For the 45Colt, depends on how hot you want to load them...the powders in the medium-slow area may be worth a try. Herco, N350, N344, or N347 (those Vihtavauri powders may not be easy to find). AA 5744 works for the Colt and 45-70. It won't make big loads in the rifle case but it does all I need.I did have an old Hornady manual about 30 years ago that listed 4320 for .45-70. I had started out with a Siamese Mauser conversion in .45-70 using a load of IMR 4227 from the same book for 500 gr. bullets. It was an economical load giving good velocity and being a thirfty lad I decided "less powder, less cost, same velocity".About the complete burning of powder ,5744 is the worst I have seen , for proportion of totally unburnt powder, and almost initially discarded it in disgust until luckily noticed that it was giving very good accuracy (45-70 ,32-40, 40-82 , 33WCF) , regardless of this undesirable trait.Oct 2, 2021 · On the usual hunt for versatile powder for my Sharps .45-70. I've found that Ramshot X-Terminator might be useful for a wide variety (300-500gr lead) of cast bullets. So the question is: does anyone have any yays or nays about it? I'm currently using A5744 and H4198. Is X-terminator easy to meter? sensitive to exact charges? close to full fill? Those sort of comments.Those powders are pushing the slow end of utility for the 45-70. X-Terminator is a better suited powder. Although suitable loads for the 45-70 could be developed with TAC, it is evident that the two sources I know of chose X-Terminator to develop loads for the 45-70. You learn something new everyday whether you want to or not.When used as directed, BC powders are not bad for you. However, like any medication, misuse can have harmful side effects. BC powders are made up of aspirin and caffeine, neither o...28 Jun 2012 ... Comments13 · 45 70 405gr unique powder load · 45 70 loads with a filler made of 100% cotton · STEP 5 GUNPOWDER TIME FOR THE 45/70 GOVERNMENT&nb...Noticed on the Hodgdon reloading site, for 45/70 lever guns, that Varget produces about the same velocity, with considerably less pressure!Goex Black Dawge Pinnacle Black Powder Ammunition 45-70 Government 405 Grain Lead Flat Nose Box of 20. Product #: 814572. Manufacturer #: 1609. UPC #: 5890000160. Our Price:Feb 23, 2023 · The long range load for my C Sharps 45-70 is 27 grains of 5744 under a Lyman 457125 which weighs 525 in 20/1. My mold has been lapped to drop at .459". My Sharps likes boolits seated to touch the lands (2.95" LOA). 25-28 grains of 5744 should get you in the 1200-1300fps range. Just have to find the node for your rifle.The 45-70 is still a fairly popular rifle for Wyoming hunters in the northern and western parts of the state because they kill elk very well, but also because they are very comforting when you are surrounded by grizzlies. ... My go to load in my Inline Black powder rifle, was 300gr hornady XTP over top 90gr of 777. That produced around 1600 fps.Mar 5, 2020 · Black Powder Cartridge Rifle Silhouette matches started in 1985, and the .45-70 Gov't remains the most popular cartridge in that target game.Powder: 51.8 grains of IMR-4198 Primer: Winchester Large Rifle Case: Winchester Firearm: Ruger Number 3 Optics: Leupold 1x4 Velocity: 2161 FPS @ 15' from muzzle Accuracy: 5-shots, 100-yards, <1.5" ... In my .45-70 Ultra, I shoot 300gr nosler partitions at just a tad over 2400fps, but I started my load work well below that level and worked up ...Box of twenty new production black powder .45-70-405 Government (45-70 Gov’t) ammunition. Round nose 405gr bullet to replicate the original 1873 load for the Trapdoor Springfield carbine. Can be used in lever action rifles and trapdoor Springfields. We can do custom loads as well.About 24-25 grains of 2400 powder approximates the original black powder velocities with a 400 grain bullet. I like 11 grains of Unique behind a 500 gr Lee boolit, my crony says 1100+FPS. Great load in my Sharps and my Pedesorli Rem. Roller 45-70's. 13 grains behind any 45-70 boolit in the 300 to 400 gr. range.BUFFALO BORE 45-70 SMOKELESS BLACK POWDER EQUIVALENT "TRAP DOOR" SUITABLE 440 gr. Hard Cast GC @ 1,300 fps 20 Round Box. ITEM 8MBPE "TRAP DOOR" ACTIONS. We are excited to introduce our new low pressure "Black Powder Equivalent" 45-70 loads, via popular customer demand.While researching 45-70 loads I tried 5 varieties of Holy Black, Dupont Bulk smokless and yes Pyrodex in the 45-70. These loads were fired from my Uberti 1885, an original trapdoor 1879 and a Pedersoli Sharps.Lyman 47th edition has Unique/45-70 loads. My Lyman 49th edition doesn't have any. I personaly use 14gr of Unique under a 405 gr plain base bullet. This is my plinking/light hunting load. Key. "Hatred is the cowards answer for being intimidated". 45-70 Team Member # 264. 1894 Team Member # 148. 30-30 Team Member # 797.USE THIS DATA WITH ALLIANT BRAND POWDERS ONLY. REDUCE RIFLE AND HANDGUN CHARGE WEIGHTS BY 10% TO ESTABLISH A STARTING LOAD. DO NOT EXCEED THE LOADS DISPLAYED ON THE SITE OR ALLIANT'S RELOADERS GUIDE. By clicking the link below, I understand and will agree to abide by the above precautions. Enter the Guide.May 11, 2006 · Even IMR 4320 is to slow for optimal loads, particularly with barrels 26" or shorter. For a 300 grain bullet I use the following load which would be equally suited to your H&R: Marlin 1895 45-70 22" barrel. 300 grain Sierra (2.525" COAL), Hornady (2.55" COAL) or Speer (2.53" COAL) Winchester brass, 2.1" trim, if necessary.45 SPFN Weight (grains) 400 Ballistic Coefficient 0.259 Sectional Density 0.272 COAL Tested 2.540" Speer Part No. 2479 Propellant Case Primer Weight (grains) Muzzle Velocity (feet/sec) Weight (grains) Alliant AR-Comp Winchester CCI 200 53.0 1803 56.0 Hodgdon H335 Winchester CCI 250 54.0 1724 58.0 Accurate 2015 Winchester CCI 200 48.0 1685 52.0.45-70 Government 405 Grain Hi=Tek Coated Lead Cowboy Action Lead Cast~ 100% Hand-Loaded~ The .45-70 rifle cartridge, also known as . 