450 Alaskan

[25tikka]

I recently acquired a 450 Alaskan improved in a bolt gun. Anyone have any reloading data. Any velocity observations. I have a start load of 62gr 3031 and a 300 gr hp and it is seems quite mild. I am looking to load 350 speer and am open to suggestions. This is to be a Grizz gun.

 

[Pathfinder]

From Steve's pages

350 grain bullet

IMR-3031 From 62.0 grains to 69.0 grains
Federal 215 Primer

from reloader's nest

350 grs Woodleigh
69 grs 3031
primer Federal 215GM
Winchester brass
20 inch barrel
velocity 2200 fps

 

[ben hunchak]

I don't load for the alaskan but I think you should consider using bullets that will hold together better and offer better penetration for use on grizzlies with the 450 Alaskan.

 

[25tikka]

Thanks for the info. I am looking at the tsx bullets as well