Please read your reloading dies instructions set before proceeding. He wrote..... "The technicians at Hornady reported that excellent results were obtained with Hodgdon Lil' Gun … I'm totally 100% inexperienced with reloading to start off with. ALL Hodgdon CFE BLK Hodgdon H110 Hodgdon Lil'Gun Improved Military Rifle IMR 4227 Winchester 296 I was able to put some 450 Bushmaster loads with 225gr - 240gr - 300gr - 355gr bullets with AA#9, Lilgun and AA1680 powder together and get out and shoot them today was raining when I headed out with my dogs but it started to clear up when I … My gun was actually wonking on chambering an empty shell for measurement, so I settled on trimming to saami length of 1.690", chamfered only the interior and applied a light crimp. Thanks for the insight. 230 grain FMJ ball at 2500 fps 250 grain factory loads at 2100 fps 320 grain RCBS 45-300-FN GC's at 1900 fps 415 grain RCBS 45-405-FN GC's at 1550 fps I've been lubing and … I don't shoot the .450 Bushmaster but I reload a lot and here are some thoughts that come to mind to assist you in getting started: 1. The box says 800-2100 fps I'm hoping that's a friendly suggestion cause I'm getting 2450 with 41gr of Lil gun and no pressure signs that I see. You need to look under handgun bullets on the Barnes website. The 450 BM uses the same bullets as the SOCOM. Since I had Lil Gun within my inventory I started there. My factory duplication load is 35.1 grains of Lil'Gun. Moderators: flatgate, Moderators. Winchesters .450 Bushmaster ammunition is a great choice for deer hunting. The brass is Starline and the bullets are the Rainier 250 grain .452 dia Flat Point. My first outing with a 16 inch 450 Bushmaster consisted of an RCBS 45-270 SAA, 33grains of Lil Gun and a Fed SR primer. If you're unsure, or just want options, check as many boxes as you'd like. .450 Bushmaster. Hornady was fast out of the gates with an excellent load topped with a 250-grain Flex Tip bullet designed for the Bushy. Anecdotal comments or web forums are not such a source. CCI 450's produce about 100 fps less velocity. Take Aim at Rifle Reloading Data. for ~1,700-1,800 fps category) (note: Matt’s Bullets makes a 365 Grain Lead, Round Flat Nose + Gas Check (.458) that should be experimented with if the flat nose does not create a feed problem) Thanks. If you're unsure, or just want options, check as many boxes as you'd like. I know it is a much larger case, but would 45 Colt data (for Ruger and other high strength guns) work as a starting point? ... Good info. I looked at the 458 SOCOM but decided to go with the straight cased 450 Bushmaster instead. I think lil gun seems to be a popular choice. Our Match Solid Technology utilizes unique processes to deliver the highest levels of repeatability. While many have used .451 230's, in my opinion other factors start coming into play such as less neck tension. But now that he's a college boy, he's trying to make his funds stretch farther. Since I would be firing half of the test loads in an AR, I chose to use CCI #41 mil-spec Small Rifle primers. Then select your bullet weight, powder manufacturer and powder type. Click "Get Data" to … Trust only load data that comes from a reliable published source. That being said, be extremely cautious and know that any load attempted may be quite dangerous given a number of variables. and 30.0 gr. I plan to use the 250ftx for hunting, but wouldn't mind some cheap 230s for having fun. ALL Accurate 1680 Accurate 4100 Accurate 5744 Accurate No. My best load was 38 gr of Lil Gun with a Remington 7 1/2 primer and a tight taper crimp (.475). The result of this collaboration is the .450 Bushmaster. But now that he's a college boy, he's trying to make his funds stretch farther. I will be reloading with Hornady XTP for plinking but will stay with the 250 FTX for deer and black bear hunting. Lil’Gun (use between 28.5 gr. Off a bench rest rig it yielded a 5-shot group of 1.3 inches at 100 yards. I could be reloading .450 Bushmaster for under $100, then add in my time. All the info i have found states that lil gun is the way to go. Loaded at 2.155 inches it feed them well with out a failure in 20 rounds. I have Lyman's #4 and there isn't any loads for the 450 bushmaster in it. Select your cartridge type from the drop-down list. Testing reloads for the 450 Bushmaster using lil powder and the 225 ftx. Ruger American 450 Bushmaster Rifle and Load Review. I use Winchester Small Rifle primers most of he time, but Remington 7 1/2's work well also. Lil’ Gun was designed to fit, meter and perform flawlessly in the 410-bore. I know it's been a while since I've been around, but life's been busy. Rodahayes51, Jun 3, 2014 #4. With the 450 Bushmaster I would try 0.5 grain intervals first. I found an article on 450 bushmaster done by Chuck Hawks in my search for load data not sure if we can paste links here but Google will sort that out in a search. Joined: Oct 6, 2012 Messages: 1,561 Location: New Mexico. Like the idea of not running the brass through the expander to get more neck tension. .458 Socom (Barnes Data 2012) reloading data with 20 loads. The.450 Bushmaster's MAP (maximum