Total:9,301 (members:985, guests:8,316), http://www.africahunting.com/threads/south-africa-cape-buffalo-with-1895-405.8266/, South Africa Taxidermy Worth Remembering With SPLITTING IMAGE TAXIDERMY, SPLITTING IMAGE TAXIDERMY Social Media Highlights. It seems to me that the stronger Ruger action should be able to withstand greater pressure than a Win 1895. 0000010372 00000 n We suggest working in at least .025" increments as follows seating the bullet deeper to allow a further jump. While I have had my Model 95 in .405 Win. Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend Was this review helpful to you? 0000012789 00000 n 0000256542 00000 n 40. was pretty much a yawner, the .405 Win. The .405 Winchester (also known as the .405 WCF) is a centerfire rifle cartridge introduced in 1904 for the Winchester 1895 lever-action rifle. Also, the .404 Brit whaddyacallit caliber is a good respected boltgun caliber. 0000048213 00000 n HEAVY 25 ACP Ammo - 60 gr. 0000371382 00000 n When Christian Sharps died . 0000068163 00000 n Just got an 1895 leaver 405. get'in atatched to it!It's bin a good gopher geter so far. For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction; that is one of the physical laws of our universe. 0000163639 00000 n Ballistics Rifle Ballistics Ammo Description Velocity (fps) Energy (ft/lb) Trajectory Tables (inches) CARTRIDGE BULLET ITEM # MUZ 100 yd 200 yd 300 yd 400 yd 500 yd MUZ 100 yd 200 yd 300 yd 400 yd 500 yd MUZ 100 yd 200 yd 300 yd 400 yd 500 yd V 17 Mach 2 15.5 gr. 0000214740 00000 n Find what you need in four easy steps. 0000024260 00000 n calling it a medicine gunnot big medicine as many writers (including me) have erroneously reported in the past. Have worked up several nice regulation loads with 300gr woodleigh and hornadays. If you look at the 22lr ballistics table above you will see how the muzzle velocity of 22lr diminishes at 100 yards and 200 yards. 0000021689 00000 n 0000370494 00000 n The Best Calibers for Handguns The handgun world is full of pistols and revolvers in a bewildering array Lever Action vs. Bolt Action Rifles While modern, semi-auto sporting rifles are making inroads into hunting camps and deer blinds, lever actions and bolt .38 Super vs 9mm Truth be told, most African Professional Hunters would agree with his assessment of the cartridge today: its great for hunting many animals, but there are many better choices for thick-skinned dangerous game than the .405 Winchester. 28 - .0 . 0000013367 00000 n Copyright 2007, 2021 by Chuck Hawks. It is formed by necking down the 445 SuperMag to 375. with much less expensive and more readily available ammo. 0000029308 00000 n Compare ballistics data on your favorite Winchester Ammunition rounds. 350 Legend uses a Winchester Super-X 180 grain PowerPoint. The bullet's design, as well as its impact velocity, plays a huge role in how the energy is transferred. When selecting the cartridge overall length (COAL) we recommend starting with a minimum jump of .050 off of the lands. For mid-range hunting of any North American game, the .405 Win. For assistance, contact [emailprotected] or by phone at 800-574-9200. An industry leader and customer favorite, Custom ammunition balances expansion and penetration and is well-suited to medium and large sized game. That's great for taking out the occasional Brinks truck, not so great for your shoulder. 0000263053 00000 n 0000261984 00000 n 0000273509 00000 n 0000163514 00000 n 0000256920 00000 n The National Rifle Association of America (NRA) announces the election results from its Board of Directors Meeting held in Indianapolis, IN. 0000163394 00000 n This exceeds SAAMI specs in order to maximize case capacity and take advantage of the improved ballistic performance the bullet's semi-spitzer ogive offers. Theres nothing wrong with the rifle or cartridge, save its limited range and bullet selection. [4], The original Winchester factory load consisted of a 300gr. Muzzle: 100 YDS: 200 YDS: Velocity . Many jeffery doubles had only 24" barrels. As a slight aside, Roosevelts hunt was one of the first published accounts documenting the performance of the brand new 150 grain spitzer bullet for the .30-06 Springfield. Abbreviations of bullet types are: AT (AccuTip), BT (Ballistic Tip), BTHP (boat-tail hollow point), BX (Barnes-X spitzer HP), EVO (LEVERevolution), FP (flat point), HP (hollow point), LFP (lead flat point), NP (Nosler Patition), PL (Power-Lokt), PP+ (Power Point Plus), PSP (pointed soft point), RN (round nose), SP (spire point), Sp (soft point), SBT (spitzer boat-tail), SPBT (spire point boat-tail), Ssp (semi-spitzer), SST (Super Shock Tip), TSX (Barnes Triple Shock-X), VMX (V-Max). 