Reeder Custom Guns - The .400 GNR sounds so intriguing to me

WB
The .400 GNR sounds so intriguing to me
Friday, January 26, 2018, 13:29

Basically the .30-30 family brass straightened all out. I think it's a great platform for a G2 Contender hammer for larger game with a 12" barrel or so. It would not have undue bolt thrust due to the smaller case head. Recoil should not be unmanageable either.

I have a fantasy to find a Pre-64 Win. 94 in beater truck gun shape for $350-400. Then I commission Gary to install a new 10mm barrel chambered to .400 GNR and fix up a good front sight to go with an aperture rear. I can refinish wood myself. With good bullets such as this 250 FNGC it would be great.

It's my understanding that Joel Leinard designed the bullet for a unique levergun project. Joel used to frequent the forum and I understand he has had some serious cardiovascular issues the last few years. A relatively young man, he's had it tough. But I digress... the bullet is a sound looking design and would be perfect for .400 GNR and I hope .401 GNR too.

The .401 Herters, .400 GNR, .414 Super Mag. (.410") and .357 Max. brass.
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The .400 GNR sounds so intriguing to me - WB, 2018-01-26, 13:29
- Straightwall extraction - Leadhound, 2018-01-26, 17:17
  - no, it was developed for lever guns. It is a 30-30 case - Gary Reeder, 2018-01-26, 17:32
    - What models - Leadhound, 2018-01-27, 06:04
      - either of those will work fine. (nm) - Gary Reeder, 2018-01-27, 15:57
- From a 12” barrel..... - Zach, 2018-01-26, 15:40
  - It's basically a 25 gr. vs 40 gr. capacity - WB, 2018-01-26, 15:52
- I am right there with you,though I have a Marlin 36 waiting - JPL, 2018-01-26, 15:27
  - The Marlin is probably a better platform - WB, 2018-01-26, 15:59
    - That 400 - Kantos Krieg, 2018-01-26, 16:28
      - FWIW, .38-40 dies will reload it fine as will .40/10mm - WB, 2018-01-26, 17:41