I purchased a 458 Win Mag Mauser/Whitworth with 100 pcs. NOS brass and lee dies. Due to limited supply on everything these days I have only been able to round up some Acme 458 405gr Boolits (measure 403gr) that are Hi-tech coated?. I was able to get a RCBS press Kit, and Hornaday trimmer. The only powder I could get is accurate 5744. I have yet to find primers but have a lead, hoping to get some large rifle primers from a friend.
I would like a reduced load maybe in the 1400fps range. a couple of example loads I have found for 405gr
Western 45-70 405gr std. press. 30.6gr 5744
Western 45-70 405gr hi press. 36gr 5744
Lyman 458 385gr 33gr 5744
Western 458 (gas check 405, bit hotter than i want) 45.9gr 5744
would starting at 33gr seem like a safe choice?
Thanks, I know there are lots of posts on reduced 458 but the supplies are so limited this is all I can get.
Also I understand with the coated boolits I do not need lube?
Thanks