Powder for 45-70.

Regarding 45-70 powders and cast bullets, my favorites are as follows: My "everyday" load for the Marlin 1895 Cowboy is the 300 gr. Saeco (# 015-F7L bullet; +/-310 gr. with my alloy), 15.0 gr. of IMR Trail Boss powder, CCI #200 primer in Remington brass. Velocity = 1,213 fps. Your mileage may vary. My 405 gr. lead or cast bullet load is either ...Powder for medium 45-70 loads. by m.wun » Sat Aug 26, 2017 2:28 am. Looking to start some 45-70 reloading. Cast or jacketed are both open but …Here is burn rate from 2019 published by Hodgdon. Ramshot X-Terminator (#87) is on the slow burn end of gunpowders proven in the 45/70. (#74-#90) Look at Hodgdon’s online load data for guidance as the 45/70 load data is represented for the three different action types. (Trap Door, Lever Action, and Bolt Action)45-70. Sized to .458. ACME + Coated Bullets are coated in red Hi-Tek coating and nicknamed "Lipstick" rounds. These bullets are cast from 92-6-2 alloy (BNH 16) and are then coated with Hi-Tek coating. The benefits to shooting coated bullets are numerous and include: The coating molecularly bonds to the bullet totally encapsulating it.

Re: 45-70 Black Powder/BP Substitute loads? Your best bet is to shoot TrailBoss powder, unless your heart is set on Black powder (subs). It's alot of fun to shoot these TB loads. Anyway here is a link to Hodgdon Triple 7 data: you have to scroll down to the cartridge data portion.996 posts · Joined 2003. #20 · Dec 5, 2009. Unique is my favorite powder for target and plinking loads in the 45-70, I usually use 13 grains with cast bullets 300-400. For hotter loads I use 2400 and for much hotter loads I use 4198 or RL7. Unique is dirty but very accurate and easy on the shoulder.

Feb 11, 2009 · EsoxLucius. Accurate 1680 is very similar to the 4198s and Reloder 7 being on the "fast" side of powders for the 45-70. According burn rate charts, some have Accurate 1680 closer to the 4227s than the 4198s, while others have it closer to the 4198s than the 4227s. There is no reason why it wouldn't produce impressive velocities in the 45-70 ... BC, Canada. I'm looking for the best powder choice for the 45-70 with 400-405 grain bullets. Will be loading in the 35-40000 PSI range. The 2 that appear the most promising are H322 and H4198 or IMR4198. I had read someplace that one was better for the heavy bullets and the other was better for lighter - 300gr.

The 45-70-500 Government had more developmental testing before the US Military adopted it for chambering in the Springfield rifle than any other US Military battle ... use of smokeless powder for greater energy. Military developments included the 45-56-405, carbine loading and 45-70-500, rifle loading, both the conventional round nose ...I place all reloaded cartridges into their associated containers after I finish seating bullets into all of the primed shells that I have filled with powder. I mark each container with the type of cartridge, “.45-70” in this case. I also mark the primer and powder identification plus powder charge in grains.AA1680 is one powder you don't want to go much below the minimum suggested starting load. crazy.gif. I think that is your problem - 45 grains of H4198 with that ...9 Sept 2023 ... A few months back...the first time on paper with the Browning 1885! The cast LEE 457-340F coated with IVC Silver provided by @mckwilly has a ...The.45-70 rifle cartridge, also known as 45-70 Government, was developed at the U.S. Army's Springfield Armory for use in the Springfield Model 1873, which is known to collectors as the "Trapdoor Springfield." The new cartridge was a replacement for the stop-gap.50-70 Government cartridge, which had been adopted in 1866, one year after the end of

About 24-25 grains of 2400 powder approximates the original black powder velocities with a 400 grain bullet. I like 11 grains of Unique behind a 500 gr Lee boolit, my crony says 1100+FPS. Great load in my Sharps and my Pedesorli Rem. Roller 45-70's. 13 grains behind any 45-70 boolit in the 300 to 400 gr. range.

657. I have have an good, low pressure, accurate load using 26 grains of IMR SR4759 under a plain base 405 grain bullet for an average velocity of 1,301 fps at around 75 degrees. At around 38 degrees, the velocity drops to an average of 1,248 fps, but it is still very accurate. 09-10-2013, 01:16 PM #17. KirkD.