0000257968 00000 n 0000372562 00000 n 0000263564 00000 n Performance & security by Cloudflare. 0000009188 00000 n (Retail Sales Only). 0000023821 00000 n 0000010570 00000 n Need more information? Overview. African Game Trails by Theodore Roosevelt (p29, p141, p190-191, and p200), theIdeal Catalog Book No.17 circa 1906, the Winchester Handbook (p154), the Lyman 50th Edition (p335),and Hornady 10th Edition (p724-725) reloading manuals were also used as references for this article. .405 Winchester - Published Manufacturer Loading Data Shellholders: Hornady #42 RCBS #24 Recipe Type: Bullet Weight: 300 gr 400 gr Powder: Recipe Source: ALL Barnes Hodgdon Starting Max Source 300 gr TSX (Barnes) 0.411" Powder: Reloder 15 (Alliant Powder) Primer: FED 210m Case: HDY Trim Length: 2.573" C.O.L. the work bell ringeth. My understanding that, in a Ruger #1, you can max load a 400 grain bullet to 2100 fps, which is the equal to 450/400 3", 450/400 3 1/4", and .404 Jeffery factory loads. Going to the woods or the range with the right ammunition will increase your odds of success! *: s?kq` \ endstream endobj 44 0 obj <> endobj 45 0 obj <>stream Try Paco Kelly's Leverguns.com and the Frontier Sixshooter Community bulletin board for up to date .45-70 ballistic and rifle info. For that reason, Ruger produced their ubiquitous Number 1 Tropical rifle in .405 Winchester for a time and Winchester has offered a couple of limited commemorative production runs of Model 95 rifles made by Miroku over the years as well. Availability: Available for delivery to your specified location. 0000265215 00000 n The .405 Winchester was powerful enough for use on any North American big game from whitetail deer all the way up to moose and grizzly bear. In the 24 inch Encore barrel, this one will almost match the 7mm Magnum. 0000213525 00000 n 0000005557 00000 n The biggest limitation on the cartridge would appear to be its limited bullet choices. 0000371265 00000 n Which round would YOU use to take out those 1-ton zombies?? 0000214507 00000 n In fact, the only caliber even approaching that level power in the United States at the time was a special loading of the 50-110 WHV which produced approximately 3,020 fpe. 0000260495 00000 n Contact us for technical support, product selection, sales, warranty/returns, product availability, marketing, and more. 0000018127 00000 n For heavy game like rhinoceroses and buffaloes, I found that for me personally, the heavy Holland was unquestionably the proper weapon. hrafknel posted this 16 June 2018. 0000012172 00000 n Party politics today is a race to the boxcars; first team there gets to make the other team ride. All of the .405 data by Barnes and Hornady were from testing a lever-action, specifically a Winchester 1895, which I don't believe is even as strong as the Marlin. 0000370203 00000 n To say that he was impressed with the cartridge would be an understatement. This thread has really made me want to get a model 1895 in 405 win. It will pretty much duplicate the ballistics of a 375 Winchester . 0000024735 00000 n 0000079291 00000 n The table below compares Hornady factory loads shooting 180gr Hornady InterLock (.425 BC) loads for each cartridge as well as a load for the .30-06 from the Hornady Precision Hunter line using a 178gr Hornady ELD-X bullet (.552 BC) All . At 300 yards, this squat bullet is down to 1,370 f.p.s. : 3.210" Powder: 51.5 gr 55.5 gr Vel. If you have purchased any of these items, please pay by cash, credit card . One bolt action, the Model 1885 RemingtonLee, which had a single-column box magazine, was chambered in .405 Win. 0000163813 00000 n HWn}W#0%!eIh ^x%9g84ET9Ug6|?\?(u+O32JNJbMiX(Sb4Auq^EWBRABU^/$= using smokeless powder sending 300-grain jacketed bullets downrange with 37 percent more velocity and delivering nearly 40 percent more energy into the target. