Gary Reeder
My 400 GNR and 401 GNR could have been a
Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 13:06

bit more popular if there had been more bullets with a cannelure for reloaders. I used hard cast lead with a gas check and a cannelure that were intended for the 38-40 for most of my 401 GNR and 400 GNR load testing. I tend to use the fine 180 grain gas checked .401 caliber bullets made by Montana Bullet Works for my hunting loads as they have a cannelure.
Reloading for both cartridges can be done with non-cannelured bullets but a good taper crimp needs to be done for better ignition and better velocities.


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