Powder for 45 70. The recommendation for use of H335 in the 45-70 in level 2 & 3 rifles still stands, use the magnum primer especially with lighter weight jacketed bullet and heavier weight cast bullets. Larry Gibson. I agree, that's why I switched to IMR 4198 for the 45-70, it burns very clean and there is lots of data for it.

45-70 Gov smokeless loads for Sharps. Hello to all this is my first post. My latest foray into the hobby of shooting is developing an accurate smokeless load for my new Pedersoli Sharps rifle in 45-70. I will go the black powder rout eventually but for now to save money (BP is expensive) and the extra case cleaning requirements for black powder ...

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 both ...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.

Full.Lead.Taco - In this video I show most of the steps from start to finish on how I make one of my favorite milk jug exploding 45-70 loads. All the detailsOct 14, 2023 · 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.Re: Light loads for the .45-70. by JohndeFresno » Wed Mar 24, 2010 12:22 am. Paco Kelly, the founder of this website, has reported that he killed a coyote at 50 yeards with a heart/lung shot using a 450 gr. pure lead bullet propelled by only 2 1/2 gr. of Bullseye in his .45-70. This is a silent load.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 ...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.Posted January 1, 2012. I've tried various powders in the 45-70 ... Reloder 7; Varget; 4198; and 5744. Of them, 5744 has given the best and most consistent results. The others left all kinds of unburnt grains in the bore and with low end loads were unsatisfactory performers.H4198 has proven to be the best overall powder in my Henry .45-70. Consistent, even-metering and good velocity consistency. H335 is a close second but H4198 is my go-to. I probably will never buy another brand of powder for my .45-70. Related Products; Quick view. Hodgdon.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.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.

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 ...I have used A2015 in 223, 35 rem, 45-70, 30-06, 303 brit, 30-30 with a mix of cast & jacketed bullets. While not always achieving the highest velocity it has always produce the best accuracy. This powder is single base made in Canada which I believe is a General dynamics plant which makes the IMR line.The way I see it - there are 2 separate methods for loading black powder cartridges for .45-70 guns. When loading for the 'newer' style barrels (Sharps and Winchesters), bullet diameter to fit the bore is critical, as well as loading the powder charges to get custom accuracy from each individual weapon. Most of the newer style barrels had 4 ...45-70 Government Loads | 45-70 Applications. by M. L. McPherson, Tue, September 15, 2015. 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.

5744 seems to be a real favorite for heavy (500 gr+) cast bullets. Lyman's 48th Edition Reloading Handbook has a significant number of loads for the .45-70, including loads with 500 gr lead bullets and Varget (nothing with 4895 - it may not be a good choice for the heavier bullets; I see they have some H4895 loads with 300 grain jacketed bullets).

In his book "Forty Years With The .45-70", Paul A. Mathews addresses this very question. He started using straight H-4831 and found ok accuracy but unburned powder kernels. To get a clean, accurate load he used a "priming" charge of "Unique" and H-4831 to fill the remainder of the case up to a seated 430 gr cast bullet.

One can easily overload a case like the 45-70 with fast burning pistol powder like Unique. A little goes a long way, but ONE doubble charge of it will put the chamber pressure well into the danger zone! ... If i want cheap plinking 45/70 low velocity loads use a 400-500 gr boolit on top of a full to 3/4 full case of surplus wc860 it still cheap ...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.I 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 …When it comes to powder coating, finding the right company for your project is crucial. Whether you are looking to coat a small part or an entire vehicle, choosing a reliable and e...

