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Jan 14, 2016 · Hodgdon's online load data site has 45-70 data for the Trapdoor pressure loads, Levergun pressures and hot Modern rifle loads too. If you don't want to use Hodgdon/ IMR/ …

Jun 30, 2010 · All three are very accurate, and just great to carry. I have been reloading for the 45-70 for many years now. And if You can load 45LC`s for your 62 Rossi you can load 45-70`s …

Nov 23, 2013 · I have read on here that some use a 45 colt sizing die if a taper crimp die isn't on hand to close an expanded case mouth on a loaded cartridge. What is the difference between …

Dec 24, 2002 · I bought a conversion insert to use a 45acp in my 45-70. I was not surprised at the poor accuracy since as Hsmith says the 45acp is .451 and the 45-70 is .458. The old 45colt …

Dec 6, 2023 · Is the Henry lever guns in 45-70 as strong as the Marlins. Which level of load data should I use, Trapdoor or Lever guns?

Jan 1, 2004 · I was shopping online and for cast bullets for reloading my 45-70 and noticed a lot of companies like Oregon Trail list their bullets as .459" instead of .458". They say it's for the …

Oct 27, 2005 · From the "The Complete Reloading Manual for the 45-70", they show data for the RCBS 300 grain gas check bullet for both he Marlin 1895 and the Ruger No. 1; don't know …

Feb 14, 2012 · I loaded up some .45 colt ammo for a friend of mine and the ammo didn't shoot very hard at all. Sometimes you could actually see the bullets flying through the air. Now my …

Feb 13, 2011 · We do agree on the fact that one does not need thermo nuclear loads in the 45-70 to be very effective in the hunting field, all the while being just as accurate and more enjoyable …