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. ammo with its 300-grain SP InterLock bullet at 2,200 f.p.s. Finish: Brushed polished Stock: Black walnut Sights: Open; gold bead front Safety: 2-position sliding tang Price: $1,180 208.97.186.101 Should give me good performance at reasonable pressures for the old girl. The velocity and energy figures in this table are taken from various sources including the Federal, Hornady, Norma, Remington, Sako, Weatherby and Winchester print and online ammunition guides, the Shooter's Bible, the "Remington Shoot!" "Trekking Through the Thirst to the Sotik." The .45-70 fired a .45 caliber 405 grain projectile over 70 grains of black powder for a muzzle velocity of roughly 1200fps. and some 30.2" low. 100 ROUNDS 35 REMINGTON WINCHESTER POWER POINT. 0000270802 00000 n Description and Ballistics [ edit] The .405 WCF. 166-67. Roosevelt liked the Model 95 and the .405 Win. 0000259827 00000 n 250040072. trailer <]/Prev 547703>> startxref 0 %%EOF 244 0 obj <>stream Select Your Gun Type Centerfire Handgun Centerfire Rifle Handgun Hunting Handgun Target/Defense When the Winchester M1895 was discontinued in 1936, the cartridge was considered obsolete. c7Br5 #umze}0 G_i7oZBT19j^jZw*M Here are some of Metcalfs's favorite .45-70 handloads. 0000371866 00000 n The lower the ratio the faster the rate of twist. 223-26. This data replaces, supercedes and obsoletes any and all data previously published by Barnes Bullets, Inc. The .405 Win has low recoil, good velocity and accuracy over long distances. 45 ACP means Automatic Colt Pistol, which is also what the Auto represents in the term (round box). 0000261414 00000 n eiBhzxU}1ozXo:J[*_foE@rMRF_P*hxZ>pZk5YA evkt,*_ 0000277040 00000 n %PDF-1.5 % I picked up a very nice 1873 at the last gunshow I was able to attend. So the figures in any ballistics table should be taken as approximate. Velocity and Energy: Nice looking rifle. 0000214387 00000 n 0000259459 00000 n Whereas the .40-72 Win. 0000007295 00000 n Note: Bw = Bullet Weight; Mv = Muzzle Velociy; Rw = Rifle Weight. The PowerRank is an estimation of the cartridge power. 0000163662 00000 n 405 Win 300 gr InterLock SP Item #8241 | 20/Box Millions of successful hunts have proven the accuracy and deadly effect of the famous Hornady InterLock, SST, InterBond and CX bullets we load into Hornady Custom rifle ammunition. Print. I like my Winchester 70 375H+H. 0000255907 00000 n u' endstream endobj 35 0 obj <>>> endobj 36 0 obj <> endobj 37 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]/Properties<>/Shading<>/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/Thumb 21 0 R/TrimBox[0.0 0.0 783.0 612.0]/Type/Page>> endobj 38 0 obj <>stream 0000262097 00000 n Effective Range of the 45-70 Nonetheless, President Theodore Roosevelt loved the rifle and cartridge. hKhQ;LM&v6I5)IEMM|hYU(lZGEnBDQ\v!_0)E-.Q On that safari, they took two Model 95 Winchesters chambered in .405 Win., along with another chambered in .30-'03 Sprg. of energy, but hit probability drops fast, especially with those buckhorn sights. Rifle caliber ballistics performance and usage chart. 0000278877 00000 n 45-70 proved capable of consistently hitting 4" targets at 100 yards or 6' targets at 600 yards, making it useful for sharpshooting and volley fire alike. The .277 Elliott Express and .357 Elliott Express[citation needed] are two of a series of wildcats developed by O.H. Shipping Weight: 7.25lbs. VERY VERY fun gun to shoot. H\0yC?i!aXw(|.Bf/Ey*mMz:k@^[1f'`rFa>pq^*7vVo|V}~` Pl^@>mW/s"> d4cT7j{aB|ri.lo=95&`p*o~03gcx'.i|Bx87,aNSYYR(Fq1sF51(Q1E]{*Tgh4k_&7n4irA&#Q *v|Bsw?Ui$f+~ $n endstream endobj 39 0 obj <> endobj 40 0 obj <> endobj 41 0 obj <>stream Please note, the following information reflects the estimated average ballistics for each caliber and does not pertain to a particular manufacturer, bullet weight, or jacketing type . Cloudflare Ray ID: 7b9b81a839a83b00 In these instances, it is not uncommon to find the best accuracy with a jump of .200 or more. 0000068390 00000 n Compare that to the .375 H&H shooting a 300gr bullet (.305 SD), the .416 Rigby with a 400gr bullet (.330 SD), or the .458 Winchester with a 500gr bullet (.341 SD) Hornady 405 Winchester .411 300 Grain SP. Too, it eventually enjoyed some modest success in the companys Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot, as well as a few single-shot and double rifles spawned in Europe. 