Author Topic: looking for a 475 Linebaugh load (Read 617 times)

SJPrice · « **on:** May 09, 2006, 11:29:11 AM »

I am looking for a hard cast WFN bullet in the 340 to 380 grain range and would likely load it to about 1,000 fps for a nice all around carry load to use on trail rides. I think it would be great for feral dogs, feral hogs, coyote and generally any kind of pesky varmint that needs to be ventilated. I would bet it would be very comfortable to shoot and would be very effective with with that 475 caliber nose. Does anyone have any thoughts on how a load like that would perform out of a 4 1/2 inch FA. I know I could do a ton of research, but it is one of those lazy afternoons and I thought I would call on the experts here instead. :roll: Powder suggestions are always welcome as well.

Lloyd Smale · « **Reply #1 on:** May 09, 2006, 12:40:02 PM »

10 grains of unique ought to get you close.

Scott T · « **Reply #2 on:** May 09, 2006, 01:29:50 PM »

Just what I was thinking. 10gr of Unique.

SJPrice · « **Reply #3 on:** May 09, 2006, 02:00:41 PM »

Driving what bullet? Any suggestions for a hard cast WFN in that weight range?

Scott T · « **Reply #4 on:** May 09, 2006, 02:10:24 PM »

Cast Performance Bullet Co is hard to beat.

Here is a great article by my friend and fellow Shootist, John Taffin:

http://www.sixguns.com/tests/tt475.htm

SJPrice · « **Reply #5 on:** May 10, 2006, 04:01:37 AM »

I contacted them and they only offer a 420 grain WFNGC. I am looking for something lighter in the 340 to 360 range in a WFN.

sawfish · « **Reply #6 on:** May 10, 2006, 08:51:44 AM »

Laser Cast has a 355 gr LNGC that is a good shooter in my .480 Ruger.