New reloader

[Cheddar]

Hey everybody, I've honestly never considered hunting in africa and got recommended this site by a friend I share reloading info with. We both own 1895s in .405 winchester and I thought I had the craziest load with a 350gr. bullet going 2350; however, when he pulled out his 400gr. going 2080 and said he got the load from a fella here I had to sign up.

I love levers and reloading for them, and I'm starting to love big bore levers especially.

 

[Opposite Pole]

Hi, welcome to the forum!

 

[CBH Australia]

Welcome, have you read the thread Why no levers for Ele?

 

[Ridgewalker]

Cheddar, welcome to the AH forum! Mr Roosevelt would be proud of all those on AH who shoot a 405 lever gun!

 

[PHOENIX PHIL]

Welcome to AH!

 

[CAustin]

Welcome to AH

 

[shootist~]

Welcome. Interesting Blue bullets you're loading on that Dillon.

 

[Shootist43]

Welcome aboard Chedder. First off how about telling us a little more about yourself as a hunter or shooter. Things like what have you hunted in the past, what rifles and calibers do you own other than the 405. I love your blue colored press. I have several of them setup. Where are you from? If you've ever considered a guided Elk hunt you can do Africa for about the same price.

 

[cagkt3]

Welcome!

 

[Bullthrower338]

Welcome Aboard

 

[Uncle Sauce]

Welcome Cheddar! Always good times behind a reloading bench

 

[AfricaHunting.com]

Welcome to AH Cheddar!

 

[nztimb]

Giday and welcome to the A H forums Cheddar

 

[meigsbucks]

Welcome to AH Cheddar. A lot of people on this site shoot the .405. With more states allowing straight wall rounds for deer, I think there will be an uptick in it’s popularity.
As Shootist43 states, Africa can be done for about the same amount of $$$ as a good elk hunt. I guarantee that as you read more on this site, you’ll catch the Africa bug.

 

[enysse]

Welcome to AH!

 

[Ridge Runner]

Welcome to AH.

 

[Cheddar]

Welcome, have you read the thread Why no levers for Ele?

I have actually! I went and hunted for some people's .405 loads to try out. I couldn't find much in terms of actual data though, and I was wondering if thats a rule to not post actual load data?

Welcome aboard Chedder. First off how about telling us a little more about yourself as a hunter or shooter. Things like what have you hunted in the past, what rifles and calibers do you own other than the 405. I love your blue colored press. I have several of them setup. Where are you from? If you've ever considered a guided Elk hunt you can do Africa for about the same price.

I've wanted to go hunting for the longest time, but I've never been and have no one to go with so it never happened. I'm trying to find folks who'd show me the ropes next season though. As for rifles and such, I own an 1885 in .45-70, two 1892s .44mag/.357, an 1895 in .405, an 1894 in .30-30, and I am picking up an 1894 in .375 winchester today.

 

[Velo Dog]

Hello Cheddar,

Khomas Highland Hunting Safaris of Namibia, welcomes you to the greatest forum on earth.

Cheers,
Velo Dog.

 

[Ridge Runner]

I've wanted to go hunting for the longest time, but I've never been and have no one to go with so it never happened. I'm trying to find folks who'd show me the ropes next season though. As for rifles and such, I own an 1885 in .45-70, two 1892s .44mag/.357, an 1895 in .405, an 1894 in .30-30, and I am picking up an 1894 in .375 winchester today.

Cheddar, since you are wanting someone to help you learn about hunting, how about telling us the state or area you live in. Maybe an AH member lives nearby that would be willing and able to help you.

Do you own a .22 LR or 17 cal rimfire and/or a shotgun to hunt small game and birds; like rabbits, squirrels, quail, raccons, etc.

Do you shoot a bow/crossbow?

What kind of animal(s) are you particularly wanting to learn to hunt?

 

[gillettehunter]

Hi there and welcome to the forum. The reason you see few actual load recipes is fairly simple. What works well in John's rifle may be over pressure in mine and cause damage or injury. Even rifles that are the same make/model can have different maximum loads. Most will give a load when asked, but will suggest working up to it to be it is safe in your rifle.
Bruce