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Ok noob question, the 450 400 3 inch, is that another name for the 450 NE? Reading on this form and several books has me confused. Please set me straight! Thanks Double Rifles, This is the weapon of a Jedi Knight. Not as clumsy or random as bolt rifle. An elegant weapon for a more civilized age. DRSS Chapuis 9.3x74R NRA Life Member | ||
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450/400 3" & 450 NE are two different cartriges. 450 NE has more power & uses a 458 bullet whilw 450/400 3" is somewhat milder and uses a 411 bullet. I believe that the 450 NE was the first large bore nitro powder cartridge. | |||
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Alright, thanks! Does the 450 400 have any other name? Double Rifles, This is the weapon of a Jedi Knight. Not as clumsy or random as bolt rifle. An elegant weapon for a more civilized age. DRSS Chapuis 9.3x74R NRA Life Member | |||
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I've also heard it referred to as the 400 Jeffery Nitro Express NRA Benefactor TSRA Life DRSS Brno ZP-149 45-120 NE | |||
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Usually just 450/400, or 450/400 3", as there is also an older 3 1/4" version. | |||
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450/400 N. E. 3", 450/400 NE, 450/400 Nitro Express. As usual just my $.02 Paul K | |||
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I own one of each. Heym 450/400 Searcy 450 NE Your welcome to meet me at Birchwood to shoot both if you can wait till Feb as I have some trips planned until then. My biggest fear is when I die my wife will sell my guns for what I told her they cost. | |||
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The 450/400 Nitro Express 3" is an amazing double rifle cartridge with a wonderfully rich story of success in Africa. While I enjoy shooting the larger calibers... my "go to" double rifle is the 450/400. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions. Safari James USMC DRSS | |||
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Snow, that would be great, the 450 400 3 inch is what is calling to me. Double Rifles, This is the weapon of a Jedi Knight. Not as clumsy or random as bolt rifle. An elegant weapon for a more civilized age. DRSS Chapuis 9.3x74R NRA Life Member | |||
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Thank you, I will get a list of my questions down... Double Rifles, This is the weapon of a Jedi Knight. Not as clumsy or random as bolt rifle. An elegant weapon for a more civilized age. DRSS Chapuis 9.3x74R NRA Life Member | |||
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Sorry to butt in... but I just bought a Ruger #1 in this caliber. Would anyone have some loading data that they could share? | |||
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IanD, I cannot take credit for this info as I obtained it from a post elsewhere on the forum. Having said that it works for me in my Sabatti 450/400. The usual caveats apply. I chronoed factory Hornady 450/400 DGX at 2040-2050 fps from a 24" Sabatti and a Ruger #1. The load I used to emulate the factory ballistics was 80.5 grains of H4831 SC loaded at 3.675" OAL with a 400 DGX, Hornady brass, F215 primer and a crimped bullet. It gave 2051 fps. Crimping adds 60 fps and is required to produced the most consistant loads. NRA Benefactor TSRA Life DRSS Brno ZP-149 45-120 NE | |||
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Alaskaman 11, While searching for my DR I had visions of a .470NE or maybe a 450 NE No.2. The opportunity to purchase a Sabatti in 450/400 came along and while it wasn't my "dream" cartridge I decided to go for it as several other folks had sang the praises of the 450/400. While I haven't taken any critters with it yet I can easily say I am glad that I followed the advice given. Components are easy to get and it fits into my existing press. Its a long, tapered case so it still has the nostalgic appeal. Eric NRA Benefactor TSRA Life DRSS Brno ZP-149 45-120 NE | |||
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There is a good bit of info scattered around on the 450/400NE. Hornady #8 manual has info on it. There are a few posts of range reports here on AR with various bullets, 210 Hornady & 300gr Hornady. There are posts around for cast bullets as well. It is a pretty versatile cartridge, you can load it down to the 210gr stuff, or crank it up with the 400gr in the Ruger, and play with a host of bullets in between. Here are a few to get you started; http://forums.accuratereloadin...9421043/m/9091047331 http://www.24hourcampfire.com/...php/topics/2844847/1 http://forums.accuratereloadin...9421043/m/8631066931 http://translate.google.ca/tra...%3D631%26prmd%3Divns Krieghoff Classic 30R Blaser Stevens 044-1/2 218 Bee Ruger #1A 7-08 Rem 700 7-08 Tikka t3x lite 6.5 creedmo Tikka TAC A1 6.5 creedmo Win 1885 300H&H. 223Rem Merkel K1 7 Rem mag CCFR | |||
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AKman11: Just drive up to Willow and see first hand. That's all. Cal _______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation 2021 South Africa 2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later) ______________________________ | |||
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Cal, I'll give you a call. Double Rifles, This is the weapon of a Jedi Knight. Not as clumsy or random as bolt rifle. An elegant weapon for a more civilized age. DRSS Chapuis 9.3x74R NRA Life Member | |||
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Eric, I see these Sabattis out there, for the cost, they are a steal, have you had the dreaded regulating issues that I read about? I don't want to make a mistake but I also here of guys haing great luck with them. Double Rifles, This is the weapon of a Jedi Knight. Not as clumsy or random as bolt rifle. An elegant weapon for a more civilized age. DRSS Chapuis 9.3x74R NRA Life Member | |||
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No complaints with mine other than the recoil pad. Cabela's is aware of the Dremel method of regulation and the problem it presents. Their guarantee on new guns is such that they will make it right if there is a problem. Mine shoots great. Look at the muzzles. If they are nice and sharp I would expect the gun to shoot well. You are quite fortunate to live in close proximity to Cal. He is a wealth of knowledge and a very helpful guy on top of that. Let us know what you decide. Eric NRA Benefactor TSRA Life DRSS Brno ZP-149 45-120 NE | |||
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Many thanks for the info guys. Looking forward to getting this rifle. | |||
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