Thanks for the info. Love 1895 GS(s).
My loads are usually under 1300 fps for 405gn cast.
Going into big bear country, would pack some 405-420gn ~1600 fps cast and some 380gn WFN solid ~1700-1800fps. Have some 305gn Lehigh Penetrators ~1800fps.
I have come up with two loads I like for big bear, elk, moose.
Both use the Beartooth Bullets Piledriver Jr., advertised at 425 grains but actual weight 436 grains. This bullet is no longer available, so when my stash is gone I'll look at the Montana Bullet Works 420 grain LFN GC.
One is with 40.8 grains IMR 4198, goes 1650 fps. The second is with 47 grains H322, nets 1679 fps. Brass is Starline.
Accurate, recoil is a little heavy, but penetration is there.
I have a plinker load with a Cast Performance 300 grain and 15 grains Unique, nets 1280 fps and quite pleasant to shoot.