45-70 Government, was developed at the U.S Army’s Springfield Armory for use in the Springfield Model 1873, which is known to collectors as the “trapdoor Springfield”.The new cartridge was a replacement for the stop …Compressed *Crimping is not required for single shot rifles. *This data is intended for use only in Ruger #1 & #3 rifles in good condition. Do not use this data in any other type of firearm. *The SAAMI MAP value for this cartridge is 28,000 psi.At this time, a new cartridge was adopted, the .45-70 U.S Government. The .45-70 fired a .45 caliber 405 grain projectile over 70 grains of black powder for a muzzle velocity of roughly 1200fps. The official military designation of the new cartridge was the .45-70-405. Caliber was .458” (11.6mm) and rifling consisted of 1 turn in 20”.Red dot as well as lots of other pistol powders are listed in manuals in loads for rifles especialy in cast bullet loads. No fillers are called for in these loads straight from the manual: (45-70 safe in even the weakest versions) 300 grain jacketed bullet: 2400-24 gr=1560 fps & 13500 psi. 2400-30.6 gr=1905 fps & 24000.Regarding 45-70 powders and cast bullets, my favorites are as follows: My "everyday" load for the Marlin 1895 Cowboy is the 300 gr. Saeco (# 015-F7L bullet; +/-310 gr. with my alloy), 15.0 gr. of IMR Trail Boss powder, CCI #200 primer in Remington brass. Velocity = 1,213 fps. Your mileage may vary. My 405 gr. lead or cast bullet load is either ...Jul 27, 2021 · At around 50 grains per shot that's about 140 cartridges, loaded per pound of powder. At $65 bucks a pound, that works out to about a dime more per shot, than the $40 bucks a pound stuff. The accuracy of Reloader 7, seems worth that bit more money but, quite a few powders do well in a 45-70 case.45-70 - 405gr - RNFP - Polymer Coated. $20.10 - $218.00. (10 reviews) Write a Review. Shipping: Free Shipping. Quantity: (Required)The .45-70, also known as the .45-70 Government, .45-70 Springfield, and .45-2" Sharps, is a .45 caliber rifle cartridge originally holding 70 grains of black powder that was developed at the U.S. Army 's Springfield Armory for use in the Springfield Model 1873. It was a replacement for the stop-gap .50-70 Government cartridge, which had been adopted in 1866, one year after the end of the ...BP tends to burn with much low FPS veriations than smokeless powder and when bp cartidges rifles ,or old school muzzle loaders powder is measured and dropped they will shoot with single digit difference between rounds. Most modern smokless handlaods can not do that. ... I've shot a 45-70 at a steel target at 1000 yards and hit it with iron ...Powdered sugar, also known as confectioners sugar, is gluten-free. The only ingredients in powdered sugar are cornstarch and sugar that has been finely ground. The ratio of cornsta...Think outside the jar with these delicious powdered peanut butter recipes. Not only will they satisfy your craving, they're easier than your daily spoonful. OK, here’s the truth: R...4,612. The 40-65s say black powder only because there is no source of SAAMI standardized smokeless ammo. Black power recommended just means they designed it to work well with BP. It is not a prohibition on smokeless. In the case of the 45-70 there is SAAMI standardized ammo.Lyman 47th edition has Unique/45-70 loads. My Lyman 49th edition doesn't have any. I personaly use 14gr of Unique under a 405 gr plain base bullet. This is my plinking/light hunting load. Key. "Hatred is the cowards answer for being intimidated". 45-70 Team Member # 264. 1894 Team Member # 148. 30-30 Team Member # 797.I'm about to start trying to work up to shooting to 1000 yds with a C.Sharps 45-70 (30"). I belong to ORSA and compete in 1000 yards shoots in F-TR now, but obviously slinging a 500+gr cast bullet at barely supersonic speeds is a little different than shooting Berger 185LRBT at close to 2800fps. I've read a number of things about using GG bullets cast with the front driving bands reduced to ...Apr 6, 2006 · A little too slow in my experience Cartridge : .45-70 Govt. SAAMI Bullet : .458, 350, Hornady RN 4502 Useable Case Capaci: 59.374 grain H2O = 3.855 cm³ Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.550 inch = 64.77 mm Barrel Length : 18.5 inch = 469.9 mm Powder : Hodgdon VARGET Predicted data by increasing and decreasing the given charge, incremented in steps of 1.0% of nominal charge.The .45-70 I get from Defender is loaded with a 350gr bullet, powder unknown, primer unknown, and Starline brass. The ammo ships in reusable 20 round plastic boxes. It is $1 per round. This is my source of Starline brass. ... H4198 is a better powder for the 45/70. It is equivalent to our AR2207 in burning rate or very close to it.SASS# 107977. SSAA. Posted September 14, 2022. H4198 (NOT IMR4198) is ADI AR2207 powder bought from Australia and repackaged by Hodgdon (same as Trail Boss for IMR). There are no 2207 loads for 45/70 in their manual that are below 1100fps. The closest is 1251 fps with a 405 lead cast proj with 27gr of 2207 (H4198).Trailboss for the light loads, trapdoor level and pleasant to shoot all day long. Everyone has personal preferences and these are mine. All are great powders out there. A lot of people here also use 3031 and RL7. I haven't worked up any loads for the RL7 but I am going to in the near future. Bill. Team 45-70 #1569.Powder for medium 45-70 loads. by