Has anyone loaded the .450-400 using .410 cal pistol bullets? It would seem ideal for a light recoiling practice load, or maybe a nice load for hog hunting.

I shoot 410Gr. cast bullets w/ 5744 powder @1800fps and it is really fun to shoot. Would be really hard on hogs! DrC

I use a full power load with Hornady .411 300gr bullets.

Regulates in my doubles the same as the 400gr Woodleighs.

Yes I have, been using Hornady's 210gr bullets, very nice handling. PM me and I will send you all my load data. I've also used TB with 180gr bulets from Barnes

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Originally posted by Urodoji:
Has anyone loaded the .450-400 using .410 cal pistol bullets? It would seem ideal for a light recoiling practice load, or maybe a nice load for hog hunting.

What real world speeds are you guys getting with full power 400 grain hunting loads?
Curious...

In loads that regulate I'm getting 2050fps in a 24" Jeffery 450/400 3" and I'm getting 2175fps in a 26" Evans 450/400 3 1/4 with Woodleigh 400gr bullets.

If I had a Ruger #1 in 450/400 I could get more but I'm not sure I'd try.

You can also load .410 postol bullets or @325 gr bullets over 44 gr of IMR 4198, with twelve grains of dacron polyester.

This is a Nitro for Black load.

This load will be around 1700fs.

Go up or down a couple of grains until your loads hit with the sights.

YOU MUST USE THE FILLER, IT MUST BE COMPRESSED.