![]() ![]() ![]() A chamber cast would be a very good idea to confirm dimensions. Hornady used to make an excellent 220gr FP bullet for the. The 375 cases were a bit thicker but I have it on good authority the modern production 2.08″ 38-55 cases will handle the pressure but as always, approach maximum loads with caution. I don’t know if the longer 2.125 38-55 brass will chamber but from what I can gather all the 375 Big Bores were chambered a bit long and the 2.08″ cases will work fine. If you reload, Joseph, I believe you can use 38-55 cases but I’d stay with the 2.08″ cases even tho the 375 was supposed to be 2.02″. □ It was my first Winchester levergun, I guess I’ll always have it. Luckily I stashed 100 new 375 Winchester cases 20 or 30 years ago and Lyman still makes their excellent 375449 mould so I’ll be able to shoot it all I care to. And yes, Robert, feeding one of these beasts is an undertaking. I believe your rifle was indeed built in the early 80’s as Bob opined I purchased BB047411 new on. We generally focus on the pre-64 Winchesters but I think I may be of some assistance. ![]()
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