m.wun » Sat Aug 26, 2017 2:28 am. Looking to start some 45-70 reloading. Cast or jacketed are both open but not sure what powder would be my best choice for 15-16000fps. I do have to find a lead free hunting load also to be legal here.7,134. Good morning. As the 45-70 has more brass length than we generally need with short boolits you can consider cutting the brass shorter to accomidate the fat nosed boolits for the new 1886 rifles. I have the light weight and the 26" octagon so I have brass segregated to those rifles..45-70 Government (1895 Marlin) (Using 325 GR Hornady Bullets) reloading data with 44 loads. Using bullets from Hornady FTX. Powders include IMR, Hodgdon, Vihtavuori, Accurate, AlliantHello, I have a 45/70 NEF handi rifle and a Lee loader for 45/70. My question is it list a load using 40.3 grs. IMR 4227 for bullet weights of 350 to 450 grs. ,will this rifle handle this load . I have IMR 4227, IMR 3031, and Varget. Would like to use 4227 , a faster burning powder. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. tfranklin7Even IMR 4320 is to slow for optimal loads, particularly with barrels 26" or shorter. For a 300 grain bullet I use the following load which would be equally suited to your H&R: Marlin 1895 45-70 22" barrel. 300 grain Sierra (2.525" COAL), Hornady (2.55" COAL) or Speer (2.53" COAL) Winchester brass, 2.1" trim, if necessary.ballistics04. Looks like the current offering of Leverevolution powder may be too slow burning for the 45/70, which is probably why it's not listed in the Hornady reloading manual (or any other lreloading manual for that matter). RL-7 and H4198 are faster burning powders, which is what the 45/70 requires for proper ignition.Just preparing to pull the trigger on a winter road trip up the Alaska-Canada Highway is a feat in itself. AS MY BROTHER YANCY AND I dug our camper out of 15 inches of fresh powder...I did have an old Hornady manual about 30 years ago that listed 4320 for .45-70. I had started out with a Siamese Mauser conversion in .45-70 using a load of IMR 4227 from the same book for 500 gr. bullets. It was an economical load giving good velocity and being a thirfty lad I decided "less powder, less cost, same velocity".Nov 10, 2016 · An armed man in a citizen. An unarmed man is a subject. A disarmed man is a slave. After trying a lot of different powders in the 45-70, and getting some spectacular results, I can assure you that 4198 is about as good as it gets. I've gotten as good results with Rel7 and 5744. They will all shoot 1moa off a good rest.The only powder I have loaded in the 45-70 is H 322, it gives excellent speed and accuracy. I can push the Nosler 300 gr partition to 2200 fps and the Remington 405 gr SP to 1840 fps from my 1895 Guide gun with sub MOA accuracy. My best group was with a Nosler 300 gr BST at 2050 fps and a .400" group at 100 yds.In my other various loading manuals, I don't see any .45-70 loads using IMR 4350 powder. This section of the AA manual is all about low power loads and all the 4350 loads are low velocity/low pressure. For example, they list 56 grains of 4350 (a compressed load) with a 420 grain lead bullet @ 1474 fps 1620 psi. ...2049 posts · Joined 2005. #3 · Feb 13, 2009. Well, here is the "deal" with the OAL. Hornady states that the OAL should be 2.590. However, they also state that the brass should be trimmed to a length of 2.040. Well, the SAMI spec calls for the 45-70 brass to be 2.105. That puts the Hornady brass at .065 (sixty five thousands) shorter than the ...I have reloaded 44 mag and other rifle cartridges before but never 45-70. I am looking for advice on what powders should I look for/use when using cast bullet weights between 405- 500 grains in 45-70 for hunting and dangerous game.All replies welcome.Loads for .45/70: (Note: These are near MAXIMUM loads, you should use 10% less to start.) (See note on Powders below or read all about various Powders.) Bullet sizes vary from .458″ for jacketed to .459″ for some lead in diameter. Due to different barrel lengths, type of bullet, seating depth, primer typeSearch Results for: "black powder 45 70" Hornady 45-70 Government 410 gr Sub-X Subsonic 20/Box $38.99 ($1.95 / round)However, I got alot of unburned powder at 52 grains of H-322. Someone told me that H-322 works best with heavier bullets in the 45/70, so I now use IMR 4198 for the 300 grain and 322 for the 405 grain bullet. Estranged eldest son of Mom and Pops Racer and older brother of legendary Mach V race car driver Speed Racer.Just preparing to pull the trigger on a winter road trip up the Alaska-Canada Highway is a feat in itself. AS MY BROTHER YANCY AND I dug our camper out of 15 inches of fresh powder...Cartridge: .45-70 government ; Material: steel loader parts and plastic powder dipper ; Complete instructions ; Includes everything needed to reload 45/70 Government ; Please note: the Classic Lee Loader neck sizes onlyNice round 1-1/2" ten shot group. One flyer that he called as a bad shot about 1" from that group (so, technically, a 2 1/2" group). This with a 385gr cast bullet, large pistol primer, and 9gr of Hodgdon TiteGroup powder. No wad or filler. He let me shoot a few rounds at our ranges 200 yard 18" gong.Cast boolits typically use faster powders than jacketed bullets do due to their greater ease in passage through the barrel. 