06 October 2004, 08:06
new_guy375 H&H cast loads
I spent a lot of time looking for this information here, but was unable to find any cast loading data for reduced 375 H&H loads. I struck out on my own, and here are my findings.
Hope this is of benefit to someone else.
Brass: Winchester
Primers: Fed 215
Powder: RL7
Bullets: 335gr Cast w/GC
Filler: 1.5gr of Poly-Filler
Chronograph: Oehler 35P
35gr = 1715 fps (average)
37gr = 1760 fps (average)
39gr = 1830 fps (average)
All groups were under 1.5" at 50 yds (open-sighted)
06 October 2004, 08:11
Paul HYou might try 14 gr of Unique, should drop you down in the 1200-1400 fps range.
I use 14 gr of unique in my 350 Rigby (almost same capacity as the 375 H&H), it drives my 200 gr cast bullet 1400 fps, with an es of 20 fps for 10 shots, and groups 5 into 1/2" at 50 yds. I use CCI 250's with no filler. I need to try the same charge with a 280 gr cast bullet.
Unique and 2400 are outstanding for mild cast loads in rifles. They ignite consistantly with no need for fillers, and provide excellent accuracy.
06 October 2004, 22:13
andrew375If you do a search using my user name <andrew375> you will find several posts on the subject.