Heavy not in terms of velocity but bullet weight. I have four .405s, Ruger #1, TC Encore, Winchester 1895 and an 1885...
I've found a nice factory duplication load for the Hornady 300 grain bullets with 63 grains of Winchester 748... The Hornady factory round runs 2195 fps from the #1. 63/748 runs 2210. Accuracy is excellent.
So during the last two years I've amassed a bunch of bullets mostly off of "used" tables at gun stores. So far I have:
300 grain:
North Fork
Barnes
Hornady FP
Hornady SP
400 grain:
Woodleigh Solid (.411)
Woodleigh Soft Point (.411)
Hornady Soft Point (.410 for the .400/.450)
Hawk SP
Cast:
310 FP GC .311
375 FP GC .314 (from Beartooth)
400 FP PB .314 (from PB Boolits)
Some of the heavier bullets are too long for the 1895 lever action and I am sure some of the heavies may be too long for lead in the single shots... Was just wondering if anyone has shot heavies in their .405s and where to begin with what powders. Best looking bullet so far is the 375/.314 from Beartooth.... It is short enough to fit in the lever action and has a big meplat....
Thanks...Bob