4320 is a couple of steps faster than 4350. Powders burn best within their own particular pressure range. The 45-70 would not be able to achieve 4350's ideal pressure level with a cast boolit.Who makes quality lead bullets for a 45-70? Brass? I'd eventually want to use the rifle for deer hunting. Thanks for your replies. [/QUOTE I purchased a blue/black CVA Scout in 45-70 and have 200 Starline brass cases coming. I already have plenty of Goex and Swiss 2F as well as 3F black powder to go along with an array of rifle primers.1943 posts · Joined 2001. #2 · Jan 19, 2001. Seems you and I are working the same side of the street, using RL-7 in a 45-70. I'm working with a 445 GC grain Lyman cast bullet with this powder. I started at 40 grains and jumped in two grain increments to 48. Mainly I wanted to get used to the rifle with this first go around.If you want a more bulky powder to better fill the case try some 5744. It was made for this purpose. 3031 is a great powder for potent 45-70 loads. As a reduced load I think you will be very dissapointed and maybe worse. Have never seen any load manuals recommend 3031 for reduced loads. Mike in PeruThe best powder that I've ever found for the .45-70 (1895 Marlin) is Hodgdon's H322. I load home cast 385 GR GC bullets to 1800 FPS. It is amazingly …Testing out the performance of Alliant's Unique powder with some 45-70 bullets starting at 150 grains up to 525 grains. Very fast burning, light recoiling p...SASS Forums. SASS Wire. Loading info for 45-70 trapdoor (Black powder info only please) I am curious to what others load. I just got a trapdoor and casted 405 gr bullets the smokeless rounds I initially shot were nice to shoot tolerable recoil. I loaded up about 25 rounds today with the 405 gr bullets and 60 gr of 2ff real bp.Howdy, I've been trying different powders in my 45-70 (Marlin 1895) and was wondering if anyone had some good loads for IMR 4198?First Attempt at 45-70 BP Cartridges on my own equipment. Rick coached me through 30 rounds last week on his equipment. I have powder coated and greased bullets that Rick gave me from a Lee 457-340-f mold that weigh out at 350gr. I'm using GOEX 2F powder. Cases are from 3 different manufacturers of unknown lots. Primers are Federal LR.I am new to the 45-70 world. I've spent the last 45 years shooting nothing but flintlock rifles and as age and some infirmities are starting to set in I am looking for a …By Chuck Hawks. The .45-70 is one of our oldest centerfire rifle cartridges, a black powder number that successfully made the transition to smokeless powder and has prospered into the 21st Century. The traditional .45-70 factory load is a 405 grain bullet (BC .214, SD .272) at a MV of 1330 fps, and a ME of 1590 ft. lbs.Just starting out to reload for the .45-70 and have been looking at various powders to use. (Note - I am not new to reloading and have been doing so since the mid 70's) Consistently IMR 3031 is shown as being a good across the board powder for this cartridge. I plan on strictly shooting 350 grain jacketed FP bullets with a standard large rifle ...45-70 Government Loads | 45-70 Applications by M. L. McPherson, Tue, September 15, 2015 ... use of smokeless powder for greater energy. Military developments included the 45-56-405, carbine loading and 45-70-500, rifle loading, both the conventional round nose and a bullet with an explosive charge in the nose (for use in the Gatling Gun). ...I recall that AA #5744 has .45-70 as one of the best calibers for this powder, why it was created. I have used it quite successfully in .30 cal's with cast boolits.45/70 Trapdoor loads. 405 cast bullet they list the max for Trail Boss at a trapdoor load at 13 grains for only 1007 FPS at 25,600 CUP! Compare that to Varget trap door loads at 1781 at 20,900 CUP or H4895 at 1645 at only 18,900 CUP! Trail Boss was producing 773 FPS LESS velocity at 4,700 CUP more pressure than Varget and 638 FPS less velocity ...Apr 2010. Location. Meadville, PA. Posts. 496. I've been testing out a 360 grain gas checked boolit with RX 7 in all three of my 45-70's. A Marlin 1895G, an 1895 CB and an H&R Buffalo Classic. I started at 41.5 grs, shooting 5 round groups, and worked up to 49.5 grs. 1/2 grain increase at a time. I used 2 alloys.Oct 2, 2021 · On the usual hunt for versatile powder for my Sharps .45-70. I've found that Ramshot X-Terminator might be useful for a wide variety (300-500gr lead) of cast bullets. So the question is: does anyone have any yays or nays about it? I'm currently using A5744 and H4198. Is X-terminator easy to meter? sensitive to exact charges? close to full fill? Those sort of comments.R. reloader458. 194 posts · Joined 2009. #4 · Mar 7, 2011. I only use RL-7 for the 45-70 loads. Pile-Driver 525 RL-7 40gr 1615fps Starline cases WLR primers COL 2.557. Hornady 350 FN RL-7 50.5gr 2010fps Starline cases WLR primers COL 2.550. This Velocity is from a 1895GS (18.5 inch barrel) at about 12 feet.Specific Light Loads - 45/70. I've been dipping in and out of this fine forum for number of years now, but this is my first posting. I'm looking for advice & suggestions regarding the loading of three types of bullets in my Marlin GG 45-70, but using the same powder for both. I realise that the point of impact and chamber pressures will be ...A little too slow in my experience Cartridge : .45-70 Govt. SAAMI Bullet : .458, 350, Hornady RN 4502 Useable Case Capaci: 59.374 grain H2O = 3.855 cm³ Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.550 inch = 64.77 mm Barrel Length : 18.5 inch = 469.9 mm Powder : Hodgdon VARGET Predicted data by increasing and decreasing the given charge, incremented in steps of 1.0% of nominal charge.Smokeless small rifle powder. Designed for small caliber varmint loads, it meters consistently and meets the needs of the most demanding bench rest shooter. Great in .45-70 and .450 Marlin. Small caliber varmint loads. Great for .45-70 and .450 Marlin. Meters consistently. Principal Purpose: Light rifle. Secondary Uses: 45-70 gov't.Look