11 June 2022, 23:33
Bill73450-400,300 gr.
Has anyone developed loads using a 300 gr pill in their 450-400?
12 June 2022, 01:03
crsheltonI shoot both 300 and 400 grain bullets in my .405 DR.
It was regulated by Aaron Litle with 300 grain and if you are interested, I will check my records. If I remember correctly, the 300 grain loads regulated at around 2250 and the 400 around 2100 fps.
12 June 2022, 01:41
Bill73Cr,
Thanks for posting,I am looking for the speeds you are getting,but your load data wont work in the 450-400

12 June 2022, 19:49
470EvansHello Bill,
I have used the 300gr Hornady bullet over 80 grs of IMR 4831 in several of my 450-400 3" and 3 1/4" doubles and got the same POI as the 400gr bullets. Makes a great practice / hog load.
If I recall I was getting 2250 to 2300fps or so with the 300s.
I have been able to use that same 75% rule in my 470 and my 500/450.
I've sold off all my doubles now except for the 470 Evans and the Holland Paradox so it's been a while since I shot that load but I recall it was very pleasant to shoot out of a 9.5 to 10lb gun.
12 June 2022, 20:43
Bill73Jim,
Exactly what I was looking for,thanks.
Bill, hope you are well. Miss our DRSS shoots! I've used 61-63 grains of RL15 and filler with 300 grain Hornady flat points and spire points. Also for a plinker and deer/hog load 36-37 grains 5744 and same bullets (as well as some cast 300's with no filler. Bob
13 June 2022, 20:44
Bill73Thanks for posting,am well wish you the same,the DRSS shoots were a great time,sorely missed

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Appreciate the data.
05 July 2022, 00:16
AtkinsonThe 75% rule generally works, or at worst givew you a place to start...Since I only use my doubles to shoot DG as a rule I never bother and besides the heavy bullets have shot better in all cases best I recall and I also don't like messing with a double once I have it tuned to perfection with the 400 gr. bullets in my favored caliber the 450-400s. I play with the bolt guns in such cases..