Unique powder was originaly a rifle powder developed for the 30-06 cartridge & is right at home in the 45-70 case. 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)What powders work good for reduced loads in 45-70? I was afraid just using low charges of slow burning powder would give me lots of velocity swings with it having such a low load density. I have seen some load data with 2400 powder that looks like where I want to be at in velocity, just worried accuracy would suffer.Last edited by felix; 02-19-2010 at 11:51 AM . I get the same results as 405, but I find that if I seat the boolit into the rifling it helps with the start pressure leaving less residue. This is with my 1885 Browning's. I recall that AA #5744 has .45-70 as one of the best calibers for this powder, why it was created.Jan 30, 2023 · This extruded rod powder is amongst the more popular choices for those who reload their own .45-70 Gov’t. Earlier, we had read from Hornady's Book of Reloading that for our 250-grain MonoFlex bullet and VihtaVouri N-130 combination, we were looking at a minimum powder charge of 45.3 grains and a maximum of 53.4 grains.Trailboss works in 45-70, just like Unique does but unique is cheaper. Its a great powder VERY versatile. It is made for a specific reason its a BULKY powder, initially perfect for SASS type shoots where folks wanted light loads in large cases like 44/40 & 45 Colt.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 ...I shoot a Marlin guides and Browning 1886 in 45-70, with cast bullets from various sources. I have "accuracy loads" for cast bullets 300 or 405's with 47-51 grains 3031, and am experimenting with other high velocity charges with 4198, reloader 7, 5477, all have moderate to fierce recoil, particularly with 405 gr bullets.So, what is the .45-70? To be sure, this is a .45 caliber rifle cartridge backed by 70 grains of powder. The bullet it shoots varies in size, but the originals were over 400 grains. Today's bullet weights range from 250-460 grains, with the original size still widely available. Ammo is a bit on the expensive side.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.WC872 for 45-70. I have found that WC872 can be sucessfully used as a smokless alternitive to my standard Black Powder load in my 45-70 rolling block. Using the same bullet I like for long range work with this rifle, 545 grain Gunn 349c cast 30-1 lead/tin and lubed with SPG, a duplex load of 63 grains of WC872 over 2 grains of RL-7 gives an ...This fast-burning, single-base, extruded rifle powder performs well in varmint cartridges such as the .204 Ruger and .222 and .223 Remingtons and at the opposite end of the field in the .35 Whelen and .45-70. For decades, I burned every powder imaginable in the .35 Whelen with hopes of firing 250- grain bullets at 2,400 fps. None of them ever did.Starline 45-70 brass; 405 grain polycoated bullets; IMR 4198; Does anyone know how many grains of the IMR 4198 to make this subsonic out of a 16" barrel? Additionally, will I have to fill the 45-70 case up with something to fill the empty space because of the reduced powder load? fpgt72 Old Salt. Full Member. Minuteman. Mar 26, 2019 4,235 6,822.Oct 25, 2017 · 1Forecon. I have both the IMR4198 and IMR3031 as you mentioned. What my pops used to load in his trapdoor was 3031 with 405gr cast and jacketed. I'm upping the pressures a tad and going with more than the 37.5gr of 3031 he used a lot/me too (a mild 1200-1300fps load).Designed in 1873 for use in the single shot “Trapdoor” Springfield, the original .45-70 Government cartridge loading fired a 405-grain bullet propelled by a powder charge of 70 grains of black powder in a copper case. This original black powder load pushed a cast lead bullet at a velocity of about 1350 feet per second. With more than 1600 ...Gives 1350 or so. Accurate and easy on the shoulder. 45-70 is loadable with so many powders it will make your head spin. Any medium bur er will work well. I have also used 4895, RE7, Varget for the 1600 fps range or just over. All worked well. 09-28-2011, 10:19 PM #3. mpmarty. Boolit Master.This extruded rod powder is amongst the more popular choices for those who reload their own .45-70 Gov’t. Earlier, we had read from Hornady's Book of Reloading that for our 250-grain MonoFlex …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".21,375. With that suppressor I do not recommend the use of a filler. 