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Deja vu · September 2, 2014, 09:48 AM

I am just wondering what the velocity of the old 45-70-500 was? I have read report from about 1100 to about 1350. I am looking to make a modern nitro powder equivalent just for some fun plinking and need to know where to start.

September 2, 2014, 09:48 AM	#1
Deja vu Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2010 Location: Border of Idaho & Montana Posts: 2,584	Looking for a history person. Help needed on 45-70-500 history. I am just wondering what the velocity of the old 45-70-500 was? I have read report from about 1100 to about 1350. I am looking to make a modern nitro powder equivalent just for some fun plinking and need to know where to start. __________________ Shot placement is everything! I would rather take a round of 50BMG to the foot than a 22short to the base of the skull. all 26 of my guns are 45/70 govt, 357 mag, 22 or 12 ga... I believe in keeping it simple. Wish my wife did as well...