20 Nov 2022 ... In today's video, I will be going over the 5 reasons that you need a 45-70 and the 3 reasons why you may want to avoid it.45-70 data for 1886 Winchester and 1895 Marlin only. 400gr #2 alloy Unique 13.7grs start 1154fps 17100cup Unique 16.5grs MAX 1286fps 27300cup No fiber wad or filler is designated for this recipe. 420gr #2 alloy Unique 11.0grs start 1006fps 16800cup Unique 13.5grs MAX 1163fps 27200cup Use 1/2gr polyester fiber wad 5/8"square x 1/4" thick …Feb 11, 2009 · EsoxLucius. Accurate 1680 is very similar to the 4198s and Reloder 7 being on the "fast" side of powders for the 45-70. According burn rate charts, some have Accurate 1680 closer to the 4227s than the 4198s, while others have it closer to the 4198s than the 4227s. There is no reason why it wouldn't produce impressive velocities in the 45-70 ... The .45-70 Mike has written about most recently in Handloader magazine is the Shiloh Model 1877. The cast HPs mentioned above came from Lyman mould 457122, weighing 336 grains of 1:20 tin-to-lead alloy. I learned that those bullets over 68 grains of GOEX FFg black powder were fine for small Texas whitetails.Apr 5, 2005 · 9313 posts · Joined 2002. #9 · Apr 10, 2005. RayA - 2400 powder is at the top of my reloading data lists for the 45-70, so it's not a strange powder to use for cast bullets in that caliber. If you are not having good accuracy with cast bullets, don't blame the micro-groove barrel - they can shoot just as accurately as a Ballard cut if they ...

I love RL7 for all the same reason's Starrbow mentioned, but H4198 is a real good one as well. H322 has a very good following and is very accurate. I really haven't found a bad powder in my 45-70 yet.. Good thing is everything that works in the 45-70, will work excellent with the 444 Marlin you'll eventually have to have! HA! Good luck.5 Mar 2011 ... Reloading .45-70 cartridges with black powder. Part 3 covers loading powder and seating bullets to make a finished cartridge.120. 4064 (IMR) Even IMR 4320 is to slow for optimal loads, particularly with barrels 26" or shorter. For a 300 grain bullet I use the following load which would be equally suited to your H&R: Marlin 1895 45-70 22" barrel. 300 grain Sierra (2.525" COAL), Hornady (2.55" COAL) or Speer (2.53" COAL) Winchester brass, 2.1" trim, if necessary.#1 · Aug 24, 2007. Its time to buy some powder, what would be YOUR choice for use in both 30-30 and 45-70? I would be shooting them in my M94 and Marlin Guide …19570. The 5744 bottle states that it works on 45-70. I use 5744 in my Savage 10ML-II Muzzleloader and it works fine. ( Warning, do not use smokeless powder in any muzzleloader that is not designed to shoot smokeless!) 5744 is also used by 30-30 reloaders that shoot Lead Cast bullets.2400 is working for me. I just shot 50 rounds of low-med powered 45-70 loads composed of 30.0 gr of 2400 and a 300 grain "fire lapping" jacketed bullet, and no kabooms here. No signs of high pressure, either. I always heard that it was the slower powders that were dangerous to underload, and 2400 is not a slow powder in the 45-70 …657. I have have an good, low pressure, accurate load using 26 grains of IMR SR4759 under a plain base 405 grain bullet for an average velocity of 1,301 fps at around 75 degrees. At around 38 degrees, the velocity drops to an average of 1,248 fps, but it is still very accurate. 09-10-2013, 01:16 PM #17. KirkD.

27 Sept 2018 ... 500gr pills in 45-70 and starting load of 50 grains of AR2208/Varget is a no go and I strongly suspect dangerous. At least for H&R chamber (New ...IMR-4350 for 45/70 Gov't. What is a good load and bullet type for the 45/50 gov't useing IMR-4350.I'll be shooting this load in the H&R 45/70 gov't barrel on a ultra hunter single shot rifle.These loads will be used mostly for whitetail deer hunting. You know handi rifles are like lays potato chip's with the chip's you can't eat just one same ...

