09 January 2004, 02:44
johnrigbyHornady load data
Does any one have a copy of the Hornady load data for the 416 Rigby in 400 sp . I will be utilizing IMR 4831, CCI 250 mag rifle primers and Norma brass. Any help is appreciated.
"When in doubt empty the mag"
09 January 2004, 03:05
500grainsI don't have the Hdy data.
But my favorite load is 102.0 grains H4831 with a 400 gr bullet in the 416 rigby for just over 2400 fps.
09 January 2004, 03:18
SlingsterThe Fifth Edition Hornady manual shows that out of a Ruger 77 with 24" barrel, IMR 4831 loads start with 75.5 grains for 1900 fps and max out at 91.2 grains for 2300 fps.
Interestingly, H 4831 starts at the same charge and velocity, but tops out at 98.6 grains for 2400 fps.
09 January 2004, 07:36
johnrigbyThanks for the response
I was looking at the A-Square book on the 416 Rigby and they have a 400 gr bullet with 97 grs of IMR 4831 resulting in a avg vel of around 2403 fps. So is there such a great difference in just utilizing a different 400 gr rn projectile to see a gap of 6grs of powder usage?
Just more confused
09 January 2004, 11:35
johnrigbyAny data is helpful in the quest for the best load.
Thanks
10 January 2004, 02:37
jorgeJohn: I offer you to try 90.2gr of IMR 4350 with 400gr Hornady RNs,solids or Swift A Frames. They shoot one ragged hole out of my 416 Ruger-Rigby. Velocity is advertised to be right around 2400 fps. jorge
10 January 2004, 02:58
johnrigbyWhat's your spec on crimp?
10 January 2004, 05:21
jorgeI use a Lee Factory Crimp Die that they made for me. I don't know the spec exactly, but it's not as excessive as a factory crimp like the one you might find on factory ammo. jorge