into every one before seating a bullet! This is especially relevant with Titegroup, as it doesn't take up much space, being a compactly granuled powder. thanks for the feedback. I must definitely have my methodology down. 45-70 is the first caliber I load with plenty of empty case and a real risk of double charging.Here is his report: "As in the chrono tests, all IMR 4320 loads were with moly-coated Sierra 155 Palma bullets, Winchester brass and PMC primers. Powder charges should be reduced at least 1.0 grain for bare bullets. The load with 45.0 grains of IMR 4320 gave me a 199-12X with the single 9 being a high shot just off the 10 ring line at 12:00.Black Powder Cartridge News - Published quarterly - Spring, Summer, ... cartridge designation such as .45-70 or .50-90 does not mean a powder charge of 70 or 90 grains. Modern smokeless shooters, used to specific recommended charges in a given caliber, are confused by the way that black powder, being a bulk propellant, is loaded without strict ...1. A Historical Glimpse: Origins of the .45-70. 45-70 Ammo traces its roots back to the late 19th century when the United States Army adopted it as the official Springfield Model 1873 “Trapdoor” rifle round. The name “45-70” reflects the caliber (.45 inches) and the black powder charge (70 grains) that the original cartridge contained.From the combined (various powder manufacturers' recommendations) reloading manual for the .45-70:I am looking for black powder loads for the 45-70… Can't seem to find any articles, although I would bet money I saw one in Handloader of recent years concerning the 45-70 and black powder… Checked Pet Loads by K.Waters and nothing much to speak about… Searched this forum and got hit and miss info, but no hard loading data…Similac powder is a popular choice for parents looking to provide their infants with essential nutrients. This formula is carefully designed to mimic the composition of breast milk...2400 is working for me. I just shot 50 rounds of low-med powered 45-70 loads composed of 30.0 gr of 2400 and a 300 grain "fire lapping" jacketed bullet, and no kabooms here. No signs of high pressure, either. I always heard that it was the slower powders that were dangerous to underload, and 2400 is not a slow powder in the 45-70 world.Just got back from the range. I had loaded up a handful of .45 70's over the weekend, using the 350 grain Lee bullet and 44.2 grains of IMR 4895, and wanted to try them out. ... I use 45.0 gr of 4895 pulldown surplus powder with a 405 gr RCBS FN. My lot is a bit slower than H 4895. I get just over 1400 FPS out of my 24" 1886. Accuracy is 2-3 ...45-70 Gov't (Strong Actions Only) Load Data. 300 Grain. Explore the world of Nosler, renowned for crafting the finest bullets, ammunition, rifles, and brass. Discover our extensive lineup, including Partition, AccuBond, E-Tip, Ballistic Tip, Custom Competition, and more. Experience superior quality and performance with Nosler products.11 posts · Joined 2013. #31 · Nov 18, 2021. The Hornady factory equivalent load is 46.9 grains of IMR-4198 with the 325 grain FTX bullet which gives 2,050 FPS according to Hornady website. The factory loads with same bullet show 2,050 FPS also. This is one (1) grain below their listed MAXIMUM loading but shoots identically to the factory ...Dec 7, 2018. 19. 4. Jan 16, 2019. #1. I am shooting a Marlin 1895 SBL in .45-70. I just started reloading some of my rounds and started with 325 gr Hornady FTX bullets using H335 starting load 61 grains. Shot them and got the reloading bug. So I went out and bought 300 Gr Jacketed bullets (the only ones the store had left as they were out of ...The .45-70 Govt is very effective out to around 150 yards with minimal bullet drop, but it’s capable of great accuracy and longer range shooting as well. Using modern, smokeless powder, most of the ammunition …Aug 11, 2014 · 522 posts · Joined 2013. #9 · Aug 12, 2014. i've loaded and shot a LOT of trail boss .45-70 cast boolit loads for 350, 405, 500 and 535 grains. the load formula is easy - start with 70% of the total tb powder that fits into the case with the bullet yer using - this is important as the bullet seat depth determines the powder volume in a 2.10 ....45-70 Government (Trapdoor Rifles) (Hodgdon Data) reloading data with 94 loads. Using bullets from Cast LFP, Sierra HP. Powders include Hodgdon, IMRThe thing with small charge weights of fast powder in large cases - - like your 13.0 of Red Dot in a .45-70 under a 325 gr bullet and using a filler is more about air-pressure.Box of twenty new production black powder .45-70-405 Government (45-70 Gov't) ammunition. Round nose 405gr bullet to replicate the original 1873 load for the Trapdoor Springfield carbine. Can be used in lever action rifles and trapdoor Springfields. We can do custom loads as well.you got like 30 different powder options for the 45-70 ranging from bulls-eye through the 4064 area. H-110 is not one of them. 06-30-2015, 02:15 AM #6. frnkeore. View Profile View Forum Posts Boolit Master Join Date Mar 2009 Location Central point, OR Posts 1,331. H110/296 is a excellent reduce charge powder. ...Lyman #47 lists Unique data for 45-70 400gr, 420gr and other weights up to 500grs in the velocity range you indicate. 