Go ahead and shoot 375 factory ammo out of your 38-55 <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />...cause you're just another accident waiting to happen <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />! And when it does you'll be one of those who'll sue Marlin... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" />
375 AMMO WAS NOT MENT OR DESIGNED FOR THE 38-55...
GET YOUR HEAD OUTTA YOUR BUTT <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> AND READ A RE-LOADING MANUAL...
So I guess your answer is:
I don't have any direct experience with this but have you read your reloading manual?
Thanks.. !
Yes, I've read my reloading manuals and many articles about the 38-55 Win and the new Marlin and Winchester rifles chambered in 38-55 Win. While the 38-55 chambering is old and there were many rifle chambered for it originally there are now many new rifles being chambered for 38-55 Win.
I'd pretty much agree that sticking a 375 Win round in a vintage Marlin 38-55 chambered rifle would be a bad idea I can find a good bit of information stating that the NEW MARLIN 336 rifles in 38-55 are no different in strength to the NEW MARLIN rifles chambered in 375 Win. I have dies and reloading supplies for the 38-55 and intend to test loads to maximum SAAMI and perhaps beyond!
I'd prefer replies from folks with direct experience and knowledge.