0000259020 00000 n 0000063503 00000 n the biggest bull was half facing me, just two hundred and eighty yards off; I fired a little bit high and a trifle to the left; but the tiny ball broke his back and the splendid beast, heavy as a prize steer, came plunging and struggling to the ground. 0000254715 00000 n I have yet to try it, but its on my list. Trajectory Tables (inches) CARTRIDGE BULLET ITEM # MUZ 100 yd 200 yd 300 yd 400 yd 500 yd MUZ 100 yd 200 yd 300 yd 400 yd 500 yd MUZ 100 yd 200 yd 300 yd 400 yd 500 yd 0000370573 00000 n .45-70 government Rifle Ballistics Charts To begin, start with selecting your caliber of ammunition. Hornady makes .405 Win. However, since I have a few more years to digest things, I have moved on to a 416 Rigby. .45-70 with a 425 grain soft nose hollow point is my favorite white-tail load.I hate to track. You could always go .450 Marlin, no worries about weak OTS ammo. In North America, it proved capable of taking any game animal, including large bears and moose. 0000376031 00000 n 0000279051 00000 n 0000375648 00000 n John, We carry 405 Winchester ammo from top brand ammo manufacturers such as Federal, Remington, Winchester, Hornady, PMC and others. 0000260092 00000 n 0000260245 00000 n If the load charges appear to be blacked out on the PDFs, follow these steps: If this does not solve the issue, customer service will send you a copy of the data. 0000261705 00000 n The legendary gun designer John Browning built the Winchester 1895 around a box magazine and a very strong action lock up so that it could utilize pointed bullets and the more powerful calibers designed to use the new smokeless gun powders. Hodgdons IMR 3031 and Alliants Reloder 7 have been the powders of choice, but as more powders come on line, experimentation could come up with a better load. program, and online ballistics calculators. What hit the brakes on the .405 Win. Its thick case walls allow it to handle heavy charges when reloading. There are several elephant- approved English rifle cartridges of the late 19th century that are very similar to a hottish 45-70.The most style point elephant cartridge is still the 6.5 M-S. 0000263448 00000 n tq}').Qk\$ .wvIu'}I6o'=Rj,nL9?C`&!Q8_g `bST({"yBqMZTe_ e*XRp!%~"nvbLz(mHJf3YzO'ZQQW;n$4LxOSibh3lBATonk^Fxb. Centerfire Handgun. I know it meets the caliber requirements (it's bigger than .375 diameterbut so is a .44 magnum, and I wouldn't use one of those on a cape buffalo), but does it have enough energy? The .405 Win. I have taken all those with my .405 and you should be able to find my 2012 cape buff post on this site. 0000078964 00000 n Remington also tried to capitalize on the popularity of the .405 by offering it the Remington Lee bolt action rifle for a couple of years as well. [7] This custom gunsmith manufactured his own rifle barrels. 0000278900 00000 n .243 Winchester; and even the .50 Caliber Browning rounds. 0000377198 00000 n Rifl e Ammunition Product Lines: . I once owned a very nice 1895 takedown equipped with a Lyman receiver sight. 0000373062 00000 n 0000005523 00000 n 5-10. frhunter13 - Agreed on the .45-90 double - great idea , as you can use .45-70 and .45-90 ammo in it as you like. Grain Weight: 405 Muzzle Velocity: 1600 Bullet Style: Core-Lokt Soft Point Ballistic Coefficient: .281 Package Quantity: 20 Usage: Big Game Compare Core-Lokt 270 Win 130 Grain 27808 $35.99 Available Get a Remington Beanie for $2 with ammo purchase. My research shows a 3oo grain bullet (soft or full patch solid) at 2200 fps. 0000277699 00000 n 0000271197 00000 n I have a nice original Deluxe Winchester 95 .405 WCF with a shotgun buttstock and the express sights I plan on using on a water buffalo hunt. Factory ammo is a bit sparse due to the limited demand and hence limited production.Hand loaders can choose from the aforementioned Hornady bullet or a Barnes 300-grain TSX bullet that is a little longer than standard cup-and-core bullets. This measurement is called the rate of twist and is expressed as a ratio, such as 1:7, which means the bullet spins one full rotation in seven inches of barrel travel. Even so, it certainly says something about his fondness for the cartridge when he chose it over the .500-450 double during a close range encounter with a lion midway through his expedition. Use our ballistics tables to find the velocity, trajectory, bullet weight, and more for your caliber and gun style. Also many of the 400 Jefferies were regulated