1/2 way there ! (Krieghoff Classic 500/416)

[JimG900]

Ive been reading this forum frequently, and enjoyed and utilized the information from it. I’ve been prepping for safari what seems like my whole adult life. It got a little more serious a while back when I purchased a used Krieghoff Classic with 500/416 and 9.3x74R barrels. Even though the purchase was a bit impulsive and ignorant I am very pleased with the rifle. I tackled the 500/416 first. The ammo it was factory regulated with is unobtainable in any way; loaded ammunition or components. I got what I could find: once fired Hornady brass from Krieghoff; 400gr DGX and TSX bullets, and H1000 (what I read from this site) and got started. After about 30 rounds I have settled on a couple loads, and will remit here for reference for anyone else with this gun and interested.

1) Federal Large Magnum Match Primers; Hornady brass; 96Gr H1000; 400Gr Barnes TSX - ~2300FPS

Im sure at least 1/2 of the dispersion is due to my poor bench competency with this monster.

2) Federal Large Rifle Magnum Match Primers; Hornady Brass; 105Gr H1000; 400Gr DGX ~2300FPS - this load had slightly more dispersion, but regulated similarly.

3) Federal Large Rifle Magnum Match Primers; Hornady Brass; 35Gr Accurate 5744; 400Gr DGX ~1350FPS - this load regulates well, and hits about 6-7” low at 50yds.

These three loads satisfy my OCDs, so I loaded up a 60 of the TSXs (as I prefer those bullets over the DGX), and 30 plinker/hog rounds with the 5744 and DGXs. Im sure they can be better (maybe they are better than Im shooting). I found the cartridge and the gun very predictable and easy to load for. Shooting from the bench is a different story.

Now on to the 9.3 X 74R - I was able to get some Swift 285Grs bullets!

Thanks for listening this place has about all the people on the planet that would find this interesting, and understand my satisfaction!!!!

JimG

 

[Josh P]

There is indeed a vast amount of experience to draw from around here. It’s always good to see a member put it to good use. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Mark A Ouellette]

Great work in your developing effective 500/416 loads that shoot to the regulation in your rifle!
I have a similar Krieghoff in 500/416 and it also regulate at 2300 fps with some 400 grain bullets.

May I ask what mount is used for the Aimpoint on your rifle. I like Aimpoints...

 

[JimG900]

Great work in your developing effective 500/416 loads that shoot to the regulation in your rifle!
I have a similar Krieghoff in 500/416 and it also regulate at 2300 fps with some 400 grain bullets.

May I ask what mount is used for the Aimpoint on your rifle. I like Aimpoints...

That was difficult. I could not find the exact right mount anywhere on the planet (and I do prefer Aimpoint, as well). I did find this one that was close enough.

Aimpoint Micro H-1 Mount for Double Rifles, Ruger

Aimpoint Micro H-1 Mount for Double Rifles, Ruger

www.optics-trade.eu

After removing some material to get the proper relief (a couple hours of hand filing, and then some cold bluing) I got it to work out. Ive put all in probably 40 round through the gun with it attached, and it seems to be holding up well.

 

[UpNorthMI]

Jim,
Thanks for sharing your loads and experience, I just got my hands on the same double gun in 500/416 and will be loading and testing over the next couple of weeks, like you my goal is to get the gun to shoot with TSX 400 grain bullets.