Looking for .409/.410 GC 400gr bullets and .40-82 load data.

[TammyM]

I need to find a source for 400gr .409/.410 gas checked lead/tin alloy bullets. I live in a small apartment now and my casting gear is in storage. I also need loading data for a 400gr cast bullet in my .40-82 (Dave Higginbotham/Lone Star chamber) '74 Sharps with AA 5744 and also Blackhorn 209 powders.
TammyM

 

[fourbore]

I used BH209 in my 50/70 trapdoor. In concept, I replaced the black powder by volume with 209. In practice, I determine with a little trial and error combined with eyeball guestimation how much powder will fill the case to the base of the bullet. The base of bullet touching the powder gently. I dont want air space. I also dont want to compress the 209 and break any of the rings. You need to maintain the little donut with the coating in tact. I did not use a gas check bullet. I purchased bullets of 1:20 lead and SPG lube from Buffalo Arms. I see a .410 400 grain bullet listed, suitable for BP or equivalent. No gas check. They may carry others if you look.

https://www.buffaloarms.com/410-400...st-bullets-20-1-spg-lube-box-of-50-410663-410

 

[GM54-120]

Since you are asking about a CF load maybe its best to ask in the Modern section of the forum. Topics involving smokeless questions are better suited there. As far as BH209, try calling Western. They have some BPCR load data listed on their website.
https://www.blackhorn209.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/b209blackpowdercartridgedata.pdf

 

[TammyM]

Which sub-forum is the "CF" forum?
I'll try calling Western, all their published data is for the lighter express bullet loads for lever guns.
My mold I was using for BPCR pre-2004 in my .40-65 C.Sharps Highwall was a 400gr Brooks Snover. and I want to be able to purchase and load similar cast bullets for the .40-82

 

[michiganmuzzy]

Just down the main menu about halfway.
Title is Modern Firearms

https://www.modernmuzzleloader.com/forums/modern-firearms.42/

 

[michiganmuzzy]

Which sub-forum is the "CF" forum?
I'll try calling Western, all their published data is for the lighter express bullet loads for lever guns.
My mold I was using for BPCR pre-2004 in my .40-65 C.Sharps Highwall was a 400gr Brooks Snover. and I want to be able to purchase and load similar cast bullets for the .40-82

Also check into the casting section.
And welcome to the forum