3777 posts · Joined 2012. #4 · Oct 22, 2020. IMR3031 is THE smokeless powder for the 45-70. I use it in my Pedersoli Springfield Trapdoor. I don't believe I use buffers except w/ black powder. Member: Orange Gunsite Family, NRA-Life, the American Legion, and 50-year LEO w/ a 45ACP 1911. All my 1911s are in .45ACP & 10mm.MP-5744 was a double-base military powder, made by Hercules. The Army didn't like it. When it hit the surplus market, it turned out that it worked well for cast bullet loads in large volume cases such as .30-06 and .45-70, without needing fillers. BPCR guys ate it up.23 Apr 2019 ... thumbnail-image. Add a comment... 12:25. Go to channel · Unique powder in the 45-70. Mr45-70•3.6K views · 4:54. Go to channel · How to legally&...5 Mar 2011 ... Reloading the .45-70 cartridge with black powder. Part 2 covers sizing, priming and case mouth expansion.Apr 26, 2012 · H4198 in the 45-70. Shot my Ruger No 1 in 45-70 today for the first time today. Lyman 385 grain plain base round nose sized .459 with 1.5 grains of dacron, standard primer and 33 grains of H4198. They averaged 1435 fps and showed excellent 100 yard accuracy with a New England peep sight. I was however surprised by the amount of unburned powder ... Luckily, most of the classic offerings came back with the new ownership including this unique loading of the 405-grain Core-Lokt bullet. As .45-70 was originally intended for black-powder firearms, there are many “weak” action styles out there, like that of a Trapdoor Springfield. For this reason, reduced pressure loads like this one exist.Oct 22, 2020 · 3777 posts · Joined 2012. #4 · Oct 22, 2020. IMR3031 is THE smokeless powder for the 45-70. I use it in my Pedersoli Springfield Trapdoor. I don't believe I use buffers except w/ black powder. Member: Orange Gunsite Family, NRA-Life, the American Legion, and 50-year LEO w/ a 45ACP 1911. All my 1911s are in .45ACP & 10mm. The.45-70 rifle cartridge, also known as 45-70 Government, was developed at the U.S. Army's Springfield Armory for use in the Springfield Model 1873, which is known to collectors as the "Trapdoor Springfield." The new cartridge was a replacement for the stop-gap.50-70 Government cartridge, which had been adopted in 1866, one year after the end ofMP-5744 was a double-base military powder, made by Hercules. The Army didn't like it. When it hit the surplus market, it turned out that it worked well for cast bullet loads in large volume cases such as .30-06 and .45-70, without needing fillers. BPCR guys ate it up.

Here is burn rate from 2019 published by Hodgdon. Ramshot X-Terminator (#87) is on the slow burn end of gunpowders proven in the 45/70. (#74-#90) Look at Hodgdon’s online load data for guidance as the 45/70 load data is represented for the three different action types. (Trap Door, Lever Action, and Bolt Action)

Designed in 1873 for use in the single shot “Trapdoor” Springfield, the original .45-70 Government cartridge loading fired a 405-grain bullet propelled by a powder charge of 70 grains of black powder in a copper case. This original black powder load pushed a cast lead bullet at a velocity of about 1350 feet per second. With more than 1600 ...