06-24-2010, 08:23 PM #3 ... pressures are not as low as some of those loads obtaining similar velocities with powders like 4198 and RL 7. The 45-70 behaves most like an overgrown pistol cartridge when loaded with Unique …CHARGE TABLE FOR 45/70GOVERNMENT. (.457/.458 dia. bullet) USE LARGE RIFLE PRIMERS. POWDER MEASURING TECHNIQUE - Push the measure through the powder only once, then give the measure a slight shake sideways to level it off. Do not shake it down or add more than is recommended. USE ONLY IN..45-70 Government (Using Western Powders LT-30) reloading data with 26 loads. Using bullets from Barnes TSX-FB, Hornady M-Flex, Nosler Part, Sierra FN HP, Lead Cast Performance FNGC, Hornady FTX, Hornady RN, Barnes BSTR, Barnes FN-O, Lead Cast Performance WLNGC, Lehigh Defense LLC SLD, Lead Montana Cast Bullets RNFP. Powders include Accurate2049 posts · Joined 2005. #3 · Feb 13, 2009. Well, here is the "deal" with the OAL. Hornady states that the OAL should be 2.590. However, they also state that the brass should be trimmed to a length of 2.040. Well, the SAMI spec calls for the 45-70 brass to be 2.105. That puts the Hornady brass at .065 (sixty five thousands) shorter than the ...In duplicating the cavalry 45/55/405 load for the H&Rs, I've found Tightgroup powder to be the most uniform powder for both ballistic uniformity and accuracy. To duplicate the 45/70/405 infantry load I like slower powders like 4759 and 4198.I use Goex 3F and Cartridge in my 45-70 BP loads for my TDs with Lee 45-405-HBs and Rapine 460500s. My bullets are cast of 16-1 and are sized .4615 and lubed with a beeswax/olive oil lube. If you're using the Lee bullet Start at 55V gr (by Volume) and work up to 70V gr in 5V gr increments. The full 70V gr charge is the best in my TDs with …I noticed as mention in a lot of posts, there is basically three types of 45-70 loading data: #1 - Trapdoor Springfield data, #2 - Marlin 1895 and 1886 Winchester data, and. #3 - Ruger No 1 and No 3 and bolt action data. In anticipation of shooting my new to me rifle I went to the local gun shop and I bought some Cast bullets, Lyman 457406GC in ...OK, I just got done researching this site for information on light loads for the 45-70, and it's a little bit confusing especially in terms of the fillers. I'll be using the MP 460130 CB. I bought Cream of Wheat today not knowing that using fillers is controversial and using cream of wheat is controversial. But it looks like in the straight walled 45-70 I should not have a problem with CoW as ...Black powder fouling attracts moisture which can lead to rust in the bore. Use a black powder bore cleaner and be sure to follow the cleaning with a oiled patch. The reason for the discrepancy (suppose to be 70 grains) is as Alpo mentioned: folded case head versa solid case head, which changes the case volume. LDBennett.Jul 24, 2017 · Regarding 45-70 powders and cast bullets, my favorites are as follows: My "everyday" load for the Marlin 1895 Cowboy is the 300 gr. Saeco (# 015-F7L bullet; +/-310 gr. with my alloy), 15.0 gr. of IMR Trail Boss powder, CCI #200 primer in Remington brass. Velocity = 1,213 fps. Your mileage may vary. My 405 gr. lead or cast bullet load is either ...Everything that I have read says that the FFG and the Cartridge is the powder of choice in the Goex brand for the 45-70 cartridge. If a person was wanting to up the velocity of his 45-70 loads and still stay with black powder, one can load the (duplex) loads, being a small charge of smokeless under the bp. QUESTION: Can a person safely load a ...Face powder poisoning occurs when someone swallows or breathes in this substance. Face powder poisoning occurs when someone swallows or breathes in this substance. This article is ...One .45-70 load approximates the performance of the original .45-70 Govt black powder loading of a 405 grain bullet (.307 BC) at 1350 feet per second while the other is a 325gr Hornady LEVERevolution factory load (.230 BC). The .30-06 Springfield load is a 150 grain Nosler Partition (.387 BC) at 3,000 feet per second.Remarks: MAX LOAD; Max Pressure (PSI): 27,460; COAL: 2.550 inches. .45-70 Government (Shooters World) reloading data with 12 loads. Using bullets from Winchester JHP, LC RNFP 10 Saeco, LC RNFP 7 Saeco, LC RNFPHB 5 Saeco. Powders include Shooters World.6,068. 13.0 of Red Dot ("the load") gets 1120 fps with the Lee 405 FN in my 22 inch Microgroove Marlin. When their hollowbase version of the same weight is substituted, the deeper seating in the case picks up more velocity, to 1250 fps, just like you'd expect with fast powder and reduced powder space. Good accuracy.The .45-70 also features a straight-walled design..30-06. In spite of being inferior to the .45-70 in almost all aspects, the 30-06 surprisingly packs a much heavier punch than the .45-70 in terms of SAAMI spec maximum pressure. The shorter and narrower rounds literally dwarf the .45-70 with more than twice the pressure.Aug 2, 2011 · Around 44 gr. of IMR-4198 should get him in the ballpark for that velocity. IMR-4198 and H4198 are very good powders for the 45/70 from mild trapdoor loads to heavy hitting teeth rattling loads for lever actions or even stronger Ruger #1's and converted Mausers. 07-31-2011, 09:02 AM #8.Apr 2010. Location. Meadville, PA. Posts. 496. I've been testing out a 360 grain gas checked boolit with RX 7 in all three of my 45-70's. A Marlin 1895G, an 1895 CB and an H&R Buffalo Classic. I started at 41.5 grs, shooting 5 round groups, and worked up to 49.5 grs. 1/2 grain increase at a time. I used 2 alloys.Posts. 