I just received these load data from Hodgdon for AA 5744 (now showing up as in stock from a number vendors). I personally find them incredibly helpful.


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2:14 PM (1 hour ago)
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Caliber: .450-400 NE 3” (400 Jeffery)

Bullet diam: .410”/10.4mm

Case length: ca 2.990”/75.95mm

Case Volume: ca 7.467cc/115grs of water.

Pressure spec: 40611psi/2800bar (CIP)

Barrel length: 24 to 26”

Powder: Accurate -- 5744®.



Bullet weight: 210 grains.

Low range load: 44.0 grains (ca 2100 Fps)

Maximum load: 55.0 grains (ca 2580 Fps).

Bullet weight: 225-230 grains.

Low range load: 48.0 grains (ca 2025 Fps)

Maximum load: 59.0 grains (ca 2500 Fps).

Bullet weight: 250-265 grains.

Low load: 40.0 grains (ca 1900 Fps)

Midrange load: 48.0 grains (ca 2000 Fps)

Maximum load: 56.0 grains (ca 2400 Fps).

Bullet weight: 300 grains.

Low load: 36.0 grains (ca 1700 Fps)

Midrange load: 44.5 grains (ca 1850 Fps)

Maximum load: 53.0 grains (ca 2225 Fps).

Bullet weight: 325 grains.

Low load: 36.0 grains (ca 1600 Fps)

Midrange load: 44.5 grains (ca 1775 Fps)

Maximum load: 53.0 grains (ca 2075 Fps).

Bullet weight: 350 grains.

Low load: 33.0 grains (ca 1500 Fps)

Midrange load: 44.0 grains (ca 1700 Fps)

Maximum load: 50.0 grains (ca 1950 Fps).

Bullet weight: 400 grains.

Low load: 30.0 grains (ca 1350 Fps)

Midrange load: 40.0 grains (ca 1625 Fps)

Maximum load: 47.0 grains (ca 1850 Fps).





Luke Otte

Customer Service Manager

Hodgdon Powder Co.

Thanks Bill/Luke,
I must print that out for future reference.

Happy to share, Paul. Have a great Christmas down yonder under your summer sun!

Historically that powder has been used primarily for lead bullets and squib loads for doubles in most double calibers..

properly used double rifle powder is H4831, IMR-4350 and RL-22 as of late. Loaded for accuracy, velocity and regulation, and usually with Woodleigh softs and solids..I always loaded H4831 in my 450-400-3" and my bolt action 404 Jefferys.

Woodleigh's regulate in most doubles by design as the clone the old Kynoch bullets of yesteryear.

Bill:

Thanks for passing on the info. Was there any mention of using filler with these loads?

Dave Manson

quote:

Originally posted by Bill/Oregon:
Happy to share, Paul. Have a great Christmas down yonder under your summer sun!

Thanks Bill,
While it may seem unpatriotic, I much prefer the winter. Though the rain flooded half the country last year and ruined most of my hunting trips, I struck it lucky on November 30 (the latest I've ever hunted) and got my best sambar so far.

I shouldn't complain about the rain, though:
"It's the fire next time."

Thinking of Woodleighs, God's blessed you if you can still find any RNs at all, let alone in .410, .458 or .366".

Thank you Bill!

Yes, Bill, that is good info.

Good posts lots of work involved. Never got in to squib loads for my doubles..I hear that loads with that powder will come to the regulation load of most doubles

Dave, no mention of filler.

Yes, use a filler, about 5 grs of DACRON, or foam plugs from England, I bought mine at SCI Dallas or Vegas.