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no34570
08-25-2014, 07:39 PM
Hi Everyone
Been a bit of a drought between postings for me,what with health issues and then my computer melting and waiting to get a new one,but I'm back,hooray!!![smilie=w:

Question is:
I'm getting a .405 Winchester built on an Eddystone M1917 action,the gunsmith has it now,I bought the rifle for $350 it was made into a 303/25,but I decided to do a .405 Win,got a Pac-Nor barrel with a groove of .412.
I am wanting some recommendations for a few moulds for the 405,one has to be a 400gr and I'll get two more,maybe a 300gr and a 325-350gr,does anyone have any recommendations on these weights?

Should I go for .416 moulds and down size to about .414 or .413?
Are there any suggestion on moulds for this caliber?

Thanks for any help and replies in advance.

Bullshop
08-25-2014, 09:53 PM
Even though I have custom molds for the 405 I found the RCBS 416/350fngc to be equally as good in the 405.
Size them to .415" and you have a winner.
I have some load data that was developed on a B-78 Browning so your 1917 should easily be up to those loads.

no34570
08-25-2014, 10:05 PM
Even though I have custom molds for the 405 I found the RCBS 416/350fngc to be equally as good in the 405.
Size them to .415" and you have a winner.
I have some load data that was developed on a B-78 Browning so your 1917 should easily be up to those loads.
Thanks Bullshop
Will see if I can find a mould of RCBS and look at the design of it,will have to talk to Buckshot,about getting some sizing dies made or someone else on this forum???.
Thanks