Bore dimensions Shiloh 38-55

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Bore dimensions Shiloh 38-55

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What are the bore and groove dimensions of a Shiloh 38-55, anyone know? Also, the twist rate.
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In searching for the dimensions I have read a few times that Shiloh use Douglas barrels for their 38 cals..
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Kirk maybe you could help the Brit and myself out with the bore spec on the 38/55 Shilohs.My #1 sporter is B3480 ser #,and your recommended bullet dia.size.Thanks,Bob. :roll:
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Re: Bore dimensions Shiloh 38-55

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I was told that my 38-55 had a groove diameter of .376".
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I have just had it confirmed, .375" groove and .365" bore and 1 in 16 twist. Harlan at Sagebrush has designed a bullet to go with this.
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Back checked on this site.Kirk said back about 2010. 38/55 barrels are douglas .375 (.376) and are 1/16 twist.Bob. :roll:
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