4198 w/o a filler in the 45-70 loaded to subsonic levels is indeed, position sensitive. I suggest using Unique instead, w/o a filler,. Start at 8 or 9 gr and work up in 1/2 gr increments until you just start hearing a "snap" in front of the barrel.A 's original thread on the 2400 in the .45-70, but did find this thread with a lot of the details of some of my original load testing and comments from others with a butt-load of experience with loads of this sort.6139 posts · Joined 2015. #5 · Nov 17, 2023. If you can't confirm the type and amount of propellant then do not shoot them. .45-70 loads come in 3 levels. Loads safe in a Trapdoor are the lowest of the 3 levels. If the Trapdoor is the only .45-70 he owned, they are PROBABLY not at the higher levels one might load for a modern Marlin lever ...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." ... Powder Type: Clear: 45-70 Government quantity. Add to cart. SKU: 632 Categories: Ammo, Ammunition, Handgun, Rifle Tags: Handgun ...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.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 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.6,099. Blackpowder loads are pretty simple 70 grs of 2f with just about whatever bullet you choose. For the triple 7 and Pyrodex, you should probably refer to Hogdons on those substitute powders. Long range rules, the rest drool. 07-19-2014, 01:24 PM #3. BruceB.What is your favorite powder for the 45-70 shooting a405 grain cast bullet? Like. Sort by Oldest first. C. cpt-t. 151 posts · Joined 2014. #2 · Jul 25, 2016. 45LCRIFLE: Imr 3031 is my favorite powder and Hard Cast 405gr RNFP Bullets are my favorite bullets. ken. THE PRICE OF FREEDOM, IS NOT FREE. CPL Lou and johnz. Like. N. nsb.The designation literally meant a 45 caliber bullet and 70 grains of black powder. The brass case has a large rim and straight but tapered case walls. It quickly became popular with hunters of big game, including buffalo, elk, and bear. It’s still popular and useful today!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 ...Accurate 5744 is an extremely fast burning, double-base, extruded powder. This unique powder can be used in a wide range of rifle calibers and magnum handguns. 5744 is characterized by excellent ignition and consistency over a very wide performance range. Low bulky density and superior ignition characteristics make 5744 an excellent choice for ...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 ...Remarks: max load; COL (in.): 2.547; Cowboy Action Shooting load. .45-70 Government (Vihtavuori Reloading Guide Edition 6) reloading data with 18 loads. Using bullets from Barnes XFN, Hornady RN, Speer FN, Gunhill LFN …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 ...Mar 11, 2014 · 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.Alum powder is not available at Walgreens, according to its website, as of 2015. Alum powder is not an available product online nor in-store at Walgreens. Alum powder is available ...I just picked up a Marlin 1895G in 45-70. Bought some dies (Hornady 3 dies), cases, primers, powder, and 405gr RNFP's. I was hoping some "old timers" , wouldn't mind sharing some of there lessons learned with me.Alliant Powder's Reloder 7 smokeless small rifle powder was designed primarily for varmint loads in small calibers. Reloder 7 also has metered consistency and has shown to match or surpass the overall demands of one of the most sought-after bench rest shooters. Alliant Reloder 7 Powder For Sale is ideal for light rifles in the.45-.70 and.450 Marlin calibers.