Author Topic: 405 winchester hand load info (Read 844 times)

Luv2hunteup · « **on:** April 04, 2003, 04:11:25 AM »

I have an older winchester model 95 chambered in 405 that I got from a great uncle when he passed away. Does anyone out there have any hand loading info on this caliber? I have found I can get dies, brass and 300 gr. Hornady RN from Midway USA.

I want to take a bear in Michigan with this rifle. I've got lots of time to develope a pet load but I'm looking for a starting point. It will be sighted in for 50 yards. With Michigan's preference point system I wo'nt be hunting this fall :cry: but I should draw a tag in'04.

Thanks in advance for any help you can give me.

jhm · « **Reply #1 on:** April 04, 2003, 05:06:54 AM »

Luv2hunteup: Cartridges of the world show for 300 gr sp these loadings IMR 4895 56.0 gr. vel.2230 energy 3321 IMR3031 57.0 gr. vel. 2250 energy 3380. And b-4 any of these are tried you need to have the rifle checked to be sure its in good order, also I would back these off a few gr. to start as that is the only loads shown. Be careful and have fun

JIM

Lloyd Smale · « **Reply #2 on:** April 04, 2003, 06:46:23 AM »

hey Pal wheres camp my parents live in Detour

Florida Jim · « **Reply #3 on:** April 04, 2003, 11:27:08 AM »

Hi to a fellow new guy. Get the new May issue of "SHOOTING TIMES" magazine, Rick Jamison has a article on the .405. Also if you get get hold of Mike Venturino's book "SHOOTING LEVER GUNS OF THE OLD WEST" there is a section on the 1895, and .405.

I think the 95 is an exellent rifle, I recently picked up a browning copy in 30-40. I put reciever sights on it and plan to hunt with it next year. I bet the .405 will be a real thumper.

Good Luck

Jim

Luv2hunteup · « **Reply #4 on:** April 06, 2003, 01:49:16 PM »

jhm

Thanks for the info I'll give it a try. I do have a box and a half of old factory Winchester loads so I have shot it. It looks like it should be a great bear rifle. I do prefer fresh loads when it comes to hunting.

LS

I'm between Rudyard and Trout Lake. It's a good area for bear and great deer hunting, if the winters are not too long. I'm kind of getting concerned we've been getting one good snow storm a week lately.

Fl Jim

I've asked the family if my uncle ever shot anything with this rifle and it appears that he just wanted a big bore. So I'm guessing next year will be this rifles first kill. It's in excellent condition, no rust or wear marks. I may just have to take a deer with it this year.