45/70

[Jman1911]

Anybody loading 45/70? If so would you wanna share any data or loads?

I'm trying this out today

325gr FTX
45gr IMR 3031
Oal 2.6
Should be in the 1450fps range ( fairly moderate recoil)

Looking to shoot lead projectiles..... Anyone know if this is too hot for lead?


Thx guys!

 

[FishingFool]

Whoa there!!!!!

Go easy on the 3031.

45 grains of 3031 with a 405gr lead bullet got me to 1600 fps on my chrony. That's with brand new starline brass from an 18" marlin 1895gbl.

I'm gonna bet a lighter jacketed bullet is just gonna zing out of the barrel.

 

[Jman1911]

The Lyman book had me closer to 1400fps.....

 

[FishingFool]

Did you chrony your load today? Also what rifle are you shooting?

 

[Jman1911]

No chrono this time....... H&R Handi Rifle 22" barrel

It shot great! Recoil was mild!

 

[hunter5567]

45 grs under a 405gr bullet is a lot more than 45grs under a 325gr bullet. Also lead has less friction in the bore than jacketed. Still that load looks moderate to lower end. I'm pushing Hornady 300gr JHP's around 2000fps and is way under the 2400fps loads. I like H4198 for 45-70 loads but can't find any and am using IMR4198. I've pushed 405gr Rem JSP's up t 1800fps but the fun factor shooting off the bench goes quickly. I usually back them off to around 16-1700fps. The Rem factory loads will do around 11-1200fps. The Handirifle can take the higher end loads just fine maybe short of Ruger #1/bolt action loads.

 

[Jman1911]

That's what I was thinking....^

 

[highstandard40]

When I loaded for the 45-70, I got my best accuracy with H4198 powder. I was using a 350 grain cast bullet.

 

[Gator 45/70]

Do you cast your own projectiles ?

Anybody loading 45/70? If so would you wanna share any data or loads?

I'm trying this out today

325gr FTX
45gr IMR 3031
Oal 2.6
Should be in the 1450fps range ( fairly moderate recoil)

Looking to shoot lead projectiles..... Anyone know if this is too hot for lead?


Thx guys!

 

[Jman1911]

Do you cast your own projectiles ?

No

 

[Jman1911]

Looks like ill be able to try some IMR4198 and H4198 powders.

 

[Jman1911]

Lil update.... Rifle is very consistent @ 100yards with 45gr of IMR3031

 

[johnjohn]

Don't mess w/success. Just mho.

 

[Jman1911]

Don't mess w/success. Just mho.

I'm pretty happy where it is...... Gonna play around with some 300gr loads and supposed to be getting some 405gr projectiles from a BS member who's casting his own so it should be plenty of fun.

 

[Cleburne]

Anyone shoot .45-70's out of T/C Contenders? I've got a barrel for mine but haven't yet tried it out.

 

[revbc]

I like this load, reasonable recoil. 350gr Speer flat nose, 39gr IMR 4198

 

[bigsk]

Try looking at the AmmoGuide website (ammoguide@ammoguide.com) Log on as a guest or set up an account if you reload a lot.

 

[Danny Abear]

The load that you pictured is for lead bullets when you were loading jacketed..No a good idea