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.Exactly, 12 grains of Unique works in the 45/70 with all bullets I cast and shoot in my Marlin 1895. (Made by Remington, oh no!) Photo attached shows two of the bullets with 12 grains of Unique, top group of five is the NOE 405 FP, lower Ideal 457122 HP both sized .459 with Ben's Red. Distance is 50 yards.Just a light sprinkling of the rust-colored spice in the path of the ants is all it takes to keep them away! Expert Advice On Improving Your Home Videos Latest View All Guides Late...What would be the best powder to use for reloading 45-70? (I only have large rifle primers cci #200/no magnums) I have two types of bullets for it. 525g, Hard …Keeping that in mind, let's dive deeper into the ballistics and cartridge power of 45-70 Govt ammunition. Your standard 45-70 ballistics with modern factory ammo produces a 300-grain bullet at roughly 2,350fps, a 325-grain bullet at around 2,050fps, and a 405-grain bullet at around 1,330fps. Using modern, smokeless powder, most ammunition ...Hodgdon/IMR 4227 powder for 45/70 loads. Hi everyone, I'm a new Marlin guide gun owner and wondering if anyone has had any experiance using 4227 powder. My bullet of choice is a 425 grain hard cast with gas check. I'm looking for some help with load data in achieving 1450 to 1600 feet per second with 4227..45-70 Government (Trapdoor Rifles) (Hodgdon Data) reloading data with 94 loads. Using bullets from Cast LFP, Sierra HP. Powders include Hodgdon, IMRAug 24, 2007 · 325 posts · Joined 2007. #14 · Aug 30, 2007. I own a M94 .30-30 and 1895GS .45-70 and have used IMR3031 in both with good success, but switched to RL-7 for the .45-70 b/c of pressure and the 3031 burned a little dirtier, not to mention the fact that in my area, RL-7 is cheaper right now. 3031 is preferred powder for .30-30, still, as I haven ...45-70 GOVERNMENT: Use 3.1cc Powder Measure for all loads listed below. These loads are safe to use in all guns in good condition: BULLET WEIGHT IN GRAINS: POWDER TYPE & MANUFACTURER: GRAINS POWDER: APPROX. VELOCITIES: 300-350: IMR 4320 IMR 4895 IMR 3031 IMR 4064 Hercules Reloader 7 Hodgdon 4895: 43.3 42.6 40.7 …568 posts · Joined 2004. #11 · Nov 15, 2020. I used up a 1000 Winchester LP magnum primers in my 45-70, no issues and in reality you can use them for most 45-70 loads as they are normally used in rounds that make pressures to 40,000 PSI. Not many of us load the 45-70 that hot. Like.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..45-70 Government (Vihtavuori Reloading Guide Edition 6) Warning! Notes: test barrel: 22", 1 in 20" twist; primers: Large Rifle; cases: Remington, trim-to length: 2.098"; WARNING: These loads are to be used only in modern rifles like Ruger #1 or .45-70's chambered on Mauser type bolt actions.They MUST NOT be used in old rifles with weaker actions like Trapdoor and old Marlin mod. 1895.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.No wad either; the powder does not seem to be very position sensitive. Velocities and pressures are close to factory as is recoil - 40 grains of IMR3031 will kick a lot harder for little velocity gain. (If you open some brands of factory .45-70 they appear to be loaded with only 15-20 grains of flake or ball powder.Cartridge : .45-70 Govt. CIP Bullet : .458, 325, Hornady FTX 45015 ... Results caused by ± 10% powder lot-to-lot burning rate variation using nominal charge Data for burning rate increased by 10% relative to nominal value: +Ba 97 48,00 1959 2769 28530 3933 92,1 1,441 ! Near Maximum !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. NOTE: All ammunition is shipped via UPS or FedEx Ground. So be sure you have physical shipping address on your order. UPS and FedEx will not deliver to a P.O. Box.Accurate 2015 is a fast burning, single-base, extruded rifle powder that performs very well in small to medium varmint calibers (223 Rem, 204 Ruger). 2015 is a popular choice for first-class performance in benchrest calibers and is also recommended for use in large bore straight wall cartridges (45-70, 458 Win Mag). 2015 offers excellent ...The 45-70 case is considerably longer than the 458, with a case length of 2.105" for the 45-70 Govt and 1.575" for the 458. Overall length is also extremely different, with 2.55" maximum overall length for the 45 70 compared to 2.26" for the SOCOM round. With a larger case comes increased case capacity. A larger case was needed for the ...