11 August 2009, 21:57
Tapper2.416 WSM
Yesterday I ordered the reamer for a .416 WSM. A buddy of mine had a Mod. 70 in .300 WSM that he didn't like. (I don't blame him, I have never found a WSM that I liked) So we started looking for something to turn it into. We really wanted something that would be possible to hunt DG with. I know this has been done before,the .416 WSM, so any tips would be appreciated. According to "Quick Load" we will be able to get 2350 to 2400 fps. from a 22" barrel with 350 gr. bullets. My hope is that it is more accurate than the normal WSM's. I think from what I have read that the .325 WSM is better than the .300 WSM. Almost anything would have been better than both of the .270 WSM's I once owned. I'm hoping bigger is better. We are using a Douglas XX barrel with a 1-12 twist. I am going to contour the barrel to a #5 and use the Winchester stock. I'll post the progress as we go along. Reamer delivery time is 4 weeks
12 August 2009, 00:03
465H&HWhy not just go with the 416 Ruger and have factory ammo available if you need it?
465H&H
12 August 2009, 00:49
michael458quote:
Why not just go with the 416 Ruger and have factory ammo available if you need it?
465
Because "Ruger" is not spelled with a "W"!
Winchester!
Tapper you should be able with a 22 inch barrel to top over 2400 with a 350.
My 416 B&M is capable of 2400 with 350s with an 18 inch barrel. The B&M case is a RUM cut, trimmed to 2.24 inches, a tad longer.
Michael
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12 August 2009, 01:28
Tapper2quote:
Originally posted by 465H&H:
Why not just go with the 416 Ruger and have factory ammo available if you need it?
465H&H
The Ruger won't fit into the short action. I have one in .375.
Why would I want to buy factory ammo? I do this for fun! I don't like shopping....Tom
11 October 2009, 17:17
larrys01Yesterday we Test Fired my new Win 70 in .416 WSM. I'm quite happy with the results. Tom re-barreled my .300 WSM to .416 WSM. The Crony showed 2300 fps with a 350 grain Speer Bullet. I had loaded 12 rounds with H335, 4 @ 60.0, 4 @ 62.0, & 4 @ 64.0. 60 grs gave us 2150 fps and 64.0 grs avg right @ 2300 fps. The Rifle is pleasant to shoot for a .416 and we got sub MOA @ 50 yds. I have some 400 gr loads to try next. I will post the results when available.
11 October 2009, 18:13
jeffeossogreat news and good on ya!
h335 is THE powder for these things
you can find load data, perhaps, on the 416 mann or sisk (forgot what you guys called, it charlie.)
12 October 2009, 01:53
larrys01Things didn't go quite so well today. I put a different scope on using Warne Rings on Leupold Mounts. My groups really opened up. I will be getting Leupold Rings and re testing in the near future.
