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<blockquote data-quote="arch408" data-source="post: 2040053" data-attributes="member: 59036"><p>I haven't hunted with my 45-70's, but I've shot 1000's of cast bullets in long range sillouette matches mostly with the 530gr Postell bullet. We shoot out to 880 yards. I have to use the 385gr. round nose in my Uberti High Wall because it has a 1 in 20" twist. It was accurate to only 600 yards with the 530gr. bullet. The others have 1 in 18" twists. We keep our velocities between 1200 to 1300 FPS. I tried 3031, but found that it was too inconsistent at those velocities. I then tried 5744 with good results. Then I found Shooters World Buffalo Rifle which is identical to 5744 but is 2/3's the cost. I use between 25 to 28 grains of either one and ladder test to find the most consistent load. BTW, I have never shot a jacketed bullet in any of my 45-70's. They are all long barrel single shots.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="arch408, post: 2040053, member: 59036"] I haven't hunted with my 45-70's, but I've shot 1000's of cast bullets in long range sillouette matches mostly with the 530gr Postell bullet. We shoot out to 880 yards. I have to use the 385gr. round nose in my Uberti High Wall because it has a 1 in 20" twist. It was accurate to only 600 yards with the 530gr. bullet. The others have 1 in 18" twists. We keep our velocities between 1200 to 1300 FPS. I tried 3031, but found that it was too inconsistent at those velocities. I then tried 5744 with good results. Then I found Shooters World Buffalo Rifle which is identical to 5744 but is 2/3's the cost. I use between 25 to 28 grains of either one and ladder test to find the most consistent load. BTW, I have never shot a jacketed bullet in any of my 45-70's. They are all long barrel single shots. [/QUOTE]
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