average pressure) of 38,500 psi is only slightly greater than typical big-bore magnum handgun pressures, so it's not surprising that it's loaded with similar burn rate propellants. So I live in iowa and the only rifle we are allowed to shoot is straight wall. I’m using lil’ gun, cci450 primers, hornady brass, 225 grain FTX’s and the 300 grain Speer deep curl bullets, using a tapper crimp at .471”.. I’ve ran a couple of batches over the chrony, the initial test I was able to get the 225’s up to 2350fps and the 300’s up to 1950fps with out the slightest pressure signs. Hodgdon has data for the 450 BushMaster using IMR4227 / H-110 / Lil'Gun / Heavier bullet adding the CFE Black / H4198 I liked Lil"Gun in the 458SOCOM Hodgdon data for 450 BushMaster 250 grain FTX using Lil"Gun 35.0 @ 2158 fps 32,500 PSI and 38.5 2289 fps 35,900 PSI COL 2.225" 24" BBL I am going to be getting a Ruger American in .450 Bushmaster as soon as I can get my hands on one for a dedicated deer gun in Ohio. Since I would be firing half of the test loads in an AR, I chose to use CCI #41 mil-spec Small Rifle primers. The range results were very good and I went with 38.2gn Lil Gun. A relatively new change in gun laws makes it so that hunters in the Midwest can now use straight-walled cartridges in their semi-auto weapons. I have a CVA Hunter in 450 Bushmaster and would like some cast bullet advise. Available in 1 lb., 4 lb. Using … Speer doesn't for the 450 bushmaster for some reason. The firearm is the Ruger American Ranch 16” barrel with a 1/16 twist. So 450 Bushmaster is one of my current favorite hunting cartridges. 450 Bushmaster Load Data Case:Remington Barrel Length:24" Case Trim Length:1.690" Primer:Rem 7 1/2 Twist Rate:1:24" Bullet Weight Bullet Type Bullet SKU Bullet S.D Bullet G1 B.C Cartridge O.A.L 250gr TTSX BT 30996 0.176 0.196 2.245 ", The Official Predator Masters Search Engine. I found this was definitely true for the .450 Bushmaster that was giving me between 1.5 and 2.5-inch groupings at 100 yards. We can get the deep curls cheaper than Hornady or other bullets. Your best bet is to stay with the 250 grain weight with a bullet diameter of .452 inches. Enter the dark cloud, the .450 Bushmaster has a .451 bore, not .458. reloading or is acting under the supervision of an experienced reloader. Hornady was among the first to offer factory-loaded .450 Bushmaster ammo. I’ve recently started reloading for the 450bm. Select your cartridge type from the drop-down list. I have a buddy who just purchased a .450 and I'm working up loads for him with Lil Gun and 240gr Horndady XTP Mags. I was reading about the cartridge and read that it is loaded to really low pressures so it will work in the AR platform like it was designed for. My best load was 38 gr of Lil Gun with a Remington 7 1/2 primer and a tight taper crimp (.475). Hodgdon ®, IMR ® and Winchester ® powders neither assume nor authorize any person to assume for it any liability in connection with the use of any product or data. Check out this site, I think you'll find what you are looking for: I have been impressed with the factory hornady ammo I get great groups at 100 yards. From the forum announcement of new chamberings for the 450 Bushmaster and 458 SOCOM, a lot of folks were a bit shaken by the bullet diameter for the 450 and the crimp for this cartridge. I’m using lil’ gun, cci450 primers, hornady brass, 225 grain FTX’s and the 300 grain Speer deep curl bullets, using a tapper crimp at .471”.. 9 Hodgdon CFE BLK Hodgdon H110 Hodgdon H4198 Hodgdon Lil'Gun Improved Military Rifle IMR … 450 BM works for me, plink with light loads and load 2,500fps if the need arises. Accuracy was excellent at high charges. The Official Predator Masters Search Engine, http://450bushmaster.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=12989. Lil’Gun (use between 28.5 gr. It was dubbed the .450 Bushmaster.. containers. The .450 Bushmaster wasn’t widely used until recently, and now, the round is being produced by major manufacturers including Federal, Buffalo Bore and Remington. A project I have been working on is developing a load for a 450 Bushmaster. The heaviest mold .452 diameter mold that I have is a NEI SWC at 270, plain-base. for ~1,700-1,800 fps category) (note: Matt’s Bullets makes a 365 Grain Lead, Round Flat Nose + Gas Check (.458) that should be experimented with if the flat nose does not create a feed problem) 405 Remington JFP By clicking the 'I Agree' button, I understand/accept and will agree to abide by … Thanks. I'm shooting these 320 grain bullets at 2100 fps to develop over 3000 foot pounds of energy out of my 16" 450 Bushmaster Carbine. If there are any other options, let me know. Couldn’t find a 45 ACP bolt Gun so I’m making one out of a Mauser action. So I have a 450 bushmaster ar platform and decided to load 225 hornady ftxs for higher fps. If there are any other options, let me know. I've been reloading now for about 40 years. I've been running the numbers in Quickload for several reloading options. Though I've never loaded the 250 gr regular XTP, I have done the 240 gr XTP Mag. 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