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Finally I checked the velocity and it was pretty good - Average 1910 fps

Hi there! I tried to load: 405 gr lead RNHB hard bullet (1:1 Linotype and 4% antimony+lead) Lube - 1:1:1 bees wax, cow fat and paraffin plus a drop of Vaseline 51 gr Vec Tu 5000 CCI Large rifle primer The result was very good - the bullet passed trough 65 cm pine tree and was discontinued in...

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Hi! 10x for the answer, far east! I know that Tu 2000 and Tu 3000 are used in 45-70. But it is not possible to find in my country the right powders. So, I have to look for other brands and types.

Has anyone used Vectan Tubal 5000 powder in 45-70 Government? I'm looking to use it for my Marlin 1895 CB with 405 gr. lead bullets.