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405 Win reloading suggestions
#52494 - 15/03/06 09:43 PM

Hi,
First time poster, but fairly long time reader, great site!
Any suggestions for reloading specs. on heavier high end
bullets for 405 win?I was wanting to get some made up for Ruger #1, so length and shape not a problem, potential use for larger black bear.
Thanks in advance for suggestions on reload data.

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Re: 405 Win reloading suggestions [Re: 404]
#52640 - 17/03/06 05:36 AM

I've had great luck accuracy wise with the 400gr Woodleigh .411" soft. I've shot a wildebeest and a white tail doe with that bullet (how's that for diversity?) with no complaints from either.

I believe Woodleigh also makes a 300gr bullet that would probably do for most animals you should pester with a single shot but the 400gr does hit hard. The throat on my rifle is too long for really good accuracy with the 300gr unless I seat them out, it works perfectly with the 400 seated to the canelure. But it's a custom barrel not a factory job.
The Hornady bullets are prone to losing the jacket from what I found shooting into jugs of water. Also Barnes makes a 300gr X that is very accurate but i've not shot anything with it.

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http://www.hodgdon.com/data/rifle/405win.php

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Re: 405 Win reloading suggestions [Re: Rick_R]
#52643 - 17/03/06 06:07 AM

Thanks,
I was hoping for some feedback on the 400 gr. Wdlgh.
Sounds like a great place to start. Thanks again.

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