for the tropical load, 55 grain of Cordite, which in a 24" barrel, especially a worn one probably did not get much over 1925 or 1950fps, with 400 gr bullets. This length can be determined by using a Stoney Point Gauge or other methods. The traditional .45-70 load put a 405-grain, .458-caliber lead bullet over 70 grains of blackpowder, hence the . . Because of safety concerns owing to the rifle's tubular magazine, flat-nosed bullets are . In addition to the Winchester Model 1895, the .405 Winchester was also available in the Winchester Model 1885 Single Shot Rifle, the Remington-Lee bolt-action rifle (from 1904 to 1906), and a number of British and European double rifles. 0000278803 00000 n Many cape buff, water buff, bison, big bears, etc have been taken with the .405 WCF with the proper bullets. of energy at the muzzle. Coolth beyond kewl. 0000164593 00000 n The .350 Legend, also called 350 LGND (943mm), is a SAAMI-standardized straight-walled intermediate rifle cartridge developed by Winchester Repeating Arms.The cartridge was designed for use in American states that have specific regulations for deer hunting with straight-walled centerfire cartridges. cartridge, but he had enough experience with it to recognize its limitations, especially on large, dangerous animals. 0000372957 00000 n A look at 243 Ballistics with information for some of the most popular 243 Winchester ammo loads available in the United States. [5] However, during the 100-year anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt's presidential administration in 2001, Winchester reintroduced the M1895 in .405 Winchester, and revived the cartridge.[6]. . I plan to use a Woodleigh .416 projectile swaged down to fit the actual groove diameter (.4135") and Rx17. 0000265141 00000 n Cartridge Type: Height: 2.583"Width: 0.543"Average FPS: 2200Average Energy: 3223Average Gr: 300Recoil: 1.51. : bullet at 2,200 fps with 3,224 ft. lbs. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. 0000269429 00000 n Cartridges Of The World, Frank Barnes, Krause Publications. Partial Vintage Two Piece Box 19 Correct Winchester .405 Winchester Cartridges Ammunition for Winchester Model 95 Rifle Unable to retrieve AutoCheck Summary Report, please try back . ammunition, firearms, items of or certain firearm parts or accessories, or certain weapons or knives regulated under applicable law. It is still commercially loaded today, but many handload to gain better performance and accuracy. (left) compared with .375 H&H (center) and .30-'06 Sprg. Additionally, the straight case is easy to re-size and loads that duplicate factory ballistics are easily fabricated using old reliable IMR 3031 powder. or a 330-grain lead bullet at 1,380 f.p.s. Available in a wide variety of hunting calibers, Custom ammunition is loaded with InterLock, SST, InterBond, FTX and GMX bullets, providing an all-around line of hunting ammunition for your preferred shooting experience. 0000265971 00000 n 0000374480 00000 n It has a Ballistic coefficient of .210 and a 16-inch barrel length. was that relatively light, low-sectional-density 300-grain bullet. Both Norma and RWS brass had rim thickness less than his WW brass but worked . A Box of 20 Winchester 405 Soft Point Bullet 300 Grain. 0000067593 00000 n 83206 00 9 3 3482 3104 2757 2435 2136 1351 1077 855 675 527 405 5 -1. Retailer Name. 0000010681 00000 n 0000080136 00000 n never really had a chance. 0000163177 00000 n This helps support the blog and allows me to continue to create free content thats useful to hunters like yourself. Good shot placement?.??? Bullet ballistic coefficient: .281. 0000163740 00000 n After its introduction, the 1895 rifle and .405 Winchester cartridge quickly became very popular among American hunters. The original Winchester factory load consisted of a 300gr. 0000078839 00000 n I bought a Ruger #1 Specifically for that purpose and got some Barnes 300 gr TSXs going pretty good and pretty accurate. I have taken all those with my .405 and you should be able to find my 2012 cape buff post on this site. BUY SOME 405 WINCHESTER HUNTING AMMO HERE. Some Sweeeeeteyecandy, and scholars who actually did 'write the book'.Haven't kept up with crowd at Accurate Reloading or 24 Hour Campfire, tho there are some excellent folks and knowledgeable pro writers at both sites. 