38-55 Win Ammo
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About .38-55 Win Ammo
- Type Rifle
- Place of origin United States
- Production history
- Designer Ballard Rifle & Cartridge Company
- Designed 1884
Specifications
- Case type Rimmed straight
- Bullet diameter .3775 in (9.59 mm)
- Neck diameter .392 in (10.0 mm)
- Base diameter .421 in (10.7 mm)
- Rim diameter .506 in (12.9 mm)
- Case length 2.085 in (53.0 mm)
- Overall length 2.510 in (63.8 mm)
- Rifling twist 1 turn in 18"
- Maximum CUP 30,000 CUP
Ballistic performance
| Bullet mass/type | Velocity | Energy |
|---|---|---|
| 255 gr (17 g) 1,321 | ft/s (403 m/s) 988 | ft⋅lbf (1,340 J) |
| 255 gr (17 g) 1,593 | ft/s (486 m/s) 1,437 | ft⋅lbf (1,948 J) |
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The .38-55 Winchester cartridge (actually .3775 caliber) was introduced in 1876 by Ballard. Marlin Firearms used it from 1875 on for various single-shot target rifles and their 1893 lever-action rifle.
The .38-55 used for hunting black bear and deer at moderate ranges and is also used in cowboy action shooting side matches.