Finally, A Cast Load I Can Live With (405)

CBinNH · Post by **CBinNH** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 11:21 am

I have had poor luck shooting cast in the last couple years.
I imagine it is lack of patience & loading knowledge on my part,
but some was over-size &/or pitted bores. Anyway, I bought a
stainless Ruger #1 in 405 Win (I know, not a lever, but it is a
lever caliber). I'm trying some 325 GC cast bullets from Montana
Bullet Works. The left target is 29 grains of AA5744, The right is
30 grains. Range was 50 yards. 20 degrees at 10:00 AM this
morning. Snow is still 6-8"s deep. If spring ever comes to New Hampshire,
I'll back off to 100 yards & see if my eyes are any good using
30 grains again. Sorry no chronograph. I would guess they are
cruising along around 1500 yo 1600 fps. Chris
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Rimfire McNutjob · Post by **Rimfire McNutjob** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 11:31 am

CBinNH wrote: ... I know, not a lever, but it is a lever caliber ...

I think, technically speaking, it has a lever but has this odd manual repeat feature.

Is that the NECG peep sight for the No. 1 I see mounted there?

RKrodle · Post by **RKrodle** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 11:31 am

Looks like you've found you a good load, and thats good shooting also. I have only fired one 405 and that belongs to crs. I can see why TR liked it so much.

CBinNH · Post by **CBinNH** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 11:48 am

Rimfire, you are correct on the peepsight. I didn't want to scope the rifle at this point. My taste in scopes is kind of t-boney on a cube steak budget with a kid in college. I prefer it to the factory sights. I picked up a NECG white bead front sight too, but didn't realize it was bigger in diameter than the Ruger. I may end up putting it in the classifieds pay it forward section.
Chris

Nath · Post by **Nath** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 2:45 pm

It has more of a lever than a turn bolt thats for sure.
Very good shooting Sir.
Nath.

Post by **Old Savage** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 2:55 pm

Well Chris - I say it is a lever. "Lever Action breechloader" Matthew Quigley.

Sixgun · Post by **Sixgun** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 3:33 pm

Nice shootin'! With cast bullets, everything is bullet fit to the groove diameter and throat. I'm guessing your velocities are closer to 1700------Sixgun

TedH · Post by **TedH** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 6:46 pm

Looks like that 30 gr. load is a winner.

I've also got a No. 1 in 405. If I ever get time to shoot them I've got some 300 gr. cast bullets to try. What are yours sized?

Don McDowell · Post by **Don McDowell** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 10:44 pm

Going by what my 95 said with just a touch less powder, you're 30 gr load is probably crowding 1750-1800.

Looks like that 30 gr load is a keeper

CBinNH · Post by **CBinNH** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 4:25 am

Ted H, the bullets are sized .412. Looks like I really should get a chronograph someday. It is hard for me to do when there is brass, bullets, etc. that I have room for in my reloading cabinet. Thanks for the input everyone. Chris

Finally, A Cast Load I Can Live With (405)

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