Product Overview and Introduction

Experience authentic historical performance and modern manufacturing consistency with Starline Unprimed Rifle Brass in 38-55 WCF (2.082″ Length). Designed specifically for vintage lever-action rifles, single-shot firearms, and black powder cartridge silhouette (BPCS) competitors, Starline produces some of the toughest, most dimensionally reliable commercial brass available to handloaders.

Whether you are reloading for an antique Winchester Model 1894, a Marlin 1893, or a modern reproduction rifle chambered for the classic 38-55 Winchester Center Fire, Starline brass provides an uncompromised foundation for both smokeless powder loads and traditional cast-bullet setups.

Uncompromising Commercial Metallurgy and Historical Accuracy

The 38-55 WCF historically exists in multiple case lengths (most notably 2.082″ and 2.125″). Starline manufactures this variant to the standard 2.082″ length, ensuring proper chamber fit and optimal neck tension for firearms designed around traditional SAAMI specifications:

• Strict Dimensional Uniformity: Rigorous quality control ensures consistent case length, rim thickness, and internal volume, minimizing velocity spreads and pressure variations across every round.

• Optimized Alloy Durability: Multi-stage thermal annealing and robust case head metallurgy create a resilient casing that withstands repeated reloading cycles without premature splitting or neck fatigue.

• Boxer Primed Convenience: Features clean, standard large rifle Boxer primer pockets right out of the box, allowing for fast, hassle-free depriming and priming without the complications of vintage Berdan-primed surplus.

• Unprimed and Ready to Load: Supplied clean, polished, and unprimed, giving you total freedom to select your preferred primers, black powder or smokeless propellants, and cast lead projectiles.

The Ultimate Foundation for Vintage Lever-Action Shooters

The 38-55 WCF is celebrated for its remarkable accuracy, mild recoil, and effectiveness on medium game. Because factory ammunition can be difficult to find or inconsistent in vintage dimensions, starting with premium Starline brass ensures your handloads fit your chamber perfectly and deliver match-grade performance.

Key Features and Benefits

• Historical Accuracy: True 2.082″ case length matches standard SAAMI specifications for vintage chambers.

• Commercial Grade Quality: Superior consistency and wall concentricity compared to reformed or vintage brass.

• Boxer Primed Convenience: Standard large rifle primer pockets simplify the benchtop reloading process.

• Exceptional Case Life: Tough alloy formulation handles the gentle pressures of traditional lead-bullet shooting effortlessly.

Specifications

• Product Type: Rifle Reloading Brass Casings

• Caliber: 38-55 Winchester Center Fire (WCF)

• Case Length: 2.082 inches (Standard SAAMI Length)

• Condition: Unprimed, New Commercial Brass

• Primer Pocket Type: Boxer Primed (Large Rifle)

• Platform Compatibility: Vintage Lever-Action Rifles, Single-Shots, and Modern Reproductions (Winchester, Marlin, Uberti, etc.)

• Manufacturer: Starline Brass