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.The original Trapdoor Carbine load with a hollow base 405 bullet was with 53 grains of FFFG, powder compression to get an OAL of 2.42 inches and a good crimp. The original Trapdoor Rifle (1873) using a 405 bullet was with 59 grains of FFG, powder compression to get an OAL of 2.52 to 2.54 OAL, also with a good crimp.I'm looking for the best powder choice for the 45-70 with 400-405 grain bullets. Will be loading in the 35-40000 PSI range. The 2 that appear the most promising are H322 and H4198 or IMR4198. I had read someplace that one was better for the heavy bullets and the other was better for lighte...Cowboy loads for 405 grain cast bullets in 45-70. With the disappearance of Trail Boss powder from the UK market I am looking for a replacement for their cowboy load for the 45-70. With 11 to 12 grains of Trail Boss behind a 405 grain lead bullet velocity was around 1000fps and was safe to use in indoor ranges without exceeding the maximum ...the difference between unique and universal isn't the burn rate it is in the percentage of the powder consumed. 12grs of Unique on the 45-70 is only gonna burn about 11.8-.9grs of the total before the bullet exits the muzzle. 12 grs of universal will burn all 12 grs of universal and it will produce a few hundred more PSI in the bargain.45-70 Government Loads | 45-70 Applications. Synopsis: Anyone who has worked with the 45-70 Government with loads using blackpowder, smokeless to match blackpowder performance, or smokeless loads at higher pressure, soon learns that this cartridge offers phenomenal performance. Indeed, it will forever remain unsurpassed as an overall short ...This black powder compression plug is slightly under .45 caliber, to compress the powder and over-powder card to the correct depth, to allow hand seating your bullet, in .45 caliber cartridges. Ideal for loading .45-70 Government, .45-90 WCF, .45-100 2-6/10" Sharps, .45-110 2-7/8" Sharps, and similar .45 caliber cartridges. ...Location: S.Cal. 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 …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.But, for example, this site has lots of load data and is showing 14gr of Unique under a 405gr bullet for about 1170fps, which might translate to about 1300fps or so with a 300gr bullet. 45-70 Government Powder Weight /Velocity Data for the 405gr FPbb. Here is a thread with a lot of good information about reduced loads.It was my assumption that this is the same powder used in the factory LeverRevolution loads for 44 mag and 45/70 since the names and artwork are the same. Hornady LeverRevolution factory ammo does in fact work quite nicely in my 44 mag and 45/70 guns. It appears this is not the same powder, but this is quite confusing on …Apr 11, 2022. #21. Alliant Reloader 7 is by far the best and most accurate 45-70 loading powder. You need a powder that fills the entire case while providing safe pressure, the right burn rate, and best velocities. That is Reloader 7 for 300gr up through 500gr bullets. Lyman, RCBS, Hornady manuals all have load data.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. 55 grains by weight of Pyrodex r/s was the best PYRODEX load running from 4 down to 2 1/2" for 100 yard group in all rifles.Just back from a morning session at the range with the M94 32-40 and the Spfld Trapdoor carbine 45-70. Using Marshall's 350 Piledriver GC cast with 23.5 gr Alliant 2400, Rem 9 1/2 Primer and Rem brass, was clocking 1575.4 fps avg out of the 20" bbl and getting a 4" group at 100 yds with the original 1884 Buffington military iron sights.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 …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.The 45/70 Government 300gr. Hornady Jacketed Hollow Point starts with premium powders and is finished with Advanced Manufacturing Processes (AMP) which clearly shows in the rounds accuracy – 1″ groups at 100 yards (see our customer reviews) for accuracy at 200-yards and power in the 2,054 FPS range. 45/70 Government 325gr.45-70. Sized to .458. ACME + Coated Bullets are coated in red Hi-Tek coating and nicknamed "Lipstick" rounds. These bullets are cast from 92-6-2 alloy (BNH 16) and are then coated with Hi-Tek coating. The benefits to shooting coated bullets are numerous and include: The coating molecularly bonds to the bullet totally encapsulating it.