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Paul B. · December 3, 2000, 05:17 PM

Grayfox. I have one load that uses a 330 gr. hollow point bullet. (Lyman #457122) It casts out at .460 in diameter, and I size it to .459 in. Powder is IMR-4759. Velocity is in the 1650 FPS range from a Marlin 1895 and a Ruger #1 single shot. Accuracy runs from about 1.5 inch in the #1 to 1.75 to 2 inches in the Marlin. Probably would do a touch better if I was a better shot but good enough, considering the range limitations when hunting with a 45-70. I don't post loads on the forums, but will pass on via E-mail if you are interested.
A good book on loading and working with the 45-70 is FORTY YEARS WITH THE 45-70 by Paul Matthews. It has been revised and updated to cover the Marlin 1895 in greater detail than the first edition. I'm lucky to have both. I think you can chase it down at (www.riflemagazine.com) or Wolfe Publishing at Ph: 1-800-889-7810.
Fact is, I got that load from the book I just mentioned. I really feel that anybody who shoots a 45-70 should have a copy. it's great reading.
Paul B.

December 3, 2000, 05:17 PM	#3
Paul B. Senior Member Join Date: March 28, 1999 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,800	Grayfox. I have one load that uses a 330 gr. hollow point bullet. (Lyman #457122) It casts out at .460 in diameter, and I size it to .459 in. Powder is IMR-4759. Velocity is in the 1650 FPS range from a Marlin 1895 and a Ruger #1 single shot. Accuracy runs from about 1.5 inch in the #1 to 1.75 to 2 inches in the Marlin. Probably would do a touch better if I was a better shot but good enough, considering the range limitations when hunting with a 45-70. I don't post loads on the forums, but will pass on via E-mail if you are interested. A good book on loading and working with the 45-70 is FORTY YEARS WITH THE 45-70 by Paul Matthews. It has been revised and updated to cover the Marlin 1895 in greater detail than the first edition. I'm lucky to have both. I think you can chase it down at (www.riflemagazine.com) or Wolfe Publishing at Ph: 1-800-889-7810. Fact is, I got that load from the book I just mentioned. I really feel that anybody who shoots a 45-70 should have a copy. it's great reading. Paul B.