Yes, good in .45-70, better in .458 WM. Will be interesting to see how that WFN with sharp edges cuts through the IWBB. I also now have some 400-gr CEB brass FN "LEVER+SOLID" solids to compare at .458 WM velocities, thanks to Sir Jerry. Doc M never did them justice with high enough velocity at MIB, in his wetpack. They all need to go at least 2400 fps for full effect.
I have the 325 grain Lever & Bolt Gun versions still on back order.
Is Boondock Sporting Goods still alive and well in Eagle River ?
Yep still open and doing business, one of my most favorite places. One of the few that large mediums to big bores still have a following.
If only Hornady would take the opportunity to offer a 400-gr GMX or CX ...
I would be in, for trying a GMX / CX 380-400 grain
Amazing but true, IIRC: 2247 fps in his 22" factory M70 barrel, 2250 fps in his 18" custom M98 barrel !
I assume 2300 would be feasible from a 24" barrel, individual barrel dependent. I do not recall chronograph results from anyone. Tim does state he intentionally does not load this bullet to maximum with the powder that he is using.
Buffalo Bore Factory load for .458 WM with 400-gr TSX, COL = 3.310", BOL = 1.390". My 24" Ruger No. 1 factory barrel at 87*F : 2320 fps at 5 yards, corrected for BC = 0.324 gives MV = 2333 for 5-shot mean. My 25" Shilen barrel at 64*F: 2336 fps at 5 yards, corrected for BC =0.324 gives MV = 2350 fps for 5-shot mean.
404-gr Shock Hammer BC = .419 400-gr TSX BC = .324 Buffalo Bore is excellent factory ammo with the 400-gr TSX. I shot sub-MOA for 3 shots at 100 yards when zeroing that Shilen barrel for last year's deer season. Got a nice buck with it. BUT, if you have the 404-gr Shock Hammer to handload, you have no need for the 400-gr TSX from Tim Sundle's corner of the market.
Definitely a good bullet and load. But, I am heavily vested in 404 Hammer. No regrets and don't foresee any with this Hammer. I personally think it is the best thing going in the 400 grain class for my purposes.
