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So I have a hankering for a big bore 94. I want to shoot cast loads at medium to low velosity<1700 Fps. So sticking with the
winchesters what is the best option 356 or 375? Which is best for cast loads + availablity for brass. Thanks
 
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I have both and the 375 is probably what you are looking for. It is basically a shorter 38-55 with higher pressures but can be used as a 38-55. The brass is thicker wall for higher pressure but if you are shooting lighter loads you could trim 38-55 brass or size up 30-30 brass or just buy the right stuff. The 356 on the other hand is a 308 case with a slight rim same as the 307 and I find that brass harder to find.
 
You'll want to watch out for leading at that speed. I've generally seen cast loads limited to around 1500 to 1600fps as the upper limit to avoid leading. Gas checks allow you to run faster and 1700 with a GC bullet would be no problem.

I'm going off in a slightly different direction with a project I want to do this Spring. .30-30 using paper patched cast bullets. The paper patching allows for 2000 FPS and higher speeds with no risk of leading if I can get it done right.

If you're keen on these sizes then perhaps paper patching would allow you to run up around 1700 to 1800 fps without leading up worries?
 
im loadin my 375 to only 3855 speeds, with jacketed bullets tho. working great. duno about expansion but good accuracy! and good for thumping bone.

WL
 
Well the 38-55 killed just fine in it's day ,so the .375 can only be better.Is the .356 Win not a rimmed version of the .358 Win? Harold
 
.356 Win ammo or brass is nearly impossible to find. Only loaded by Winchester seasonally. Ditto for the .375 and brass for either.
However, Guns and More(armesetplus.com. No W's.), in Quebec, says they have .356 brass at $52.95 per 50.
 
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I have both and the 375 is probably what you are looking for. It is basically a shorter 38-55 with higher pressures but can be used as a 38-55. The brass is thicker wall for higher pressure but if you are shooting lighter loads you could trim 38-55 brass or size up 30-30 brass or just buy the right stuff. The 356 on the other hand is a 308 case with a slight rim same as the 307 and I find that brass harder to find.
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Good advice, one more thing to consider is the 375 has a thinner barrel than the 356 and the weight and balance are different. If you could handle both you might like one rifle over the next. Both make excellent cast bullet shooters. I usually neck up 307 brass for the 356 as it seems to be easier to come by
 
I carted my 375BB today, in pouring rain.

I really need to find a Smaller aperture for the Williams, orr something else, because I must really hold my head far back on the stock to be most accurarte with it..

one of those ugly looking pistol grip/tang apertures I guess.... what else can you guys come up with that might help my situation?



long an skinny of it, I shot under a buck in horrible conditions in low light... more so my rushed up an shoot. but has me thinkin

WL
 
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