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.568 posts · Joined 2004. #11 · Nov 15, 2020. I used up a 1000 Winchester LP magnum primers in my 45-70, no issues and in reality you can use them for most 45-70 loads as they are normally used in rounds that make pressures to 40,000 PSI. Not many of us load the 45-70 that hot. Like.568 posts · Joined 2004. #11 · Nov 15, 2020. I used up a 1000 Winchester LP magnum primers in my 45-70, no issues and in reality you can use them for most 45-70 loads as they are normally used in rounds that make pressures to 40,000 PSI. Not many of us load the 45-70 that hot. Like.Its time to buy some powder, what would be YOUR choice for use in both 30-30 and 45-70? I would be shooting them in my M94 and Marlin Guide gun.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.45-70 Government Loads | 45-70 Applications. Synopsis: Anyone who has worked with the 45-70 Government with loads using blackpowder, smokeless to match blackpowder performance, or smokeless loads at higher pressure, soon learns that this cartridge offers phenomenal performance. Indeed, it will forever remain unsurpassed as an overall short ...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.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.Jan 1, 2012 · I just test fired my 45/70 with 3 different powders and there seemed to be quite a difference in accuracy. Shooting a 400 gr FP. I'm not looking for specific load data just want to know if one powder shoots better than the rest. Of the 3 it tried, 2400 shot the cleanest and most accurate. I'm not...Jun 19, 2016 · 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.The load was Winchester 748 powder in the amounts shown on the backer, same 350 grain bullet with a magnum primer. I didn't find any load data for 748 and a bullet lighter than 405 grains and what I found indicated a need for a magnum primer. ... The Varget is a good choice for the 45-70 (IMHO), but not as good as VithaVuori N133 or AA2015BR in ...It is a pretty slow powder for the .45-70, its pretty close to IMR 4064 or 4895 in burning rate. I have some and I plan on trying it for the .45-70, although I bought it for .30 caliber loading. I have heard it is an accurate powder in the .45-70. One nice thing about the Varget and similar powders in the 45-70, you get 100% load density ...H 322 IS THE BEST POWDER FOR 45/70 , ESPECIALLY WITH 350+ GR BULLETS. RE 7 RUNS A CLOSE 2ND. BENCHMARK IS REAL CLOSE TO H322 IN TERMS OF BURN RATE, PROBABLY WILL WORK OK..Best powder and charge for 45-70 . I am shooting an original springfield trapdoor rifle with a model 1879 rear sight, my rounds keep flying high when using 70 grains of 2ffg with a 500 grain pointed cast bullet from a lee mold. ... There's great book about reloading the 45 70 ctg for Trapdoor rifles and carbines, it may be worth a read. There ...The breast milk powder retains its nutrition and immunological properties and is shelf-stable for up to six months. Nurses in the neonatal intensive care unit can spend an entire s...45-70 350 Grain FP TRAPDOOR Packaged 20 or 100 rounds Formulated for a reduced recoil modern lever action rifle and a standard older model trap door rifle. Velocity 1350 FPSThe full name of their new cartridge, the 45-70-405, respectively referred to its bullet diameter, black powder weight, and original bullet weight. 45-70 proved capable of consistently hitting 4” targets at 100 yards or 6’ targets at 600 yards, making it useful for sharpshooting and volley fire alike. Effective Range of the 45-70As near as I can determine, H/IMR 4198 are considered the most efficient powders to use in high-end lever action handloads for 45-70 and 350-405-grain bullets. IMR 3031 is slightly slower burning powder than the 4198s. In .45-caliber lever actions I think this means it is better suited for: slightly larger powder capacity per bullet weight ...Jonny V. 2392 posts · Joined 2010. #28 · May 12, 2020. H322 works passably well in 45-70, but Accurate 5744 is far superior. I used to run H322 in some 'bear loads' I was all worked up over, but the reality is that H322 never turned in much as far as consistent performance, and consistency is the strong suit of A5744.26 / /. Oct 13, 2019. #5/41. Just a quick note