Reloading data for Cowboy Action Shooting (CAS) Cowboy action shooting (a.k.a CAS, or western action shooting, single action shooting, Western 3-gun and Cowboy 3-Gun) is a competitive shooting discipline. The firearms used in this sport such as single-action revolvers and lever-action rifles often require handloaded ammo.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.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.45-70 Government 250 gr MonoFlex ® LEVERevolution ®. 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 ® bullets. Safe to use in tubular magazines, these bullets feature higher ...Powder coating is a popular finishing technique used to protect and enhance the appearance of various metal objects. The first section of a powder coating price list typically outl...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...30 Dec 2023 ... 45-70 max load (400 gr bullet) · Comments73.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 ...Printed from Shooter's Reference on 05/25/2024: https://www.shootersreference.com/reloadingdata/45-70-government/57 posts · Joined 2009. #1 · Aug 29, 2009. Well, I finally got my 45-70 barrel (it's in the mail anyways) so I stopped by my local Cabelas today to pick up some reloading supplies among other things. I've now got W-W cases, 300 gr Hornady HP's, and RCBS dies. I didn't pick up any powder though in an effort to keep the total to a minimum (my ...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...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 ...661. Anyone have success loading a 45/70 with these powders…..accurate 5744 or 2230? Four of us family members have modern Henry lever rifles in 45/70 and I was hoping to do some load development this winter. I have no powder for the 45/70 and can only find these two accurate powders. I plan on shooting 300 grain flat nose hollow points from ...Printed from Shooter's Reference on 05/18/2024: https://www.shootersreference.com/reloadingdata/45-70-government/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 1696It is loaded with 70 grains of FFg. With modern cases we can't duplicate, but we can come close with 60 grains of any of the three grades, Pyrodex Select, RS, or CTG and one Ox-Yoke .45 cal Wonder Wad with a 500 gr Hard Cast Bullet. For the carbines, I suggest 50 grs of Pyrodex and one Wonder Wad with a 300 gr Hard Cast Bullet.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.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.45-70 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.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...Noticed on the Hodgdon reloading site, for 45/70 lever guns, that Varget produces about the same velocity, with considerably less pressure!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 ...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 !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.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.657. I have have an good, low pressure, accurate load using 26 grains of IMR SR4759 under a plain base 405 grain bullet for an average velocity of 1,301 fps at around 75 degrees. At around 38 degrees, the velocity drops to an average of 1,248 fps, but it is still very accurate. 09-10-2013, 01:16 PM #17. KirkD.Cast bullets and the 45-70 just go together. An alloy of 20:1 lead/tin is perfect for a hard hitting hammer load. A 405 grain flat nosed bullet of this alloy pushed by 52.1 grains of 3031 is a hammer! This load is not recommended for the Handi, it is a low level load for the Ruger #1.10817 posts · Joined 2003. #2 · Jun 27, 2005. I think Lil Gun is too fast of a burning powder for the 45-70. It is a high pressure powder. If you load it to little you cause a high pressure problem, if you load it to much you cause a high pressure problem. Hodgdon does not even list a load with it. Personally I would not use Lil-gun in my 45-70.Me having suppressor experience, and loving the 45/70 here are my thoughts. Whatever powder you use, don't go below 30% case fill. Use a stout crimp to encourage complete powder burning. I have some data if you need it, don't use cast bullets with a suppressor, a lot of centerfire suppressors aren't user serviceable or cleanable.A caseful of FFFG black powder and a couple of Wonder Wads seated firmly on top creates a good, booming blank for Fourth of July or New Year's Eve. Just remember to clean your rifle and the case right away, to avoid corrosion from the salts in black powder. The .45-70 cartridge is a marvelous round. You're going to love it. ;DH335 in 45-70 Handloading, Reloading, and Bullet Casting : The Firing Line Forums > The ... Otherwise I'll just try a more common 45-70 powder. Oh, and I want powder compression. Compressed powders help, along with a firm crimp, to prevent bullet setback. November 2, 2017, 12:17 PM #2: ss30378. Member . Join Date: October 31, 2012 ...ive found 1 load for this combo, in a speer manual, its a level 2 marlin load. a 400gr bullet, and 58gr-62gr powder. anybody use win 748 with their 45/70 loads? Hullo Troy, No. You might want to look at IMR-3031 , IMR 4198 and RL-7, these are used a lot in the 45/70 and the load manuals are full of these loads.The .45-70 was first introduced as the .45 Government for the army's new Model 1873 rifles and carbines. Case length was 2.100 inches for use with a 405-grain roundnose lead-alloy bullet of .457-inch diameter. The initial powder charge was 70 grains of black powder.This Lee Classic hand loader kit works really well. I use this on my RM 1895 45/70 Govt. As long as you're using your brass from the actual firearm it was fired from it will cycle just fine. If you're new to reloading this is a great starter and entry into reloading. Just be aware the load data included are only for the powders and bullet grain ...Alliant Reloder 7 smokeless small rifle powder is a great choice for varmint rifle loads. This light rifle propellant is ideal for .45-70 and .450 Marlin loads. Reloder 7 meters consistently and comes in 5lb or 1lb canisters. A great choice for 45-70 government. WARNING: This product can expose you to Lead, which is known to the State of ...2015 in the 45-70. I have been shooting my marlin 1895 w/22" barrel for about a year now, I have used imr 4198 the whole time. I use a noe 425grr rnfp boolit. I have been thinking of switching to a slower powder in hopes of getting better accuracy. currently I am shooting at 1400fps, and I like it there.4 Jun 2019 ... in this video, i will be showing you how i load my 45-70 black powder cartridges for my 1873 trap door, hope you find something useful!