Winchester once loaded many versions of the basic .45-70 Government case with different bullet weights, shapes and black powder charges. It also loaded one variant of the .45-70-405 Winchester load expressly for the Marlin 1881 lever-action rifle. That load featured a differently shaped 405-grain bullet and was head-stamped “.45-70 Mar.”2002. Remarks: max load; 39,400 cup. .45-70 Government (Lever Actions) (Hodgdon Data) reloading data with 56 loads. Using bullets from Sierra HP, Hornady JRN, Speer JFP. Powders include IMR, Hodgdon.Use dacron in the 45-70. I use 4895 (several flavors including "H") under 350 - 500 gr bullets for TD level loads (37 gr under a 405 gr cast bullet). I've also shot quite a few hard cast Laser Cast of 350 - 405 gr with 4895. Suggest you use a dacron filler (1 gr) under the 40 gr load for a start and work up to whatever 45-70 load level your ... 2002. Remarks: max load; 39,400 cup. .45-70 Government (Lever Actions) (Hodgdon Data) reloading data with 56 loads. Using bullets from Sierra HP, Hornady JRN, Speer JFP. Powders include IMR, Hodgdon. Just back from a morning session at the range with the M94 32-40 and the Spfld Trapdoor carbine 45-70. Using Marshall's 350 Piledriver GC cast with 23.5 gr Alliant 2400, Rem 9 1/2 Primer and Rem brass, was clocking 1575.4 fps avg out of the 20" bbl and getting a 4" group at 100 yds with the original 1884 Buffington military iron sights.Smokeless small rifle powder. Designed for small caliber varmint loads, it meters consistently and meets the needs of the most demanding bench rest shooter. Great in .45-70 and .450 Marlin. Small caliber varmint loads. Great for .45-70 and .450 Marlin. Meters consistently. Principal Purpose: Light rifle. Secondary Uses: 45-70 gov't. Powder. Mfgs. Velocities in a test barrel differ from a 4 4/5″ revolver by about 175. fps and from 7 1/2″ by 50 fps. Some of these velocities were shot in a 10″ or. a 14″ barrel, similar to a Thompson Contender. Recoil is severe with these. near MAX loads. You should consider 10% less for starting loads. However, with. Winchester 1886 Saddle Ring Carbine Blued/Brown Lever Action Rifle – 45-70 Government – 22in. $1,419.99. (19) Buy in Store Only. Check Stores. Compare.Treerat-sniper. Mar 7, 2020. #16. Many of the reloading manuals list trapdoor or cowboy loads for the .45/70, they're a good a place as any to start (your rifle will tell you what it likes). Some folks are fans of 5744 for reduced loads or "replica" bp loads.2400 is working for me. I just shot 50 rounds of low-med powered 45-70 loads composed of 30.0 gr of 2400 and a 300 grain "fire lapping" jacketed bullet, and no kabooms here. No signs of high pressure, either. I always heard that it was the slower powders that were dangerous to underload, and 2400 is not a slow powder in the 45-70 …305 posts · Joined 2012. #6 · Apr 8, 2012. I have been shooting 24g's of A2400 , now for about 6 weeks, that was shortly after getting my GBL 45/70! I am casting my own 405g Boolit's, using a Lee 405 standard base mold! Using Wheel weights and dropping in water as soon as cast! Loading as poured and not sizing!

The .45-70 Government is a legendary centerfire rifle cartridge that has been in continuous production since the late 19th century. Originally designed in 1873 as a black powder cartridge for the U.S. military, the .45-70 Gov’t has evolved over the years to remain one of the most versatile and popular big game hunting rounds available today.Think outside the jar with these delicious powdered peanut butter recipes. Not only will they satisfy your craving, they're easier than your daily spoonful. OK, here’s the truth: R...10817 posts · Joined 2003. #2 · Jun 27, 2005. I think Lil Gun is too fast of a burning powder for the 45-70. It is a high pressure powder. If you load it to little you cause a high pressure problem, if you load it to much you cause a high pressure problem. Hodgdon does not even list a load with it. Personally I would not use Lil-gun in my 45-70.Instagram:https://instagram. thothub belle delphinesonic the hedgehog series wikipink marie kelley onlyfans leakgma gma deals and steals The .45-70 Govt is very effective out to around 150 yards with minimal bullet drop, but it’s capable of great accuracy and longer range shooting as well. Using modern, smokeless powder, most of the ammunition manufacturers currently produce a wide variety of loads of varying power for the .45-70. I have decided on the Speer 400 gr. slug and just need to settle on a couple powders and charges. I like AA2015, 5744 and RL7, and have those on ... paris taylor swiftamazon record player As near as I can determine, H/IMR 4198 are considered the most efficient powders to use in high-end lever action handloads for 45-70 and 350-405-grain bullets. IMR 3031 is slightly slower burning powder than the 4198s. In .45-caliber lever actions I think this means it is better suited for: slightly larger powder capacity per bullet weight ...A basic 45-70 powder from years back that is still a top notch performer, IMR or H-4198. Unique as well as 2400... IMR SR 4756 can also be used for the traditional turn of the century loads, about 16grs with a pinch of … flamescans discord 120. 4064 (IMR) Even IMR 4320 is to slow for optimal loads, particularly with barrels 26" or shorter. For a 300 grain bullet I use the following load which would be equally suited to your H&R: Marlin 1895 45-70 22" barrel. 300 grain Sierra (2.525" COAL), Hornady (2.55" COAL) or Speer (2.53" COAL) Winchester brass, 2.1" trim, if necessary.Jun 9, 2020 · H335 is an excellent powder and is my "go to" powder for my 52-55 gr jacketed bullet 223/5.56 loads along with 125 - 150 gr jacketed bullets in the 30-30 and 308Ws. With cast, H335 is excellent as long as you have the bullet mass and pressure level so it ignites and burns efficiently. With your 45-70 loads that's where you are.