Recent content by Don416

Yes, better bullet selection was my reasoning. 300-350gr bullets work best in my Short Action rifle. I dont think anyone makes bullets under 400gr in 425 caliber. I can get copper or lead in 416.

Nothing above 375 on the bullet listings. Unless that means they are out of stock now? I wish they would make a 300, 350gr option in 416. I would also like a 160gr option for 6.5mm on my wish list.

Speaking of Nosler 400gr partitions I don’t see anything listed above 375? Did Nosler stop making partitions over 375??

Good, I have to shoot more. I was more focussed on pressure signs. I find the IMR 3031 powder shoots best in my gun. Too bad I got a good price on 2lbs of W748, but it is good enough for moose or bear out to 200yrds.

Ruger just released a 9.3x62, Sako/Tikka still makes them, there should still be Huskavarna and M98 actions around already chambered in 9.3x62.

Tried some Barnes 300gr TSX FB bullets, they are basically the same dimensions as the Speer 350gr lead bullets. Loaded 63gr IMR 3031, OK, and 67gr W748, OK. Both full case not too compressed at 2.860” O.A.C.L. Impact about 4” higher at 100m than the 350’s No chrony.

I’ve been using Taylor load data for my 416WSM build. I got info from Hand loader Magazine and their LoadData section. May have to expand powder selection, IMR3031,W748, H4895 are all working great for me, extrapolated from Taylor loads.

I can just remove the pin from my RCBS or Redding dies when sizing if I don’t want to punch the primers out.

Just for the record I didn’t get a muzzle break on my 416WSM even though the smith did recommend it. Don’t regret it.

Don’t guides hate muzzle breaks? Anyone attest to that?

I have a 416WSM that shoots bullets about the same as the old 404 loads of 2150fps, which is why I’m reading about the 404. It’s easy to shoot and weighs under 10lbs with 2-7x scope. Like a 12ga slug gun. I say go with the old loads and enjoy.

Just a barrel change and stock milled out for the bull barrel contour (0.8”dia at muzzle) , no action work. Feeds good as long as I keep cartridge length to 2.860” max. 3 in the hinged floor magazine. Only tried 3 bullets 350gr Speer, 400gr Hornady SP RN, 350gr Barnes TTSX at 2.870”.

Final loads on 416WSM with SPEER 350gr bullets, had to return Chrony, no speed data: I) IMR4895 66gr full or slightly compressed. Ii) W748 66gr also full or slightly compressed. Tried 67gr with both seemed too hot and compressed load. Accuracy not as good but that’s probably the recoil effect I...

Thanks for the help. Bullet selection in Canada is limited. Speer and Barnes seem easier to get and maybe Woodleigh in 416 cal. Flat bases seem the way to go for maximum powder space in my set-up. Speer 350gr Spritzers, Barnes 300gr TSX and if I can get them 340gr Woodleigh Spritzers are my best...

Thank you, what is the Length of the Raptor bullets with the tip? It looks like you can put the tip on or off? I have a Weatherby Vanguard/Howa short action that limits cartridge length around 2.86”. Bullets around 1.250” seem to work best in my 2.1” WSM case. From this forum it seems Winchester...