358. DUKE, For absolute safety, any sort of filler should take up ALL available space between the powder and the boolit. This eliminates the chance of any airspace causing a ringed barrel. Now, using 4198, this would take a lot of fiber wads, so a secondary filler, such as COW, might be the answer.My rifle is a Henry 45-70 lever action and I am going to be using it, primarily for bears and whitetail. I am going to try the Barnes tsx this year but normally prefer the heavier bullets in a 45-70. The bullets I have stocked up on are: - 300 grain Barnes tsx. - 350 grain Hornady and 350 grain Trophy Bonded Bearclaws. - 405 grain hard cast.I'm playing with several different powders in my 1886 .45-70. I'm using cast bullets in moderate loads. I recently tried some AA 5744. It shot OK but I was very surprised by how dirty it is. Had unburned powder all over the place. I'm wondering if IMR SR4759 would be any better.257 posts · Joined 2014. #14 · Jul 1, 2014. My two favorite powders for my 45-70 are Reloader 7 and Unique. Reloader 7 for the heavier hunting loads and Unique for the fun loads that anyone can shoot. Not to mention it only takes 10-15grs of Unique so you can shoot quite a bit per pound.Nice round 1-1/2" ten shot group. One flyer that he called as a bad shot about 1" from that group (so, technically, a 2 1/2" group). This with a 385gr cast bullet, large pistol primer, and 9gr of Hodgdon TiteGroup powder. No wad or filler. He let me shoot a few rounds at our ranges 200 yard 18" gong.2,392. 45/70 using 4895 powder. I follow a number of forums, many times as the posts pertain to cast bullet and recently I saw some posts about 45/70 loads using 4895. Hmmmmmmmmm! I am very satisfied with the results I'm currently getting with a 465gr Wide Flat Nose pushed to 1650fps by 47.5gr of H335.Mar 5, 2020 · Black Powder Cartridge Rifle Silhouette matches started in 1985, and the .45-70 Gov't remains the most popular cartridge in that target game.For some time I had been messing about with the 45/70 and WC-860 milsurp powders. Duplexed atop 6.0 grains if IMR-4198, 48.0 grains of this 50 BMG ball powder gives blackpowder ballistics to the Lee 405 grain bullet with about 1/16" of compression. 5-shot groups would cluster into 1.25"-1.5" at 100 yards pretty reliably.I am new to reloading for the .45-70. For the .45-70 I am casting a 405 grain hard cast (WW + 97%/3% tin/antimony solde, quenched in water), flat nosed chunk of death. Any suggestion on smokeless powder to use? I've heard that fast powders are better for the .45-70, and after perusing my reloading manuals, I am leaning toward Accurate 2015...Description. 45-70 Government 405 grain RNFP. This is our favorite 45/70 for light-recoil plinking. This load was developed with the 1873 “Trapdoor” Springfield in mind, but is a great option for any rifle (or revolver) chambered in 45/70. These projectiles are cast from a softer alloy that is ideal for the lower pressure and velocity of a proper Trapdoor load.Preparing five different black powder loads to test for an upcoming hunting trip with an 1886 Winchester in 45-70. Each powder is measured by weight and the...I just shot a variety of loads with some buddies at the range. One of the loads was a 300-gr. Hornady with 55 grs. of IMR 4198. With that bullet and powder the Hodgdon website lists the starter load at 53.7 (2293 fps from 24" barrel) and max. load at 57.2 (2407 fps). These are 1895 Marlin "Lever Action" load levels.The .45-70 is one of our oldest centerfire rifle cartridges, a black powder number that successfully made the transition to smokeless powder and has prospered into the 21st Century. The traditional .45-70 factory load is a 405 grain bullet (BC .214, SD .272) at a MV of 1330 fps, and a ME of 1590 ft. lbs. This is a very moderate load that kills ...Does anyone know of a .45-70 load for heavy bullets using Win 748 powder? A kindly AR member has given me about 100 cast-and-lubricated bullets with gaschecks and I'd like to use them with my stock of Win 748, if I can find a safe starting load. The bullets average about 468 grains but loads for 500 grainers would be fine.Dec 28, 2021 · The Heart of Dixie. I have fired hundreds of 405 gr cast bullets over 27/5744 in 45-70 rifles of various types for years with outstanding results. This is a BP (or a little hotter) level load. Larger 5744 doses can be used for strong actions, but I usually go with other powders for stiff loads.Here are the loads that actually work for me, in my 45-70 BFR with a 7.5" barrel at 30F and 5800' elevation. 45 grains of Varget (started at 40, worked up. Max is 55 grains or so compressed) 2.530" COAL with a medium crimp in the last cannelure. Great accuracy, hard hitting, low recoil load.Select Filter by Cartridge or Powder to get started. 2. Select other category options to refine your search. 3. Select the "Get Load Data" button to view results. The load data will populate in the field below. If selections are changed, please select the button again to refresh. Grs. Grs.Testing out the performance of Alliant's Unique powder with some 45-70 bullets starting at 150 grains up to 525 grains. Very fast burning, light recoiling p...45-70 Government 405 Grain RN Black Powder Ammo Box of 20. Please call us (208) 263-6953 if you would like to place this item on back order. This ammunition is currently loaded black powder ammo in 45-70 Government. Loaded with Swiss Black Powder and a 400 grain round nose lead bullet. NOT FOR USE IN LEVER ACTION RIFLES.Quick question on shooting a 45-70 at around 1700 - 1800 fps with a GC LFN or a GC FN 350g round. I don't want to pan lube. That much I know. ... It would certainly apear that powder coat and 45-70 should go together like peas and carrots. I very much want to try your suggestion someday. I m hoping that there exists a neon green powder that ...The data in CBH #3 with the Dacron wad will still be very close with the use of a Dacron filler. The use of 2400 with cast bullets at all levels in the 45-70 was dropped in the CBH #4 because they also dropped the use of the Dacron wad. Larry Gibson. “Deficient observation is merely a form of ignorance and responsible for the many morbid ...Apr 6, 2006 · A little too slow in my experience Cartridge : .45-70 Govt. SAAMI Bullet : .458, 350, Hornady RN 4502 Useable Case Capaci: 59.374 grain H2O = 3.855 cm³ Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.550 inch = 64.77 mm Barrel Length : 18.5 inch = 469.9 mm Powder : Hodgdon VARGET Predicted data by increasing and decreasing the given charge, incremented in steps of 1.0% of nominal charge.Skyhunter. 