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Side Gate 38-55 Groove Diameter?

Post by tarbe » Sun Jun 30, 2019 4:32 pm

Been trying to find this...will email Henry if I have to, but thought I'd check here first.

Does anyone know the groove diameter of the 38-55 Henry?

Historically 38-55s have varied somewhat...from .375 to near .380. I had a 38-55 Marlin that was .377.

I am jonesing for a side gate and my mind is telling me do a 30-30, but my heart is saying do 38-55. Just want to know what I might be up against from a bullet availability standpoint.

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Re: Side Gate 38-55 Groove Diameter?

Post by JEBar » Sun Jun 30, 2019 6:27 pm

for such info, I believe you'd be wise to go directly to Henry or speak with someone who has .... their introduction of 38-55 caliber to their lineup is so new that we haven't had a great deal of info posted about them ..... my hunch is Henry will manufacture theirs to meet SAAMI specs .... please post what you learn
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Re: Side Gate 38-55 Groove Diameter?

Post by Old Syko » Sun Jun 30, 2019 6:34 pm

Mine measures .3765 but others are reporting .376 even. Only way to know is to slug the bore. As I've said before, Henry isn't going to put out guns with great variables in bore diameter as has been done over the last 100+ years. I've been running slugs sized to .379 and am impressed with the accuracy. Only 420 down the pipe so far. I received 1000 bullets from Missouri Bullet that are Hi-Tek coated and sized to .379 but haven't gotten a chance to start working with them yet.

It's your nickel so spend any way you like but I'm more than a little impressed with this 38-55.
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Re: Side Gate 38-55 Groove Diameter?

Post by Old Syko » Sun Jun 30, 2019 6:43 pm

Looking forward to some load workup with these later in the week.
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Re: Side Gate 38-55 Groove Diameter?

Post by Mags » Sun Jun 30, 2019 7:18 pm

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In my area .38-55 factory ammo is hard to find and very, very expensive.
tarbe wrote:
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... I am jonesing for a side gate and my mind is telling me do a 30-30, but my heart is saying do 38-55. Just want to know what I might be up against from a bullet availability standpoint.
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Re: Side Gate 38-55 Groove Diameter?

Post by BigAl52 » Sun Jun 30, 2019 8:58 pm

Mine was a tight 376 and there is more than enough people casting bullets for the 38-55. One of my favorite calibers and always has been. I assuming you reload if you have had one before. Guy at Montana Bullet works has 38-55 bullets in all sizes and could make you what you want. Yes locally 38-55 is more expensive for factory rounds than 30-30. You might be able to save some buying online. But I know for me there isnt any doubt which one I would buy if my heart told me 38-55. Maybe just get one of each we need more Henrys to add the running total anyway.
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Re: Side Gate 38-55 Groove Diameter?

Post by tarbe » Sun Jun 30, 2019 11:07 pm

Mags wrote:
Sun Jun 30, 2019 7:18 pm
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In my area .38-55 factory ammo is hard to find and very, very expensive.
What's factory ammo? lol :lol:
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Re: Side Gate 38-55 Groove Diameter?

Post by tarbe » Sun Jun 30, 2019 11:10 pm

BigAl52 wrote:
Sun Jun 30, 2019 8:58 pm
Maybe just get one of each we need more Henrys to add the running total anyway.
That might just be the right answer!

30-30, 32 Spl, 38-55 and 45/70 would make for a great lever line-up!
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Re: Side Gate 38-55 Groove Diameter?

Post by tarbe » Sun Jun 30, 2019 11:11 pm

Thanks for the feedback guys.

I will send Henry a note about this and will let you know.


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Henry H010
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Browning M53 32-20
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Re: Side Gate 38-55 Groove Diameter?

Post by TraderVic » Mon Jul 01, 2019 7:29 am

Something you likely should consider is to slug the barrel, then you'll know for your rifle.
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