Do you have a pet load fer a 45-70??
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redsouthpaw
Bearcat
15 gr unique with large pistol primer under 350gr Oregon Trails Laser Cast. pretty accurate at 50 yards out of my 1895 marlin.
BowenBuilt
Bearcat
My favorite load in my #1 is 48 grns of IMR 4198 and a 300 grn hollow point. Whitetails and ground hogs just hate it 
This may be a little too hot for your Marlin so you might be better advised to start lower and work your way up. You might check some of the loading manuals before trying it. It shows no pressure signs in my Ruger #1 but each gun is to itself when it comes to handloading. It's not going to be a pleasant load in your Marlin in any case.
BB
This may be a little too hot for your Marlin so you might be better advised to start lower and work your way up. You might check some of the loading manuals before trying it. It shows no pressure signs in my Ruger #1 but each gun is to itself when it comes to handloading. It's not going to be a pleasant load in your Marlin in any case.
BB
3ME
Bearcat
46.0 gr of IMR-4198 and the 300 gr Rem HP
I_Like_Pie
Blackhawk
26.5 grains of 2400 with large pistol primer under 350gr Oregon Trail Laser Cast. Same load for the 405 grainer also.
Puts it out between 1300-1500 fps depending on bullet
Very good load...this is right at 1.9cc with a Lee Dipper
Puts it out between 1300-1500 fps depending on bullet
Very good load...this is right at 1.9cc with a Lee Dipper
BowenBuilt
Bearcat
Hey 3ME,
Just looking at your avatar. Does that thing have a toothbrush and a microwave on it? :lol:
Just looking at your avatar. Does that thing have a toothbrush and a microwave on it? :lol:
Bigboreshooter
Single-Sixer
In my Guide Gun I had great luck with a 300gr HP (either Hornady or Rem) over 56.4 grains of IMR 3031. Gave around 1,900 fps with 1.5" groups and very manageable recoil.
Grey Horse
Bearcat
Three people listed loads using large pistol primers. I would be interested in your reasons. Thanks GH
Driftwood Johnson
Blackhawk
Howdy
4.4CC of Schuetzen FFg under a Montana Precision 405 grain bullet lubed with SPG. Powder is compressed .100" and a .030 thick .465 dia vegetable fiber wad is seated on top of the powder before the bullet is seated. Case is very lightly crimped. I use this load in my Pedersoli Sharps.
4.4CC of Schuetzen FFg under a Montana Precision 405 grain bullet lubed with SPG. Powder is compressed .100" and a .030 thick .465 dia vegetable fiber wad is seated on top of the powder before the bullet is seated. Case is very lightly crimped. I use this load in my Pedersoli Sharps.
Grey Horse
Bearcat
The reason I asked is that I only started loading for 45-70 this year after the primer shortage kicked in. I have been loading for 45 colt for a good while. I was prepared for the current primer market, some might say hoarding, for large pistol primers. Being able to use WLP in my 45-70 would be a big help in the short term. Thanks GH.
Landric
Bearcat
I've tried several, so far my favorites for fun shooting and plinking are:
19.0 grains of 2400, 405 grain RNFP, Winchester LR Primer
13.0 grains of Trail Boss, 405 grain RNFP, Winchester LR Primer
I'm still looking for a load I like using a real rifle powder, I've tried H4198 with good results, but consistency has been hit or miss. Perhaps a heavier charge could be better, as it works quite nicely in my .444 Marlin.
19.0 grains of 2400, 405 grain RNFP, Winchester LR Primer
13.0 grains of Trail Boss, 405 grain RNFP, Winchester LR Primer
I'm still looking for a load I like using a real rifle powder, I've tried H4198 with good results, but consistency has been hit or miss. Perhaps a heavier charge could be better, as it works quite nicely in my .444 Marlin.
Bucks Owin
Hunter
Anyone using SR 4759/405 gr at around the 1200 fps level?
