I have worked up loads with the 405 Rem bullet and 3031 ranging from 45 gr. to 60 gr. The Ruger No. 1 will tolerate all of them and 58 gr. shoots very well.
The 53 gr. load is the one I shoot in my 1886 Brownchester ELR, and it produces 1,800 fps with good accuracy for peep sights. I have seen no signs of excessive pressure and feel that the rifle would handle hotter loads. I am not sure that I care to experience them. The 53 grs will kill elk, and I don't need more in my neck of the woods. (Wyoming)
I have a 48 gr load with 405 cast bullets that is about 1,600 fps and also shoot well. It is pleasant to shoot from either rifle and will penetrate further than I have tested - a 8" piece of wood and a railroad tie.
Hope this helps.
dclark
The 53 gr. load is the one I shoot in my 1886 Brownchester ELR, and it produces 1,800 fps with good accuracy for peep sights. I have seen no signs of excessive pressure and feel that the rifle would handle hotter loads. I am not sure that I care to experience them. The 53 grs will kill elk, and I don't need more in my neck of the woods. (Wyoming)
I have a 48 gr load with 405 cast bullets that is about 1,600 fps and also shoot well. It is pleasant to shoot from either rifle and will penetrate further than I have tested - a 8" piece of wood and a railroad tie.
Hope this helps.
dclark
