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Heavy 45-70 loads.
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<blockquote data-quote="remingtonman_25_06" data-source="post: 210288" data-attributes="member: 1403"><p>I have a NEF 45-70 that I have been shooting 300g Hornady HP's at 2000fps with 48g of IMR-4198. Accuracy is surprisingly good, about 1.5" at 100 yards. I figure this is a good load for plinking, coyotes, deer, and maybe black bears?? Anyways, from what I gather, you need at least a 350g bullet for elk. I was going to go out on a limb here and try something like some 500g TSX bullets or something. I just want them for elk mainly. Would certainly put the big hurt on both ends, lol!! I tried getting the bulk Remington 405g SP's but everywhere is back ordered. I dont know of any other 400-500g lead bullets, besides Swift A Frames, or the all copper Barnes X bullet, both of which are about $1 bullet or more. </p><p></p><p>Anyways, I'm not real familiar with the big bores, just kinda always wanted one for the fun of it mainly. Slinging a big chunk of lead is actually quite fun. Can I use those big 500g Barnes TSX bullets in the 45-70? I dont think there would be a problem, but then again, i'm not 100% positive. What would you guys use for up close elk out of the big Govt?? Thanks for any help and or advice.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="remingtonman_25_06, post: 210288, member: 1403"] I have a NEF 45-70 that I have been shooting 300g Hornady HP's at 2000fps with 48g of IMR-4198. Accuracy is surprisingly good, about 1.5" at 100 yards. I figure this is a good load for plinking, coyotes, deer, and maybe black bears?? Anyways, from what I gather, you need at least a 350g bullet for elk. I was going to go out on a limb here and try something like some 500g TSX bullets or something. I just want them for elk mainly. Would certainly put the big hurt on both ends, lol!! I tried getting the bulk Remington 405g SP's but everywhere is back ordered. I dont know of any other 400-500g lead bullets, besides Swift A Frames, or the all copper Barnes X bullet, both of which are about $1 bullet or more. Anyways, I'm not real familiar with the big bores, just kinda always wanted one for the fun of it mainly. Slinging a big chunk of lead is actually quite fun. Can I use those big 500g Barnes TSX bullets in the 45-70? I dont think there would be a problem, but then again, i'm not 100% positive. What would you guys use for up close elk out of the big Govt?? Thanks for any help and or advice. [/QUOTE]
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