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is the 38-55 considered a big bore or where is the line drawn?

Well, Winchester called their .375 "Big Bore" when it was introduced back in the 70s...and a .38-55 is just a slightly longer .375.

They did indeed. Though most would tell you .40 or larger.

Those big bores at the top of the forum want it to be a high powered cannon as well.

In their defense, it would be hard for me to call a .44 rimfire rifle a big bore.

So I suppose there is more to it than just the caliber.

Don't worry, I don't think the lever crowd will give you any flac. It's a great cartridge.

Any deer I've hit with one considered it a BIG BORE

I guess my definition of "big bore" is .348 caliber and above.