Excellent points, RC. I’ve used the 460 Wby - 6% algorithm for equivalent 450 Rigby Rimless loads. That’s 100-104 gns RL-17 behind a 500 gn Barnes Banded Solid or 500 gun CEB BBW #13 bullets. IME Barnes Banded Solid or CEB BBW #13 bullets produce very similar MVs at equal COAL and powder charges.

I’ll consider shortening my 450 Rigby FL sizing die.

Just removed the magazine spacer in the Win M-70 today and confirmed the 460 G&A dummy at COAL 3.6” COAL fits well with a 375 H&H follower. We’ll see how the RUM follower fits when it gets here.


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