would recommend the longer Starline brass if you're going to load 38-55. Good stuff. I run the Meister boolits in my gun, but many good moulds are available for those who want to cast their own. __________________ "Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most." A. Brilliant