.38-55 Winchester - Wikipedia
The .38-55 Winchester / 9.6x53mmR cartridge (actually .3775 caliber), also known as the .38-55 WCF and the .38-55 Ballard, [4] is a centerfire rifle cartridge. It was based on an earlier cartridge called the .38-50 Ballard Everlasting that was introduced in 1876 by the Ballard Rifle & …
.38-55 Winchester, the Gentle Medium Bore - CHUCKHAWKS.COM
The Buffalo Bore Heavy loads (a 220 grain bullet in .35 Rem. and a 255 grain bullet in .38-55) generate almost identical recoil in these two cartridges. However, using standard velocity factory loads, such as Winchester Super-X and Remington Express, the .38-55/255 grain load kicks noticeably less than the .35 Remington/200 grain load.
The .38-55 Winchester - CHUCKHAWKS.COM
Winchester, alone of the Big Four ammo companies, offers a .38-55 factory load. This uses a 255 grain soft point bullet at a muzzle velocity of 1320 fps with 987 ft. lbs. of muzzle energy from a 24" barrel.
.38-55 Winchester - RifleShooter
2011年1月4日 · Standard primers--Winchester WLR, Remington 91/2 and CCI 200--are plenty hot for lighting the .38-55's fire, and best bets in propellants are medium-fast burners ranging from H4198 to IMR-3031. My favorite is Reloder 7; it works equally well with both low-velocity target loads and high-velocity hunting loads.
A Comprehensive Guide to the .38-55 Winchester - KIR Ammo
2024年4月12日 · The .38-55 Winchester carved its niche in this competitive arena, setting records and earning accolades for its remarkable accuracy. Its success in matches contributed to its growing reputation, not just among sport shooters but also among hunters who sought a reliable cartridge for the field.
.38-55 Winchester Ballistics - GunData.org
The .38-55 Winchester was designed in 1884 by Ballard Rifle & Cartridge Company. The cartridge has no parent case and is a .3775 inch bullet with a rimmed straight case and 1:18 rifle twist. The .38-55 was used in the Model 1983 Marlin lever-action rifle and also in other single shot rifles.
Cartridge Hall of Fame: 38-55 Winchester Ammunition - MidwayUSA
The 38-55 Winchester Centerfire, or WCF, began life in 1884 as a Ballard target cartridge. Commonly chambered for lever action rifles such as the Model 1894 Winchester, this cartridge was also popular for use in many single shots. Watch along as Larry Potterfield, Founder of MidwayUSA takes a brief look at this member of The Cartridge Hall of Fame.
Caliber .38-55 Win. Load Data | xxlreloading.com
Overall, the .38-55 caliber stands as a testament to enduring design, balancing manageable recoil, accuracy, and stopping power for a variety of shooting needs. Load data for caliber .38-55 Win. including technical specifications (C.I.P.), suitable bullets, popular powders, and info charts.
What is .38-55 caliber Winchester? | [January Updated]
2024年2月17日 · The .38-55 caliber Winchester is a specific type of ammunition commonly used in rifles. It is known for its moderate power and versatility, making it popular among hunters and sport shooters. What kind of rifle uses .38-55 caliber Winchester?
38-55 WCF - MidwayUSA
2022年5月1日 · The 38-55, while first developed for the Ballard target rifles and later used in the Marlin and Winchester lever-actions, was also a popular chambering in the Winchester 1885 single shot. Modern ammunition for the 38-55 typically features a 255-grain jacketed bullet, although some specialty companies offer cast led bullet loads.