that there are some loads (NOT for 45-70, lol) for smokeless that require slight compression, if you can call crunching a few sticks of powder compression. In all cases, those will be loads you work up to and as a general rule of thumb something most folks should avoid.I have a Ruger #3 in 45-70, a keg of Blue Dot powder and 350 grn mold.2,621. I have hunted with 45-70s with barrels of between 18" and 30 inches in length. I also have a sharps target rifle with a 36 inch barrel. With an old Rolling block action I would keep my loads down to around 26000 psi Max which means around 1300 to 1450 fps with most powders I have used with a 420 gr bullet.Dec 5, 2023 · The .45-70 Government is one of our most popular cartridges for either black or smokeless powder. That’s more or less simply a statement which repeats the obvious because there are only two other cartridges that can share the honors of being in constant production, at least for the ammunition, for over 150 years.The gun: Dixie Pedersoli 1874 Sharps in .45/70, 1:18 twist, vernier tang rear sight and globe front with spirit level ... as those moulds appear to be rather pricey compared to my normal black powder stuff. lyman has proven .45-70 greaser moulds on the cheap - for up to 200 yards or so, the 405 grain 457193, for distance the postell 457135 ...30 Dec 2023 ... 45-70 max load (400 gr bullet) · Comments73.Ramshot X-Terminator (#87) is on the slow burn end of gunpowders proven in the 45/70. (#74-#90) Look at Hodgdon’s online load data for guidance as the 45/70 load data is represented for the three different action types. (Trap Door, Lever Action, and Bolt Action) Western Powders has data for Standard Pressure loads for the 45-70 in bullet ...2 Nov 2022 ... 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 difference in the accuracy of the loads was minimal to non-existent. A good powder to start with would be 2400 and most 45-70's will shoot better with heavier bullets. The Sharps and Trapdoors do well with 400g and up. If you don't have a Lyman manual, get one.📝 Reloading Data for .45-70 Govt. - Load Data - 1895GunnerI use H4198 behind a 405 gr. Remington, somewhere around 47.5 grains gives 1,861 fps from my 22" inch barrel. This load is fast enough, very accurate, and ….45-70 Government (Lever Actions) (Hodgdon Data) reloading data with 56 loads. Using bullets from Sierra HP, Hornady JRN, Speer JFP. Powders include IMR, HodgdonRemarks: 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.5458 posts · Joined 2012. #1 · Jun 1, 2012. Hi gang, My son gave me a Older T/C Contender with a 10" 45/70 barrel . The loads I use in my Sharps (Reloader 7 under a 405 grain lead bullet) are way to hot for this old man - about took my hands off. I have cast some 240 grain round nose bullets, but can't find any loading data for the lighter ...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 ...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.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.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.Dec 4, 2009 · 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.MP-5744 was a double-base military powder, made by Hercules. The Army didn't like it. When it hit the surplus market, it turned out that it worked well for cast bullet loads in large volume cases such as .30-06 and .45 …Metcalfs's Favorite .45-70 Handloads; Bullet: Powder (type) Powder (grs.) Velocity (fps) Comments ; Hornady 300-gr HP: H4198 52.0 2073 Expanding load; …The listed maximum loads do not exceed 210 MPa. loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended; USE MAXIMUM LOADS WITH CAUTION! Be Alert: Publisher cannot be responsible for errors in published load data. Wt. .45-70 Government (Vihtavuori Reloading Guide Edition 6) reloading data with 18 loads. Using bullets from Barnes XFN, Hornady ...Quantity discounts will be applied in your cart once you order a total of 10 pounds or more of any Black Powder brand. This granulation of Swiss Black Powder is a good powder for black powder rifle cartridges up to 45-90, .45 caliber and smaller pistol cartridges, .45 caliber and smaller muzzleloading rifles and pistols. I especially like this in my 45-70 and 45-90 blackpowder