0000278350 00000 n Ruger made a limited run of its iconic No. I lurve, lurve lurve it. 0000376323 00000 n I wouldn't pooh-pooh the original black powder loading.And even the mild "cowboy" loads are still on the order of a .454 Casull in the ballistics department.I just wouldn't want a DGR chambered in .454 Casull. 0000264778 00000 n 0000214625 00000 n They are still around, but increasing interest by Winchester collectors keeps prices, especially for original rifles, climbing. 0000268577 00000 n ;). 0000273051 00000 n Just because I already have an original Winchester Deluxe TD Model 1895 in .405 Winchester. PS- I didnt look at the date of your article but I suspect it pre-dates Hornadys introduction of .405 ammunition. 0000376105 00000 n 0000370827 00000 n Remember there are many factors that may control or limit the seating depth for your application. The fact that the cartridge used .411 bullets was another strike against it, since thats a unique size that requires custom production bullets unlike the extremely common .284, .308, and .458 bullets that are used by so many other popular cartridges. A .405 in a Pukka Sahib Lee-enfield Victorian style Sporter -- as in 'stocked and sighted by' would about cause me to expire of requited longing.For a really rare .405, see if you can locate a Model 10 Ross Commercial Sporter in that caliber. 0000371199 00000 n Federal AE308130VP American Eagle 308 Winchester/7.62 NATO 130 GR Jacketed Hollow Point 40 Bx/ 5 Cs. u1v{DFk\n+weapAT7! You can get it chambered in .45-70, or .50 Alaskan, or in .457WWM. The following ammunition cartridge ballistics information and chart can be used to approximately compare .338 Lapua Magnum vs .338 Winchester Magnum ammo rounds. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. 45-70 Government This is a two-part article. 0000254945 00000 n Manufactured by: remington. Handloader Magazine often prints their test results in which Barnes TSX bullets produce accuracy results that are just as good, if not better than match-grade bullets. Looking at double rifles. wont let you down, provided you can hit with it. 3-4. Contact them via email at [emailprotected] or by phone at 800.574.9200. 0000162540 00000 n So how's things shaping up for your African hunt? Hornady's site shows .405 Winchester brass as discontinued. 0000076487 00000 n 0000372883 00000 n $47.86. And now I know. And knowing is half the battle!Thanks Tam. Too, when the target is. You can test different seating depths and find a sweet spot that your particular firearm prefers. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. Vortex Long Range Ballistics Calculator. However, what really caught the eye of hunters at the time was the fact that the rifle was also available in the brand new .30 US Army (aka .30-40 Krag) cartridge. While Im sure it will work in a pinch, that still falls well short of the .300 sectional density recommended for hunting most species of dangerous game. is fine out to 200 yards or so where it retains more than 1,700 ft.-lbs. 0000217009 00000 n I was concerned about having to handload for it but heck, guess I don't have to. Energy drops to 860 and Velocity slows to 978. As f'r mese'f, I'm much enchanted by the .405 mystique, but it has been 'bullet challenged' in the past, as noted above. 1895 Winchester cal 405 Winchester, Theodore Roosevelt's Big medicine gun for lions - Leverguns 50, Last edited on 24 February 2023, at 03:18, List of Winchester Center Fire cartridges, "Bully For The .405 - Roosevelt's "big medicine" enjoys a revival", .405 Winchester: Roosevelt's Medicine Gun For Lions, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=.405_Winchester&oldid=1141249883, This page was last edited on 24 February 2023, at 03:18. 0000278978 00000 n I think the sectional density issues have been solved. But wait, there's more. 0000261779 00000 n 450 Bushmaster uses a Hornady Black 250 grain FTX. They should not require much in the way of resizing, and brass flow seems minimal. Table Clocks; Watch Repair; Wrist Watches; Coins & Precious Metals. TThis picture is a representation of this item or a of group of items. The round is also superbly accurate in my 1885 Winchester. Gain a deep knowledge of ballistic science and access our improved ballistic calculator. 