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I just recently purchased a 450-400 NE 3 1/4" double and would like to start reloading for it. My first question among many to come later it "what size lead ball should I use and where could I obtain one?" I believe the diameter is anywhere from .408--.411 ZIMBABWE 2016 ZIMBABWE 2017 Zimbabwe 2019 | ||
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Go to the nearest gun shop and see what they have for lead ball sizes. You can also try a .41 caliber pistol bullet and push this through the bore. Lastly, get some cerosafe and do a chamber and bore cast. 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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Use a .45 cal lead ball; whack it into the muzzle with a plastic hammer. Push it out and measure it; if it has an odd number of grooves, you need a fixture for that. | |||
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Jam it all the way through or in far enough to engage all the rifling and then use a wood dowl to knock it back out the end? Thanks ZIMBABWE 2016 ZIMBABWE 2017 Zimbabwe 2019 | |||
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I'll try that thanks. ZIMBABWE 2016 ZIMBABWE 2017 Zimbabwe 2019 | |||
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#1, I've got tons of cerrosafe you're welcome to borrow, and alternatively a ton of very soft cast lead .410" bullets. Smack one with a hammer to bump it up, then tap through with a brass rod. PM me if you're interested. I'm in Eagle River. Bob DRSS "If we're not supposed to eat animals, why are they made out of meat?" "PS. To add a bit of Pappasonian philosophy: this single barrel stuff is just a passing fad. Bolt actions and single shots will fade away as did disco, the hula hoop, and bell-bottomed pants. Doubles will rule the world!" | |||
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Tried to PM you. Will try again later. ZIMBABWE 2016 ZIMBABWE 2017 Zimbabwe 2019 | |||
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I always oil the bore before I slug it. Hopefully it has even lands and groves and not an odd number. Measuring an odd number requires a special tool and/or mathematical computation or both. | |||
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Use a ball larger than .410 and smack it into the muzzle; I do usually oil the bore a little, but not sure that is necessary. Either push it back out, or push it through the barrel; that will tell you if you have loose spots but is not necessary. A lead .45 pistol bullet will work fine too. | |||
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1-13 contact info sent via PM. Please post if you can't get it. DRSS "If we're not supposed to eat animals, why are they made out of meat?" "PS. To add a bit of Pappasonian philosophy: this single barrel stuff is just a passing fad. Bolt actions and single shots will fade away as did disco, the hula hoop, and bell-bottomed pants. Doubles will rule the world!" | |||
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Thank you everyone for your suggestions I think I have enough information now to get into trouble with the wife. ZIMBABWE 2016 ZIMBABWE 2017 Zimbabwe 2019 | |||
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