A. aalmcc4. 31 posts · Joined 2006. #5 · Dec 27, 2009. If loads with 1680 in the 45-70 is not listed by Accurate in their manuals, there must be a good reason. Burning speed is not the only criteria you should look at in picking powder. Nice medium loads in the 45-70 with cast bullets can be had with Reloader 7, and Accurate 5744.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)I'd be looking at a load of 13-15 grains of Unique with that bullet, or a 3031 powder-based load that will be <1500 fps at the muzzle. Good luck. Let's us know how it shoots. You may want to pull the bullets, and try a lower powder charge for accuracy issues, not pressure issues. You only loaded 10 rounds. That's an easy job to pull the …Have used N133 for 45-70 but never tried N130, yet. 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.Multiple sites are now impersonating the Hodgdon Powder Company or our brands like Hodgdon, IMR, Winchester Smokeless Propellants, Accurate Powder or Ramshot. ... such as the old "black powder" calibers i.e. 45-70 45-110 50-110 etc. The powder is virtually insensitive to powder position, and there is no need for "fillers". It will ...Posted January 1, 2012. I've tried various powders in the 45-70 ... Reloder 7; Varget; 4198; and 5744. Of them, 5744 has given the best and most consistent results. The others left all kinds of unburnt grains in the bore and with low end loads were unsatisfactory performers.Thanks for the replies guys. I load 14.5 grains of Unique as my indoor plinking load for .45-70, I'm looking for a replacement powder for full power loads. I've done up to 57 grains of 4198 which I use out to 600m. It's quite annoying that I'm having to start from scratch again with most of my calibres. Thanks EU!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).The 45-70 Government cartridge owes its origin to the Springfield Armory, which developed it for use in their single shot Model 1873 Trapdoor rifle. Its name comes from its 0.458" diameter bullet and its 70 grains of black powder. Although the original 45-70 cartridge's projectile weighed 405 grains, newer versions of the round offer more ...45-70 Government 325 gr FTX ® LEVERevolution ® Item #82747 | 20/Box US Patent: 9,513,092 | 8,413,587 | 8,161,885 | 7,380,502. LEVERevolution ® represents a breakthrough in ammo design for lever action rifles and revolvers. The key to its innovation and performance is the patented elastomer Flex Tip ® technology of the FTX ® and MonoFlex ...Re: Favorite IMR 4198 loads for 45-70. I 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 gives no pressure problems IN MY RIFLE! I think IMR-4198 is a little faster so you should find specific load info for it.I found it more accurate at 100 to 200 yards than the common "collar button" lightweight .45-70 bullets. If you have a .45 mold which casts larger than .457" in soft alloy, when loaded with a fast-burning pistol or shotgun powder such as Bullseye, TiteGroup, 700-X, Trail Boss, Red Dot, it should do OK if relatively heavy, 250 grains or more.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).CBA Member. joeb33050 posted this 13 April 2012. 45-70 People have been shooting 12-14 grains of Unique with bullets from 300 (457191) to 500 (457125) grains made out of about anything that will melt, for ~75 years. Some use TP or Dacron or kapok or cotton or ?? very small/light wads atop the powder.The following is the process that I have found to be an effective approach to reloading 45-70 "Black Powder" shells. First let me reiterate that I enjoy the nostalgia of shooting a rifle that is well over a century old. It is kind of like being able to go shooting with my grandfather. I also enjoy the sound, smoke, muzzle blast and recoil ...Re: Favorite IMR 4198 loads for 45-70. I 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 gives no pressure problems IN MY RIFLE! I think IMR-4198 is a little faster so you should find specific load info for it.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.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.

Reloder ® 7. Rifle Powders. Smokeless small rifle powder. Designed for small caliber varmint loads, it meters consistently and meets the needs of the most demanding bench …13 Sept 2022 ... Reloading 45-70 Govt with Classic Lee Loader. · New series part 2 loading 45 70 from start to finish for my new Marlin 1895 guide lever gun · HARD&nb...The starting loads on page 187 of the ADI Handbook should be safe in your gun. With the 300gn Sierra HPFN a charge of 59.5gn of AR2207 gets 2394fps; and 52gn of AR2207 drives the Hornady 325gn FTX at 2242fps. You could try 50gn of AR2207 behind the Hawkesbury River 350gn RNSP for about 2100fps. H&R Buffalo Classic in .45-70.Brian Pearce did an article in Handloader a few years back on loading the 45/70 and my velocities followed his with H 322. It's my favorite powder for heavy loads. I used R -P brass, CCI 200 primers and applied a heavy crimp with the Lee Factory Crimp Die. Good luck with it! I have some old test data showing nearly 100fps variation by simply ...Feb 4, 2017 · 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 both ...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.

