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Old October 5, 2005, 09:32 PM   #6
Yankee Doodle
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I spend a good deal of time (and money) reloading the 45-70. My reason is really quite simple. I hunt with a Ruger #3 single shot.
I hunt bear, moose, deer, and boar on a regular basis. Being I only have one shot readily available, I want to make the most of it. Especially with bear and boar. So, I handload, and push a Hornady 350 gr. slug at over 2100fps. Can go hotter, but don't need to. With the extra power this load gives, I can shoot completely through a boar or bear's boiler room, and leave a rather large exit hole. Good blood trail if I have to track. Thankfully, so far I haven't had to. The load also shoots 1 1/4" groups which are less than half the size of any factory ammo I have tried. It boils down to the fact that the extra accuracy and power just make me feel more comfortable. Considering the fact that I hate reloading, the fact that I am willing to do it at all speaks volumes.
End of rant.
Y.D.
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