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August 27, 2016, 09:25 AM
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Join Date: August 26, 2016
Location: FL
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Western 38-66
I have a Western 38-66 cartridge.
Find plenty of info on 38-56 but not 38-66. Anyone familiar with this one? |
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August 27, 2016, 09:49 AM
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Join Date: October 25, 2001
Location: Alabama
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Never heard of it, show pictures.
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August 27, 2016, 11:15 AM
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Join Date: August 26, 2016
Location: FL
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My wife's eyes are better than mine and it turns out to be a 38-56 after all. 2.50" overall. Thanks anyway Jim
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August 27, 2016, 12:33 PM
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Join Date: February 13, 2002
Location: Canada
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There's a .38-56 WCF and a .38-56 Improved. Line drawings with dimensions are here. http://stevespages.com/page8d.htm
There's nothing about either on the SAAMI site. Buckets of info via a net search. The WCF was originally used in the Win M1886. A rifle in decent condition runs $3500ish USD. Buffalo Arms loads it. Not for cheap though. $60.80 per 20. Uses a .379" bullet.
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August 27, 2016, 03:44 PM
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Join Date: September 6, 2011
Location: Kansas
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My nephew forms .38-56 from .45-70 brass. The form die is a little pricy and he does have to turn the neck but it isn't that hard to form.
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