38/55 brass for a Ballard.

[SgtDog0311]

Just measured my fired brass. 2.076. I shoot a 320gr NASA bullet from Bernie at Old West. 13gr of 4759 with .03-.04 of dacron. Also show 13.5gr of same powder being a good load. Now 4759 is no longer stocked but I have 12lbs. Were I out I'd try 5744 and start a grain higher. IMR 4198 would be another good choice. Have not shot any OE in it yet since my BPCR rifles are 40-65 and 38-50. But my 38-50 (also a Cody) mould is 317gr and I shoot 46gr of OE 1 & 1/2 in it with a .060 Walters Wad. Bullet depth and compression would vary however.