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Old 03-04-2010, 12:02 PM
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salukipv1
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I was gonna ask the same thing, WHY?

If you want a flatter shooting rifle get a .375H&H, if you want more power get a .458 Lott.

I believe it was Asquare who believed the ideal bullet velocity was 2400fps, for max penetration. In fact I believe his ammo is loaded to get close to this speed.

So no reason for a 400gr bullet @ 2400fps to go faster IMO.

Get yourself a .416Wby if you really want a fast .416...but again see no reason to go faster, either go bigger for power, ie .458, or goto a .375 if you want faster/flatter.
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