I just purchased some North Fork bullets. They recommend reducing the powder charge by 5-8% and working up. My question is: have you found that these bullets give higher velocity/pressure than other bullet types (i.e., nosler, swift, barnes, etc.)? Additional information - I'm loading 225 grain NF in a 330 Dakota. Thanks!

I've just started loading some in .375 H&H. From my experience, what they're telling you is right on. I haven't shot over a chronograph yet, but mine are maxing out with 3% less powder than with Hornady bullet in the same case. I'm going to give them a test on some African game and give Mike Brady a report.

I have loaded a few 300 gr. NFs in my 375 H&H with both R15 and H4350.

With 72 grains of R15 I get 2622 fps avg for 3 rounds. Win brass, WLRM primer, 3.6" OAL, 95 degrees.

76.5 grains of H4350 with the same brass and primer gave 2550 fps avg. on the same day.

Using a 300 gr. Hornady FMJ, it takes 78 gr. of H4350 to get to 2550.

The rifle is a M70 Safari Express with a 24" barrel.

From my data, it might appears that I can get the same velocity as other bullets with at little less powder, or more velocity with the same charge.

I would follow Mike Brady's advice and work up accordingly.

Someday I will get around to trying out some 180 gr. NFs in my 30-06.

Steve