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.Posts. 223. I did some primer based testing today and came to two conclusions: 1. standard primers produce softer fouling. 2. at least with 70 grs of KIK 2F, federal magnum primers produce the best groups (by a long shot!). 3. standard large rifle primers produced the worst groups compared to magnum primers.This ammunition is new production, in boxer primed, reloadable brass cases. Technical Information. Caliber: 45-70 Government. Bullet Weight: 405 Grains. Bullet Style: Lead Flat Nose. Case Type: Brass. Ballistics Information: Muzzle Velocity: 1210 fps. WARNING: This product can expose you to Lead, which is known to the State of California to ...45-70 Subsonic loads and molds. I read thru some older threads (from 2015) but with the introduction of more and more threaded 45-70 rifles, shorter wait times for Form 4's and more interest in general for "quietly shooting" I thought I'd try to start a thread with more current information. Also given the lack of some of the traditional powders ...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 Mike has written about most recently in Handloader magazine is the Shiloh Model 1877. The cast HPs mentioned above came from Lyman mould 457122, weighing 336 grains of 1:20 tin-to-lead alloy. I learned that those bullets over 68 grains of GOEX FFg black powder were fine for small Texas whitetails.I'd be looking at a load of 13-15 grains of Unique with that bullet, or a 3031 powder-based load that will be <1500 fps at the muzzle. Good luck. Let's us know how it shoots. You may want to pull the bullets, and try a lower powder charge for accuracy issues, not pressure issues. You only loaded 10 rounds. That's an easy job to pull the …Gunpowder Charge Weight Velocity m/s Velocity fps; Norma 200: Max 46.0 Min 44.0: 551 524: 1808 1719: Norma 201: Max 50.0 Min 48.0: 537 517: 1762 1696The 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 Government (Trapdoor Rifles) (Hodgdon Data) reloading data with 94 loads. Using bullets from Cast LFP, Sierra HP. Powders include Hodgdon, IMRPrinted from Shooter's Reference on 05/25/2024: https://www.shootersreference.com/reloadingdata/45-70-government/elfego baca. 14 posts · Joined 2011. #25 · Jan 24, 2018. I have yet to fire black powder loads I'm my Marlin 45/70. I have shot hundreds of black powder loads in my Marlin 1894CB in 45 Colt! Cleaning rifles that were used to fire black powder loads is a little more challenging that smokeless loads. It is worth the fun!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.Search and compare load data for your reloads from Hodgdon, the trusted source of reloading information and products. Customize your search by various parameters.I found the pic from 30 years ago. The trap door Springfield shooting 45/70 black powder loads. It made a big gentle push of recoil. It made big smoke. Cleaning the bore with detergent [Simple Green] and water took the finish off the wood. The owner rubbed some motor oil on the stock, and considered it re finished.Hodgdon pyrodex or 777 loads for .45/70. I'm planning on getting a Pedersolli Sharps in .45/70. I would like to use a BP substitute, mostly because of the UK laws about storing black powder. To use black powder I would have to get an explosives license and a special box to store the powder in. Some swear by black powder, others …Notes: gun: DOUGLAS; barrel length: 24 inches; primer: WIN WLR; case: WIN; maximum loads; reduce listed loads by 10 percent for a start charge. Be Alert: Publisher cannot be responsible for errors in published load data. Wt. .45-70 Government (Accurate Rifle Data) reloading data with 38 loads. Using bullets from , Lead, Lead FN.The OP asks about best powder for reduced 45-70 loads. I think STEEL is the "best" because it will match the original black powder velocities for all bullet weights. It has all the desirable properties discussed on the gmdr website for reduced loads, and behaves as a slower burnrate version of UNIQUE.

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 ...

755. I worked up 405 gr cast with Unique in my 45/70 handi rifle until the case head expanded and brass flowed into the extractor misfit. Quickload thinks that is 87,000 psi 1900 fps. I started the work up with 15 gr 25 kpsi 1300 fps. I think Unique is a very good powder for 45/70 low velocities.

The pistol powders that have been mentioned work also for just plinking at very low speed c1000 fps. I use H4198, Varget, RL 7 and Trailboss. Marlin League #54. Team 45/70 #22. Marlin 1895 CB 45/70. Marlin 1895 STBL 45/70. Marlin 1894 CB 45 LC. Marlin 336 30-30. Pedersoli Sharps 45/70.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 & 24000.2,621. 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.Have a .45-70 revolver with a 10 inch barrel. After firing factory loads I can literally tap unburned powder out of the empty cases. Anyone have a good accurate fast powder load for the 405 grain semi-jacketed flat point? Want to get factory velocities in a faster powder (so it all burns) that I can also use in my Henry .45-70 lever action.I've used Promo powder for light loads (Promo = Red Dot), which is a faster powder than Unique in loading light loads for lead rifle bullets in .30-30, .444 & .45-70. I do not use any filler. Here is some load data: 45-70 Government 300gr FPbb. PR: WLR CM: Rem TempF: 65 OAL: 2.515".The rifle load was 70 grains of BP and the Carbine load was 55 grains of the same powder. Thus the designations 45-70-405 and 45-55-405. The cylindrical cardboard spacers in the carbine cartridges were not very common. Any such fired cases found at the Custer battlefield would be rare. The standard way to reduce the case capacity was with ...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 …

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