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Trying to find accuracy in a 45-70 405 Gr Bullet with 4198 powder.
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<blockquote data-quote="CHAGA50" data-source="post: 2094156" data-attributes="member: 115494"><p>Okay I may cause a little mischief with this post , BUT here goes !</p><p>I have notice all my handloads have the same accuracy at a uniform speed ( ie ) </p><p>anything traveling between 1300 to 2000 fps, is very stable whether I shoot cast or jacketed slugs .</p><p>my best groups are at speeds around 1800 to 2200 fps , and yes the recoil is there but so is the accuracy , my 100 yard groups fit under a milk jug cap , also I must mention this ! The 45/70 case was designed to be full of black powder the bullet needs to sit firmly on something , when you use to small of a powder charge this creates a cavity in the case which I believe affects accuracy . I use ground cornmeal to make up the difference in the case to keep the powder tight to the primer , just remember to leave enough room in the case for the bullet to reach the crimp ! Do not use the box kind it's full of salt and other things , Just head over to the nearest hippie store for the organic cornmeal only ! I went to the range and shot this load , the guy next to me kept looking around the range , He just knew the grass was on fire <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> LOL ! </p><p>I finally told the guy what I was doing but only after I could not keep from laughing , The poor guy was so busy looking for a fire he wasnt shooting anymore <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CHAGA50, post: 2094156, member: 115494"] Okay I may cause a little mischief with this post , BUT here goes ! I have notice all my handloads have the same accuracy at a uniform speed ( ie ) anything traveling between 1300 to 2000 fps, is very stable whether I shoot cast or jacketed slugs . my best groups are at speeds around 1800 to 2200 fps , and yes the recoil is there but so is the accuracy , my 100 yard groups fit under a milk jug cap , also I must mention this ! The 45/70 case was designed to be full of black powder the bullet needs to sit firmly on something , when you use to small of a powder charge this creates a cavity in the case which I believe affects accuracy . I use ground cornmeal to make up the difference in the case to keep the powder tight to the primer , just remember to leave enough room in the case for the bullet to reach the crimp ! Do not use the box kind it's full of salt and other things , Just head over to the nearest hippie store for the organic cornmeal only ! I went to the range and shot this load , the guy next to me kept looking around the range , He just knew the grass was on fire :-) LOL ! I finally told the guy what I was doing but only after I could not keep from laughing , The poor guy was so busy looking for a fire he wasnt shooting anymore :-) [/QUOTE]
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