Old ballistics for the 404J, although they built the cartridges reputation. Today any good 404J rifle will achieve 2400 FPS with a 400 grain 0.423” bullet, solid or soft. Enough for anything up to and including elephant.

The 300 grain load in the 404J was never a good idea IMHO.


Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it Almighty God! I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty of give me death! P. Henry

Deus vult!

Rhodesians all now