405 winchester
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I've got a Ruger #1H in the 405 Winchester, and it is one serious firearm. I really like it. And it is accurate too. I've got to get a decent scope for it, but even with the old clunker I have on it, I am still impressed. Three shot groups just over 1/2" at 50 yards. Now that the snow is gone, and the 100 yard range is open, I'm gonna see what she'll do, and I got some handloads to try out too.
Looking forward to moose season this year. A fella on another forum says that the 1895 Winchester is not mild in the recoil department, and even my Ruger comes back pretty good. I limit myself to 10 rounds in a session. I got mine because I wanted a big bore, and I wanted a #1 tropical, and didn't want to mortgage the house every time I squeezed the trigger. I had thought about a 416 Rigby, but passed on it. Don't think I'll be sorry for that one.
Looking forward to moose season this year. A fella on another forum says that the 1895 Winchester is not mild in the recoil department, and even my Ruger comes back pretty good. I limit myself to 10 rounds in a session. I got mine because I wanted a big bore, and I wanted a #1 tropical, and didn't want to mortgage the house every time I squeezed the trigger. I had thought about a 416 Rigby, but passed on it. Don't think I'll be sorry for that one.
A Winchester 1895, in 405 caliber, was one of the arms Teddy Rosevelt took with him on his big trip to Africa, and called it his "big medicine". The story goes, that his little hunting party killed at least one of every living thing in Africa. 
stewarch said:A Winchester 1895, in 405 caliber, was one of the arms Teddy Rosevelt took with him on his big trip to Africa, and called it his "big medicine". The story goes, that his little hunting party killed at least one of every living thing in Africa.
As I recall he said it just bounced off of buff!
Bob
Boddington did an article on the Ruger 405 and both he and his daughter took Asiatic water buffalo in Australia as well as a couple large hogs. IIRC, he said the buffs went about 2000-2500 pounds, and the one his daughter shot fell at the shot, got up and wandered off about 80 yards before finally admitting it was dead.
The #1 is a very strong action, and I am sure if recoil is not an issue for you, a 300 gr bullet at 2300-2400 should be attainable, and I think I have seen some data for a 400 Woodleigh at 2150. Keep the range short, and it should put the death rattle to a lot of BIG game.
The #1 is a very strong action, and I am sure if recoil is not an issue for you, a 300 gr bullet at 2300-2400 should be attainable, and I think I have seen some data for a 400 Woodleigh at 2150. Keep the range short, and it should put the death rattle to a lot of BIG game.
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M1978 has allready stated in other posts that recoil was an issue for him. Nothing like a big bore lover who doesnt like recoil
Just razzin ya 78
10 rounds off the bench will let ya know you shot something, I can tell you that. I am not real shy of recoil, but I will be putting a Limbsaver on mine pretty soon. Just something to take the sting out from prone or bench shooting. Standing up on your back feet like a man, it does okay.
davey,
ya, i admit a 400 grain bullet at near 2000 fps would be rough, but i'd be willing to tolerate it if i were elephant hunting. on the other hand, i'm sure in its factory configuration the bullet would be almost pleasant. here is an article for you guys to check out:
http://www.gunblast.com/Ruger_No1_405.htm
i have read the no.1 can be loaded to 2400+ fps with a 300 gr bullet and between 1900-2000 with the 400 woodleigh. I don't think there is anything one couldn't handle with this cart (not too far behind the old 400 jeffery). I bet with its stock design, and a good pad, recoil might not even be too bad, guess i'll have to get one and find out. if only 41 mag bullets were the same diameter, i would be in heaven (for smacking deer)! I recall waters years ago had no luck loading pistol bullets, but the fellow in the article above seems to have done alright.
ya, i admit a 400 grain bullet at near 2000 fps would be rough, but i'd be willing to tolerate it if i were elephant hunting.
on the other hand, i'm sure in its factory configuration the bullet would be almost pleasant. here is an article for you guys to check out:http://www.gunblast.com/Ruger_No1_405.htm
i have read the no.1 can be loaded to 2400+ fps with a 300 gr bullet and between 1900-2000 with the 400 woodleigh. I don't think there is anything one couldn't handle with this cart (not too far behind the old 400 jeffery). I bet with its stock design, and a good pad, recoil might not even be too bad, guess i'll have to get one and find out.
if only 41 mag bullets were the same diameter, i would be in heaven (for smacking deer)! I recall waters years ago had no luck loading pistol bullets, but the fellow in the article above seems to have done alright.
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