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ketland · March 23, 2013, 09:30 AM

I shoot NRA 600 yd matches,using modern rifles, and would like to bring out my high wall in 45-70
(modern repro, not original old timey rifle) to change things up, and am wondering what bullet weight powder combo might be best? I currently have some 405gr cast bullets, and a few different powders (Unique, 2400, 4831, varget), and can get other weight bullets and powders.

Update: Did some research here and on other sites and came up with piles of good information.

March 23, 2013, 09:30 AM	#1
ketland Member Join Date: August 24, 2012 Posts: 49	45-70 best bullet and powder for Long range match? I shoot NRA 600 yd matches,using modern rifles, and would like to bring out my high wall in 45-70 (modern repro, not original old timey rifle) to change things up, and am wondering what bullet weight powder combo might be best? I currently have some 405gr cast bullets, and a few different powders (Unique, 2400, 4831, varget), and can get other weight bullets and powders. Update: Did some research here and on other sites and came up with piles of good information. Last edited by ketland; March 23, 2013 at 02:25 PM. Reason: Did Research, found answers