1748 posts · Joined 2008. #9 · May 2, 2018. UKShootist, Keeping in mind that the original 45-70 loadings were with a 405 gr. bullet of 1/20 or 1/30 (memory fails me here) tin/lead alloy and a velocity or 1,200-1,300 fps., I would recommend keeping your velocity on the low side of 1,200 fps.Jan 4, 2019 · But buy a lot of powder; it's a big case. Handloading guides for the .45-70 commonly provide at least two different categories of loadings, one for 19th-century-design firearms and replicas, the other for stronger, modern arms like the post-1973 Marlin Model 1895 or Browning and Ruger falling-block-type single-shots.BP tends to burn with much low FPS veriations than smokeless powder and when bp cartidges rifles ,or old school muzzle loaders powder is measured and dropped they will shoot with single digit difference between rounds. Most modern smokless handlaods can not do that. ... I've shot a 45-70 at a steel target at 1000 yards and hit it with iron ...IMR 4895 Powder 8 Lbs by Hodgdon, IMR & Winchester. We are proud to offer IMR 4895 Powder in stock now for sale. This Powder was originally formulated as a military powder for the venerable .30/’06. Now this IMR Reloading Smokeless Powder is ideal for reloading a wide variety of cartridges. Reloading 4895 Smokeless Powder 8 lbs can be loaded in …Apr 17, 2017. #6. I was just getting started loading for the .45-70 and loaded up 10 test loads with 405 Jbullets and. a "certain amount" of 2400. On the first shot, the lever popped down. I hadn't shot the Marlin. GG SS much, thought that odd, but (stupidly) fired a second shot - and the lever popped down. quite smartly.405 Gr. FPL. Velocity: 1250 FPS. Category: Authentic Cowboy Action. = Tipped MatchKing = New for 2023 = Extreme Low Drag-Match = Extreme Low Drag-eXpanding = Dual Performance.The Heart of Dixie. I have fired hundreds of 405 gr cast bullets over 27/5744 in 45-70 rifles of various types for years with outstanding results. This is a BP (or a little hotter) level load. Larger 5744 doses can be used for strong actions, but I usually go with other powders for stiff loads.📝 Reloading Data for .45-70 Govt. - Load Data - 1895Gunner. Home About Partners Contact. Content Knowledge Center Industry News Reloading Data From The Bench From The Range From The Field The Gun Room. Bullet Points. KNOWLEDGE CENTER 1 8 9 5 G U N N E R.C O M. Hunter | Adventurer |85 posts · Joined 2016. #1 · Oct 11, 2017. I was interested in buying a .45-70 more or less in the traditional style. In looking I don't see much mention of whether they shoot only black powder cartridge or if they can shoot the modern off the shelf loads which I assume are loaded with smokeless powder. I am mainly looking to shoot the BP.But here's my take and experience on recoil in a 45-70 Contender. I've got 2 45-70 Contender barrels. A S-16 unbraked and unscoped, and a SS 14" Hunter barrel, which of course is factory braked and has a 2X Leupy mounted in a Redfield 3-Ring rig. I think most would agree the 14" 'er would be more pleasant to shoot.3,901. RL-7 is my "go to" powder for the 45/70 from 330 gr Hp. to 550 grain WFNs, AA2015 is in that burn range and works well, I would not even experiment with these powders in the 44/40, they are too slow and will result in squib loads and much unburnt powder. For mild loads in the 44/40 I'd def. try Trail Boss powder.27 May 2011 ... Reloading for my Marlin 45-70, useing the Lee kit, Speer 400 GR Flat Nose bullets, and Du Pont IMR 4227 powder.Everything that I have read says that the FFG and the Cartridge is the powder of choice in the Goex brand for the 45-70 cartridge. If a person was wanting to up the velocity of his 45-70 loads and still stay with black powder, one can load the (duplex) loads, being a small charge of smokeless under the bp. QUESTION: Can a person safely load a ...Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! In this episode, I answer a question about 45-70 for short distances.Now ya gotta remember, the 45-70 was initial...But here's my take and experience on recoil in a 45-70 Contender. I've got 2 45-70 Contender barrels. A S-16 unbraked and unscoped, and a SS 14" Hunter barrel, which of course is factory braked and has a 2X Leupy mounted in a Redfield 3-Ring rig. I think most would agree the 14" 'er would be more pleasant to shoot.G. Graycg. 996 posts · Joined 2003. #20 · Dec 5, 2009. Unique is my favorite powder for target and plinking loads in the 45-70, I usually use 13 grains with cast bullets 300-400. For hotter loads I use 2400 and for much hotter loads I use 4198 or RL7. Unique is dirty but very accurate and easy on the shoulder.One .45-70 load approximates the performance of the original .45-70 Govt black powder loading of a 405 grain bullet (.307 BC) at 1350 feet per second while the other is a 325gr Hornady LEVERevolution factory load (.230 BC). The .30-06 Springfield load is a 150 grain Nosler Partition (.387 BC) at 3,000 feet per second.Triple 7 in 45-70. I'm new here and wanted to dive right in to things. I got a bunch of 40-60 brass from a estate sale made from 45-70 brass 2 summers ago and finally got a 45-70 H&W 1871 this summer for $285 with a nice tang sight and leather work. I blew out all the cases and got about 8 pounds of FFG triple 7 from a old lady who's husband ...