416 Ruger and the 225gr ESP Raptor bullets

The Accurate Reloading Forums

This topic can be found at:
https://forums.accuratereloading.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/4711043/m/7231046091

07 July 2013, 20:36

Coloradoyaler

416 Ruger and the 225gr ESP Raptor bullets

I have tried these bullets (.416 raptor with tips with actual weight of 232.2grs) in my 416 Ruger. I am really impressed! I chronographed my loads at 3020fps with no pressure signs at all. Ken from Cutting Edge provided me with the load data. Thanks Ken!I have no problem getting 1 inch groups @ 100yds! Next I am going to try them at 200yds for groups. I do not feel the need to do penetration tests as michael458 has already done a great job of that! Thanks Michael!

07 July 2013, 20:57

Biebs

Hey, nice "machine" !

07 July 2013, 21:23

pagosawingnut

Looks like it ought to do the job quite nicely!

07 July 2013, 21:39

RIP

Yes, nice machine and some very appealing ballistics.

I wonder if I could size those down to .411 for use in the 400 Whelen?

07 July 2013, 22:08

kala_azar

Very nice! Mind sharing the load data CEB provided?

09 July 2013, 22:26

kev5000

That is very accurate bullet, he also sent me some 235 ER Raptors, 375. I 've have not shot them yet as I have no powder

30 July 2013, 20:05

Coloradoyaler

I tried these bullets at 300 and 400 yards. I'll let the pic speak for them selves. I am very pleased with these bullets!

01 August 2013, 01:50

JCS271

Great job, that is quite a conversion you have there. Ever do any recoil comparisons with factory 400gr vs a conventional Ruger bolt gun? Any advice or changes for those considering a conversion like yours?

"The difference between adventure and disaster is preparation."
"The problem with quoting info from the internet is that you can never be sure it is accurate" Abraham Lincoln