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 ...There is a lot of 45-70 factory ammo out there including the very good Remington Core-Lokt 405 grain jacketed at 1330fps. If this round isn't pleasant to shoot, then the Winchester Super-X cowboy loads are [email protected] 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.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.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.Luckily, most of the classic offerings came back with the new ownership including this unique loading of the 405-grain Core-Lokt bullet. As .45-70 was originally intended for black-powder firearms, there are many "weak" action styles out there, like that of a Trapdoor Springfield. For this reason, reduced pressure loads like this one exist.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.Powder: 47.3 gr. 55.0 gr. Vel.: 1,847. 2,142. Press.: 20,300. 23,700. Hodgdon. 250 gr. M-FLEX. (HDY) 0.458" Powder: 2200 (Accurate) Primer: WIN WLR. Case: REM. Trim …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)It will serve as a reduced-load powder choice in the aforementioned big-bore cartridges and is an optimum choice in those larger black-powder cartridges, such as the .45-70 Government and the .45-110 and .45-120. It also serves many of the lever-gun cartridges, such as the .30-30 Winchester, .35 Remington, .348 Winchester and .358 Winchester.8799 posts · Joined 2008. #6 · Jan 15, 2015. IMR4198 is my "go to" .45-70 powder. I don't use anything else. However, in the Huntsman,I use two fifty gr. Triple Seven pellets under a sabot with a 250 gr. XTP, and I can regulate the .45-70 to hit the same POI as the Huntsman. That cuts out a little second guessing.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...Powder: 47.3 gr. 55.0 gr. Vel.: 1,847. 2,142. Press.: 20,300. 23,700. Hodgdon. 250 gr. M-FLEX. (HDY) 0.458" Powder: 2200 (Accurate) Primer: WIN WLR. Case: REM. Trim Length: 2.100" C.O.L.: 2.587" Powder: 46.3 gr.In the rifle cartridge section of this pamphlet, IMR listed almost all, and I mean almost all the SR and IMR powders for every round they offered data. For the 45-70 it lists load and pressure data for what I thought of as inappropriate powders like 4064, 4895, 4350, 4320 and 4831. The 4831 data showed really attractive TD or BP level pressures ...11 Nov 2022 ... You can use black powder in new Henry rifles. It is great fun! Hit Like Subscribe and Notifications. Thank you for watching.46 posts · Joined 2013. #1 · Mar 26, 2013. So I am getting ready to start reloading for my 45-70 guide gun using Hodgdon H4198. However I am finding some very different data in researching recommended loads. I have both some jacketed 350gr flat nose, and 405gr hard cast bullet's to use for first batches and according to Hodgdon's online data ...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.Luckily, most of the classic offerings came back with the new ownership including this unique loading of the 405-grain Core-Lokt bullet. As .45-70 was originally intended for black-powder firearms, there are many "weak" action styles out there, like that of a Trapdoor Springfield. For this reason, reduced pressure loads like this one exist.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…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 ...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.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.With the 45-70 2.1 case and 405gr bullet you can fit a full 70gr of powder and a little compression use a compression die not the bullet it will deform the nose.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 ...Indices Commodities Currencies StocksCentaur 1. Take a look at the Hodgdon powder burn rate chart and you'll see that H335 falls right in the middle of the range of suggested powders for the 45-70. It's burn rate is very close to IMR3031 and Benchmark and it's no where as slow as H4895, IMR4064 or Varget and there is plenty of data for those three.The powder produced good accuracy and velocity with bullets cast from an RCBS 45-405-FN mould and fired in a Marlin 1895 Guide Gun .45-70. These bullets fired slightly at a velocity above 1,600 fps are pretty much at full-power from the Marlin’s 18.5-inch barrel – stiff recoil verified it. Extreme velocity spread was 12 fps. A-2230Have 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.WiederladerTv. Hodgdon Trail Boss is a great smokeless powder for cartridges like the old 45-70 Government or subsonic load in .308 Winchester. The large volume of this powder makes it possible to fill up a large case for a safe powder burning without the high pressures that would come into play with other smokeless powders..45-70 Government reloading data with 54 loads. Using bullets from Remington, Hornady, Hornady hollowpoint, Magma, Speer, Double A, RCBS 45-405 cast. Powders include ...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 ...The 45/70 Govt. Top 3 smokeless powders for the 45-70. Jump to Latest Follow. 35K views 38 replies 32 participants last post by GH1 Nov 23, 2017. …45-70 (gov't) for 300gr, JHP the start point is 57.0grs and max is 63.0grs which will slightly compress the powder. For 400gr Lead Cast the start point is 40.0grs and the max is 50.0grs. Lever guns need a roll crimp, single shot guns do not. I'm thinking that the less air space in the cartridge might improve performance...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.142. 45-70 300 & 350gr Unique/2400 loads. Hello all, Been looking around the threads and figured I throw this one out there. Looking for some load data for 300 and 350gr Cast or Jacketed bullets using Unique or 2400 powder; loads will be for practice as well as whitetail deer and hogs out to 100yds, velocity range 1400-1500fps desired.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 ...Does baby powder stop sweating? Visit Discovery Health to learn if baby powder stops sweating. Advertisement If you have problems with excessive sweating, you'll probably try a var...Trap door pressures are usually below 28,000 psi, Lever action 40,000 psi and trapdoor less than 50,000psi. Hodgdon data has pressures listed but that is in CUP measurement and not directly proportional to PSI. Some reloading manuals Hodgdon and possibly Speer list the 3 action types for the 45-70.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 Peru20 Nov 2022 ... ... the pressure level that you are loading at. The ammo that I was using in this video is not safe to shoot in every 45-70 chambered rifle.