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emk1161

Registered: 06/20/09
Posts: 24
10/06/09 at 06:04 PM

Does anyone,anywhere have any load data for a 460G&A? I'm having the dies made, just need some load data.I have become a fan of Barnes bullets however, I don't get a reply to e-mails or phone messages. Anyone got any 404 jeffery brass just laying around?  Thanks Don

SafarisAfrica

Registered: 01/03/09
Posts: 109
10/06/09 at 06:18 PM

I have an old magazine with information on the 460 G&A will try and dig it out tomorrow and see if it has load info.

Len

SafarisAfrica

Registered: 01/03/09
Posts: 109
10/07/09 at 08:36 AM

OK her is what I found in G&A Big Bore Rifles from about 1983 using Hornady solids 500 grains, 215 Fedral primers, 88 grains of IMR 4064 this gives 2,350 fps. Using a Hornady soft point they up the charge to 90 grains.

A warning bearing surface and bullet composition can radically change pressure.

2,350 fps is an ideal velocity for full penetration using a good solid on raking shots for buffalo, and head or body shots on jumbo.

By far the best solid out there is the Barnes super solid especially as they have recently improved it with bands and a blunt nose. I HAVE USUALLY EXPERIENCED HIGHER PRESSURE USING THESE SOLIDS. I suggest working your load up starting below their published loads. Be careful!

emk1161

Registered: 06/20/09
Posts: 24
10/07/09 at 10:34 AM

Thankyou very much. Everytime I try to find info it seems that no one knows of the 460 only the 450ga.I'll start easy and build as I go. Thank you for the help. Don    P.S. how bout the jeffery cases? (just joking)