cartridge ...18 Sept 2018 ... In this video I show you my test reloads in 45-70 Gov. with an lead cast HP bullet (NOE mold) and Vihtavuori N130.H335 is probably the powder that will give you the most velocity. Somebody mentioned Unique, the pistol and shotgun powder. Love the stuff. Below is a page from the Speer manual for loading the 45-70 with 400-405 grain jacketed bullets.Oct 18, 2020 · What would be the best powder to use for reloading 45-70? (I only have large rifle primers cci #200/no magnums) I have two types of bullets for it. 525g, Hard Cast, WLN, w/Gas check. and. 350g, Hard Cast, LFN, w/Gas check. They seem to be from "Beartooth bullets" (he had alot of "Acme" cast bullets aswell that i grabbed for my other calibers)Hello, and welcome back to Equity, a podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. We had the whole gang together this week, ...Introduced to the world just 1 year after the invention of .45 Colt, .45-70 Gov’t reigns supreme in the world of straight-walled cartridges to this day. Its name is derived from the bullet diameter (.45 in), the weight of the black powder used when it was created (70 grains), and the fact that it was designed and used by the U.S. ARMY in 1873.It is a slow burning powder ranking 83 on my Powder Burning Rate Chart. Stick with the mid-rate powders as the operating pressure of the 45-70 is too low to effectively use the slow stuff. Hodgdon's H4198 is probably the fastest powder to use for pushing a 405gr Remington to the 1600-1800fps range.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.The difference in the accuracy of the loads was minimal to non-existent. A good powder to start with would be 2400 and most 45-70's will shoot better with heavier bullets. The Sharps and Trapdoors do well with 400g and up. If you don't have a Lyman manual, get one..45-70 Government (Western Powders LT-32) reloading data with 22 loads. Using bullets from 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 AccurateBlack 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 ...Jan 30, 2023 · This extruded rod powder is amongst the more popular choices for those who reload their own .45-70 Gov’t. Earlier, we had read from Hornady's Book of Reloading that for our 250-grain MonoFlex bullet and VihtaVouri N-130 combination, we were looking at a minimum powder charge of 45.3 grains and a maximum of 53.4 grains.The IMR Smokeless Powder Reloader's Guide has data for Trail Boss in rifle and pistol calibers. For 45-70: 300 grain cast FP. 16.5 grains 1285 fps 20,900 CUP. 405 grain cast FP. 13.0 grains 1007 fps 25,600 CUP. These are maximum loadings. They also list for 25-35, .30-30, .32-40, 38-55 and .40-65.Hello, 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. tfranklin7In medium and large bores like the .375 H&H or .45-70, "The Load" gives typical black powder ballistics for the bore. A 255-265 gr. cast bullet in the .375 H&H approximates the .38-55 at 1330 f.p.s. Soft 300- 405-gr. cast bullets are pushed at 1300-1350 f.p.s. from a 22" barrel .45-70, sporter are very effective on deer at woods ranges.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 ...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 type and other factors, you may not get ...Reloader 7 in the .45-70 is a GREAT powder to use. I use it, loading for both the Marlin 1895G and 1895CB. With a 405 grain Cast Performance LWNGC boolit, the RL-7 yields very good velocity and FANTASTIC accuracy out of my rifles, with lower pressures than say, IMR-3031 and/or H-4895. I'm using 40.0 grains of RL-7.SASS# 14086. Chorro Valley Regulators, Pozo River Vigilence Committee. Posted September 15, 2014. On 9/15/2014 at 5:12 AM, "Just" Mike said: Been shooting side matches with 45-70 and loading smokeless powder with good results for accuracy, but it just seems like a heck of a lot more fun to shoot black powder.568 posts · Joined 2004. #11 · Nov 15, 2020. I used up a 1000 Winchester LP magnum primers in my 45-70, no issues and in reality you can use them for most 45-70 loads as they are normally used in rounds that make pressures to 40,000 PSI. Not many of us load the 45-70 that hot. Like.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). ...