BIG MEDICINE - The .405 WCF

[BlackPowderBurner]

I recently lucked into an 1895 sporting rifle in the famous caliber and have been struggling to find loading supplies (brass, bullet, mold and dies). If anyone has some leads, I'd appreciate it. Load data and general experience with the cartridge is also appreciated!

 

[dan belisle]

I have one. Hornady makes brass, and there are numerous 411 bullets around. They're a nice rifle, and a great cartridge. - dan

 

[colt1851]

Hornady makes bullets and Lyman molds.

 

[BlackPowderBurner]

So I've continued my research and sadly found that Hornady is no longer manufacturing brass for this caliber... unless I am able to locate some leftover stock it looks like selling my house and buying Jamison is the only route forwards. Dies are available at a couple stores up here, molds seem to be around too.

 

[Buckmastr]

https://www.eaglefirearms.ca/hornady-hornady-405-win-300gr-sp-interlock-custom.html

I'd buy a bunch of this factory ammo.

 

[dan belisle]

So I've continued my research and sadly found that Hornady is no longer manufacturing brass for this caliber... unless I am able to locate some leftover stock it looks like selling my house and buying Jamison is the only route forwards. Dies are available at a couple stores up here, molds seem to be around too.

Hit some gun shows. Some usually turns up. - dan

 

[hunter64]

P&D in Edmonton had some brass last time I was in there.

 

[vagrantviking]

Chambers will vary but some people have recommended 9.3x74R brass as a viable parent case. Or 30-40 but that would come in about a quarter inch short.

I've used both for 40-60 and 40-70. Haven't yet worked on a 405 Winchester.