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404 Jeffery Load Data & Ballistics Calculator

Estimate chamber pressure and muzzle velocity for the 404 Jeffery with the free, in-browser MyLoads internal ballistics simulator. The figures below are illustrative estimates from a physics model — not a recommended load. Always cross-check a current published loading manual.

404 Jeffery reference

Maximum average pressure (MAP)3,650 BAR
Nominal case capacity113.0 gr H₂O
Groove / bullet diameter0.424 in (10.77 mm)

Example simulation illustrative

Bullet
Hornady 0.423 400 gr DGS
Powder
Alliant RL-17
Charge
71.7 gr
Barrel
24 in

Muzzle velocity

2,180 fps

Peak chamber pressure (interval, ±10% burn rate)

33,382 – 41,956 – 51,491 psi

nominal is 79% MAP (52,939 psi)

Pressure for this powder is extrapolated from a velocity-only fit — the pressure figures carry extra uncertainty in both directions.

The simulator isn't optimized for this cartridge yet: there isn't enough published pressure data to check it.

Illustrative example — every figure is an estimate; always confirm your load against a current published manual before loading.

Popular 404 Jeffery powders

Powders and bullets handloaders commonly use for the 404 Jeffery, drawn from public discussion and listed most common first. They appear as the Popular group in the calculator's pickers. This is not a load recommendation — always check your load against a current published manual.

Popular 404 Jeffery bullets

Use MyLoads as a 404 Jeffery velocity and pressure calculator: it estimates muzzle velocity, muzzle energy and the full chamber-pressure curve for your own powder, charge and barrel length, compared against the reference facts above.

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