458 win mag loading data

loader44

October 11, 2005 15:06

came accross a bunch of 458 bullets. Some of them are: Alpha LaFranck and some are Barns-X. 350gr & 400gr semi-sptizer.

I use IMR 3031 for my rifle loads, 30-30, 30-06, 45-70, 35 rem. Dont really want to change powders for one load. Does anyone have any data for theses 458 size bullets using 3031?

Thanks.

loader44

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  dcloco

  October 11, 2005 18:04

  Here ya go....some great info on IMR's website. www.imrpowder.com
  
  http://www.imrpowder.com/data/rifle/458winmag.php

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  loader44

  October 13, 2005 14:37

  Thanks for the information dcloco. Allready tried that site.
  
  Left IMR reloading a message. There reply: No loading data for this type and size of bullet. They did give me the site for Hodgdon powder and this did have some information for the bullets I have. So this helps.
  
  loader44

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  shooter93

  October 13, 2005 18:49

  3031 works well in the 45-70, those loads should work in the 458 too. You'd be interested in the ones listed for the Ruger No. 1.

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  dcloco

  October 13, 2005 19:22

  IMR & Hogdon are owned by the same company. Interesting to say the least.
  
  On both of their websites, they will send you free reloading manuals....just received mine today!

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  Ray Boone

  October 15, 2005 07:17

  My 458 is custom barreled, so the load is significantly different than what can be used in a factory barrel, but for most loads I find Reloader 7 works well. WW 748 and IMR 3031 are not too much different in burn rate, so you should be able to develop worthwhile loads with it.

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  loader44

  October 15, 2005 07:51

  I didnt know that IMR & Hodgdon were owned by the same company. VERY interesting.
  
  To all that replyed, I thank you.
  
  I will try and work up some loads throughout the next few months. Work is killing me as usuall, so it my take some time.
  
  Thanks again,
  
  loader44

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  dcloco

  October 15, 2005 18:38

  I suspected it...then, when I requested the free reloading manuals from IMR & Hogdon online...they both came in the same envelope. No BULL!

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