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 & …

Over 120 years of experience in the field has proven the traditional .38-55 load (255 grains at 1320 fps) is effective on Class 2 game (deer, black bear and similar size animals) within its maximum point blank range (+/- 3 inches) of about 135 yards. According to Tim Sundles of Buffalo Bore Ammunition:

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.

Heavy 38-55 Winchester Ammo - 255 gr. J.F.N. Bonded Core .377dia. Our 38-55 ammo is designed to work in all 38-55 chambered firearms made with modern metallurgy for smokeless powder. It operates at 38,000 CUP—the 30-30 Winchester operates at …

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.

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 …

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.

The 38-55 is an efective deer and black bear cartridge. It compares very favorably to other cartridges for classic lever-actions, such as the 30-30 Winchester, the 32 Winchester Special, and the 35 Remington.

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.

The .38-55 Winchester remains one of the most enduring and respected cartridges in American firearms history. Known for its balanced power, mild recoil, and exceptional accuracy, the .38-55 has stood the test of time.