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Reloading
Trying to find accuracy in a 45-70 405 Gr Bullet with 4198 powder.
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<blockquote data-quote="RT2506" data-source="post: 2094038" data-attributes="member: 10178"><p>The latest model of the Marlin 1895 rifles have Ballard rifling which is basically standard style rifling. They shoot cast OK. </p><p></p><p>As you have found out it is the bullet that was the problem. What is the actual measured diameter of those bullets? Also what is the actual measured diameter of your coated bullets that shoot good? If I was a betting man I bet the first bullets are actually too small probably .456/7 and your coated bullets are .458 or larger. That coating adds diameter especially if they were not run through a sizer after they were coated. </p><p></p><p>If you have a bunch of those first bullets go to Harbor freight or order on line some of the powder coating and coat them your self. YouTube is full of how to do this videos.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RT2506, post: 2094038, member: 10178"] The latest model of the Marlin 1895 rifles have Ballard rifling which is basically standard style rifling. They shoot cast OK. As you have found out it is the bullet that was the problem. What is the actual measured diameter of those bullets? Also what is the actual measured diameter of your coated bullets that shoot good? If I was a betting man I bet the first bullets are actually too small probably .456/7 and your coated bullets are .458 or larger. That coating adds diameter especially if they were not run through a sizer after they were coated. If you have a bunch of those first bullets go to Harbor freight or order on line some of the powder coating and coat them your self. YouTube is full of how to do this videos. [/QUOTE]
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