if it fits, it ships. I'm shoving .417 cast through a lube-sizer with a .413 die and they run nearly .414" after they pop out; they shoot just fine through my '95. I doubt another .002" is going to do anything other than raise pressure a bit unless it will not chamber. ymmv on that.
Have you tried the 300gr bullet from Hornady? I use it in both my 405 and 450-400. I have no need for anything heavier and the deer that have been shot with either rifle you can eat right up to the hole.
I have, but they are .411" and my 1895 has a bore diameter of .4135". They don't shoot well.
Swadged down .416" bullets to .4135" is required.
You may need to talk to Corbin about a draw die to push your diameter down a couple thousandths. I've never had to, but that may just be what the doctor ordered for your rifle.
The Lee Breech Lock sizing dies would work. You'll need a press that will hold the 1-1/4 x 12 die holder.
Look at the Breech Lock sizing kit Link here along with the Breech lock sizing die in .414" Link Here
I'm sizing down jacketed bullets for a 45 muzzleloader with a Breech Lock and it works well.
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if it fits, it ships. I'm shoving .417 cast through a lube-sizer with a .413 die and they run nearly .414" after they pop out; they shoot just fine through my '95. I doubt another .002" is going to do anything other than raise pressure a bit unless it will not chamber. ymmv on that.
That was my thought also, a .413 cause you get spring back. I tested these in my belted 405 and they shot [grouped ] well! I also water tested them and they did not separate from the jacket.
Bryan, Will you be able to seat and chamber a .413 or larger bullet in you rifle?
My first 405 had .413+ groves. I used to get bullets from Hawk Bullets when they were in Lakewood CO. Bob would size them correctly because a .416 in the brass would not chamber in that rifle. I have a friend that did have a 95 in 405 that would chamber and shoot .416s so you never know.
Not sure if Hawk will do that now but, they have 300gr .416 bullets with .025 jackets which may be easier/more effective to swage at home than a typical .416 meant for a magnum 416 ctg.
Hawk Bullets will make 300 -325 gr bullets in 411 up. Do a bullet bore cast of your bore. Hawk will do a run of custom bullets relatively reasonably. The Hawks and Woodleighs are great bullets for elk, moose, and bear.
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That 2150 velocity is about ideal for a 300 gr bullet in the 1895. I have used Hawk or Kodiak /AK Bullet Works bullets for years. But years ago moved to pre-war Model 71s and the 450 Alaskan/Fuller M-71s for use in bear country. Basically, a 400 gr FP bullet is highly desirable in all northern bear country including Alaska.
The 1886/Model 71 is also the fastest cycling of the heavy caliber rifles designed by J. Browning/Winchester. Also an important consideration for sometimes necessary repeat shots.
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