New to reloading the 38-55

[Justmakesense]

Im seriously looking for a new 38-55. Preferably a Single shot. My question is about the recommended pressure rating for the 38-55. Buffalo Bore has loads that are close to a .375 Winchester pressure 220 gr bullets at 2,000 fps. Every thing im hearing is that you cant load the 38-55 case as you would a 30-30 because of the pressure I also heard that 38-55 cases are not as strong as 30-30? What am i missing

 

[Rook 6]

What kind of single shot are you thinking of? Not a lot of info but as a general rule of thumb, be careful running smokeless loads in a 38-55. Personally, I wouldn’t try it in an antique single shot. I’d still be wary in a modern production model using old designs. Some single shots, such as the Ballard, should never use modern loads. A modern Ruger or other modern designs just follow manufacturer recommendations with published data and start low!