Load for a 416 Taylor

[johnny2]

Just got a 416 Taylor with some 400 gr.bullets..Anyone know of a
good powder to start with in this thing..I don't know if I really
want to even shoot the dam thing...Looks pretty scarey to me..

And I think the OAL is around 3.320 or something like that...Thanks

[Pioneer2]

This is from the Ken Waters "Pet Loads" book. All loads are for 400gr bullets:60gr -IMR 3031/2182fps for a muzzle energy of 4228fp [accuracy load]to aMAX of 68gr of IMR3031-2400fps and 5112fp muzzle energy! 68gr IMR 4320/2355fps and 4924 fp of muzzle energy to a MAX of 72gr same powder giving2447fps at 5320fp of muzzle energy.[70gr of IMR 4320 was the best load giving 2400fps and 5116 fp muzzle energy!Win 748-66gr-70gr MAX and lastly IMR 4064 66gr-70gr MAX same bullet. I have data for 300gr bullets as well.Brass is easily made FL sizing .458 Win Mag brass........Have fun....Harold PS *use this data at own risk and start at the lowest charge first and go up from there. If you have a FAX # I can send you the complete write up?

[johnny2]

Pioneer2---Thanks for your kind reply...I appreciate your efforts..I have decided to see that monster to another guy that likes these big shoulder busters..So I will pass the information along to him..Thanks again and have a good new year..John

[Pioneer2]

No problem ! I'm thinking of building one of my own either on a FN Mauser action or older Ruger 77 rebarreled.Harold