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Hornady Custom 300 gr SP Interlock .405 Win Ammo, 20/box - 8241
Brand:
Hornady
Bullet Type:
SP Interlock
Caliber:
.405 WIN
Grains:
300 grain
Rounds:
20
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$52.95
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What is 405 Winchester good for?
.405 Winchester is suited for hunting deer, elk, bear, and African plains game. It generates enough energy for large, tough animals at moderate ranges. Theodore Roosevelt famously used it in Africa. It functions in lever-action rifles, making it practical for hunters in heavy cover.
What is the difference between the 405 Win and the 444 Marlin?
The .405 Winchester fires a .411" bullet at higher velocity and generates around 3,224 ft-lbs of energy, outpacing the .444 Marlin ballistically. The .444 uses a .429" bullet with 9% more frontal area but produces less energy. The .444 remains in current production; the .405 Win is largely obsolete.
What is the effective range of the 405 Winchester?
Practical effective range for the .405 Winchester is about 300 yards under normal hunting conditions. Its 300-grain bullet leaves the muzzle at roughly 2,200 fps with around 3,200 ft-lbs of energy, making it suitable for large and dangerous game at moderate distances.
What rifles were chambered in the 405 Winchester?
Winchester chambered the .405 Winchester in the Model 1895 lever-action rifle, introduced in 1904. Theodore Roosevelt famously used one on his 1909 African safari, calling it his "medicine gun for lions."