0000267510 00000 n The rifle was first chambered in the black powder .38-72 and .40-72 Winchester calibers. If preferred accuracy is not obtained, we certainly recommend trying another powder, for the powder type and charge greatly affects the overall accuracy of each individual firearm. This was an interesting question that popped up in search terms, and I thought it was worth discussion. The information is to be used at the sole discretion of the user. Note that he referred to it as his medicine gun, not as big medicine or strong medicine for lions as is often quoted. 0000271131 00000 n 0000371769 00000 n This means that the momentum of a rifle's reaction will exactly equal the momentum of the bullet and powder gasses ejected from the barrel. He starts with a new Marlin 1895 and converts it into a take-down gun in any of a variety of finishes. This calculator will produce a ballistic trajectory chart that shows the bullet drop, bullet energy, windage, and velocity. Thanks for your support. 45 ACP cartridge packs more energy than the 9mm and . On the non dangerous game I used 300 grain bullets and prefer the Northfork selection as they address all needs. Load data for 11 loads in caliber .405 Win. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); .405 Winchester-Hornady FP InterLock, .405 Winchester-Hornady SP InterLock, .405 Winchester-Winchester Flat Point. Although the Winchester was rejected for its wasteful use of ammunition, many soldiers used their own wages to obtain Winchester 73 rifles . 22 LR Muzzle Energy: 22 long rifle muzzle energy is measured in foot pounds to determine the destructive potential of the bullet. Many cape buff, water buff, bison, big bears, etc have been taken with the .405 WCF with the proper bullets. All rights reserved. 0000079179 00000 n The Winchester did admirably with lions, giraffes, elands, and smaller game, and, as will be seen, with hippos. With its straight wall, the .405 Win. 1886 Winchester versus 1895 Winchester in calibers 405 win VS 45-90 win 300 grain TSX bullets into ballistic gelatin, #LeverGuns50 #405Winchester #1895Winche. is mostly associated with the Model 95 Winchester, but as mentioned, the Model 1883 single shot has been chambered in it. 0000010458 00000 n Winchester 45-70 Ballistics This 45-70 Government ballistics chart shows Winchester 405 grain Super X Lead Flat Nose Cowboy Action with a 100 yard zero. 0000214168 00000 n Haven't yet had the chance to try it on game, just paper. As impressed as hunters were with the .30-40 Krag, they got even more good news when Winchester introduced the .405 Winchester (aka the .405 WCF) in 1904. 0000006481 00000 n This pioneering profile, developed by Hornady, creates the optimum blend of ballistic efficiency and bearing surface for flatter shooting and less drag. 0000013197 00000 n Foundry Outdoors. As chronicled in his book African Game Trails(p29), Roosevelt and his son Kermit brought a total of 3 Winchester Model 1895 rifles with them to Africa: one in .405 Winchester for each of them and a third one in .30-03 Springfield for Kermit. You do not have to seat the bullet at, or on one of the cannelure rings. 1 Units in Stock. Elliott & Company of South Haven, Michigan, based on the .405 Winchester cartridge. 0000217598 00000 n Please note, the following information reflects the estimated average ballistics for each caliber and does not pertain to a particular manufacturer, bullet weight, or jacketing type. Interestingly enough, the .405 Winchester was the most powerful lever-action rifle cartridge until the .444 Marlin came along over 50 years later. (tested) Capacity: 4-round internal magazine Barrel: 24 in., 1:10 twist (as tested) Weight: 8 lb. 0000255091 00000 n The first thing that probably comes to mind for most hunters familiar with the .405 Winchester is President Theodore Roosevelt and his famous use of the cartridge during his 1909 African Safari. One will almost match the 7mm Magnum of these items, please pay cash! Win has low recoil, good velocity and accuracy Velociy ; Rw = rifle Weight selecting cartridge! ; Precious Metals discretion of the user was chambered in it this data replaces supercedes. Acp ammo - 60 gr to the rifle & # x27 ; s favorite.45-70 handloads over 70 grains black. 855 675 527 405 5 -1 n Compare ballistics data on your favorite Winchester ammunition rounds 0000371265 00000.243... 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