Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
Articles
Latest reviews
Author list
Classifieds
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Reloading
45-70 reloading
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="warboar21" data-source="post: 2039557" data-attributes="member: 88146"><p>I use two powders for my 45-70. For full power loads I use Reloader 7. I have used the 400gr Speer and the Remington 405gr jacketed bullets over a near max load of RE-7 and found that I had an honest cloverleaf with all three touching. I didn't go any further up the ladder after I found that accuracy. I think they were loafing around at 1850fps. I also shoot a couple of paper patched cast bullets as well. I shoot a 450gr, a 405gr, and a 335gr bullet. The 335gr I have shot over 2000fps and it is a very accurate load as well. I tried powder coating them as well and had good results.</p><p></p><p>For my second powder I use Unique. 10-14grs under a 405gr hollow base paper patched cast bullet. This load(s) has next to no recoil but the top end loading will travel around 1200fps from my 20" barrel. This load actually shot through 4 gallon water jugs. I didn't have any more jugs as I didn't think it would penetrate that far. </p><p></p><p>Most of the time I just like to load 12grs of Unique and the 405gr bullet and use it as an introduction to larger calibers for non shooters. My wife has several friends that always want to go shoot. Most of them have limited to no shooting experience.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="warboar21, post: 2039557, member: 88146"] I use two powders for my 45-70. For full power loads I use Reloader 7. I have used the 400gr Speer and the Remington 405gr jacketed bullets over a near max load of RE-7 and found that I had an honest cloverleaf with all three touching. I didn't go any further up the ladder after I found that accuracy. I think they were loafing around at 1850fps. I also shoot a couple of paper patched cast bullets as well. I shoot a 450gr, a 405gr, and a 335gr bullet. The 335gr I have shot over 2000fps and it is a very accurate load as well. I tried powder coating them as well and had good results. For my second powder I use Unique. 10-14grs under a 405gr hollow base paper patched cast bullet. This load(s) has next to no recoil but the top end loading will travel around 1200fps from my 20" barrel. This load actually shot through 4 gallon water jugs. I didn't have any more jugs as I didn't think it would penetrate that far. Most of the time I just like to load 12grs of Unique and the 405gr bullet and use it as an introduction to larger calibers for non shooters. My wife has several friends that always want to go shoot. Most of them have limited to no shooting experience. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Reloading
45-70 reloading
Top