Anybody have any load data or experience loading the .366, 320 grain Woodleigh or any 320g bullet in the 9.3x74R double rifle?

Any info is much appreciated.

Thanks

Malek
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Try emailing Woodleigh. They are pretty good about sending some load suggestions.

Thank you for the suggestion, I already did contact Woodleigh and I am waiting for their reply, mean while I am still interested in hearing of any field experience people have with this bullet.

Best regards.

Malek
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I've shot the 320gn out of a 9.3, from low velocity to very high velocity while testing the new PP Woodleigh's (and using the RNSN as a comparison.

They penetrate really well, so much so I had problems getting recoveries from Water Buffalo (and pigs) so ended up having to be more picky with shots to make sure of no exit.

They hit hard and seem to kill well.

Might be a bi heavy for the 74R, what are you looking at using it on and why the 320gn over the 286gn (which also kills well).

.

Hi 505G:

Thank you for your reply. I am experimenting with couple of my double 9.3x74R rifles.
One of them seems to cross beyond the 60m point with the 286 @ 2380 f/s velocities but regulates very well with velocities in the neighborhood of 2150 to 2200 F/s.
That is why I was thinking of trying the 320 at the 2150 to 2200 velocities to see if the rifle will regulate well with this bullet.
This rifle might be used as a backup rifle on an African hunt including the cape buffalo.

Best regards

Malek
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You should be able to get your 9.3x74R double to regulate with all the bullet weights.

I know mine does with 286 and 320gn, can't remember about the 232gns.

Most 9.3X74R doubles that I know shoot all 3 OK / Well.

Remember the 320gn was originally a 360 No 2 bullet which had a case based on the 450 Nitro.

Good luck.

Mine regulates very well with the 286g at the 2200 f/s velocity. If I am after cape buffalo I would like a little extra punch. That is why the idea of using the 320g at 2200 f/s, if I can get the 9.3x74R to push it at that velocity with safe presure. It will be a great buffalo killer.

Best regards

Malek
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quote:

Originally posted by malek:
Mine regulates very well with the 286g at the 2200 f/s velocity. If I am after cape buffalo I would like a little extra punch. That is why the idea of using the 320g at 2200 f/s, if I can get the 9.3x74R to push it at that velocity with safe presure. It will be a great buffalo killer.

Best regards

Malek
Good hunting/shooting and God's best

Hi Malek,
If you are going to use the FMJ's then you really don't need the 320s as they just sail on through with less visible "punch".
Admittedly they do give two points for blood to flow were 286's almost always stop at the far side skin on Cape Buffalo.

ozhunter:

Thank you for your input, what kind of velocity you were pushing these 320s at and out of what.
The main reason behind using the 320g is the regulation velocity for my rifle. Up till now (still have a lot of experimentation to do) the rifle seems to regulate perfectly around the 2200f/s and the 320 might be the answer. Using the pp320 in the right barrel on broad side shot and the solids in the left as a follow up on a departing animal should prove to be a perfect scenario, since it penetrates so deep. The only thing I don't like about the Woodleigh solids is the shape of the nose on the Woodleigh.
I got to find me another alternative for the solids. Now if Michael will be persuaded to make a batch of the .366 in 320 with his fabulous nose shape design, it will be the cats meow. I am going to try his 286g first, I will be ordering me some soon. My Chapius seems to be regulated for a light fast bullet and from what I read his travels about 100f/s faster than conventional bullets for the same pressure, I got to check that again.
Still ways to go, mean while I will have all the fun in the world playing with these rifles.

Best regards

Malek
Good hunting/shooting and God's best

malek

Re the nose shape, problem is with the 320 RNSN, changing the nose design changes the shape
of the original Kynoch bullet which is something Geoff doesn't like to do.


Re other bullets, have a look at the Woodleigh HYDRO'S.

Personally, I'd use the RNSN over the PP, they open up faster in the lower velocity range than the PP.

With the 320gn, they will all penetrate.

505G:

Have you tried the Orex 325g RN from Norma, I think I can get some loading Data for that bullet from Norma, it is also a bonded bullet. I have not heard anything from Woodleigh yet.
The Woodleigh Hydro's could be a very good solid. I will see how do the 320/325 softs shoot first though.

I was thinking that PP will penetrate better especially on an animal like the cape buffalo.

Best regards

Malek
Good hunting/shooting and God's best

malek

No, not tried the Oryx from Norma. It's effectively a copy of the Woodleigh.

If you have load data for the 325gn, it should be fine, just remember to drop the powder charge 10% to be on the safe side and then work up.

Re hydro's, don't just think of them as a solid,
think of them as a bullet that penetrates like a
solid FMJ but creates a wound channel like a RNSN.

Hi 505G:

Still no word from Woodleigh!!!!

Got hold on the Norma's reloading info for their 325g, ordered couple boxes and they are on their way, can't wait to try them out.
They list couple of powders to use with this bullet; one is their N203b and the other N URP. Now I now that the 203b is equivalent to the RL-15, any idea what the N URP is equivalent to, perhaps RL-17?

Those Hydros should be fabulous if they perform as you described them, will see if there are any reports out there on their performance.

Best regards

Malek
Good hunting/shooting and God's best

Malek

Plenty of reports out there from others who have also used them. I don't stand in front of Buffalo using a bullet that isn't going to cut it !!!

I have no idea re RL15 or RL17 as I don't use it
- no need considering ADI powder is made 300kms from me !!!

Good luck, it's a great calibre.

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505G:

Was not sure if you had personal experience with the hydros, obviously you do.

Do you mind sharing the results, if you prefer you can PM me.

Best regards

Malek
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I posted some stuff here in this thread.

http://forums.accuratereloadin...804/m/1981042671/p/1


If you have any questions after reading that, ask here in your thread as it is more current.

505G:

Thanks for the link, most informative.
Norma's 325s did arrive this morning; I have some RL-15 on hand, I will start loading some of those nice looking bullets.

I suspect that they could penetrate all the way through a buff on a broad side shot after breaking the shoulder.

Any how I will wait and see if how they will shoot in my rifles first.

Best regards

Malek
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Loaded some of the Norma 325g with RL-15, (3 different loads) under some 286 Prvis and Barnes TTSX 250s.

Hopefully tomorrow I will be able to get out on the range and do some shooting/testing.

Best regards

Malek
Good hunting/shooting and God's best