Good Reloads

deezbullets · March 1, 2011, 09:14 AM

I am looking for some good recipes for a 45-70 bullet. I will be hunting mostly wild boar. Any ideas? I am new to the reloading so dont know much about it.

Hog Hunter · March 1, 2011, 09:26 AM

Get you a reloading manual and start from there. Something like Nosler or Hornady. Then find out what shoots the best.

Xfire68 · March 1, 2011, 11:24 AM

^^^^This^^^^

Hornady's 8th, Lyman's 49th or just about any other manual out there would help you get you where you need to be.

I don't think any reloader should be without 3-5 reloading books let alone 1!

deezbullets · March 1, 2011, 12:01 PM

i have one called the ABC's of reloading. it is pretty interesting im about half way thru it.

Brian Pfleuger · March 1, 2011, 12:09 PM

The ABCs of Reloading is not an actual manual. It is excellent information on the process, particularly for someone unfamiliar with the basics, but it does not contain any load "data".

It's a good idea to own at least one manual with actual load data because they contain diagrams and description of the cartridges.

However, it is not strictly necessary to have a manual to gain access to a large amount of official load data. Here is the link to the thread I created which contains links to all of the official load data that I have been able to find.

jeepster11 · March 1, 2011, 06:11 PM

just as a starting tip make sure you lube your cases or its a pain in the butt to try to remove a stuck case from the die.

Shootest · March 2, 2011, 08:40 AM

I would not use reloads from an inexperienced reloader for dangerous game like wild boar, even if I were that reloader. Stick with factory ammo till you are sure your reloads perform well enough for the tough stuff.

March 1, 2011, 09:14 AM	#1
deezbullets Junior Member Join Date: February 24, 2011 Location: Texarkana, Ar. Posts: 12	Good Reloads I am looking for some good recipes for a 45-70 bullet. I will be hunting mostly wild boar. Any ideas? I am new to the reloading so dont know much about it.

March 1, 2011, 11:24 AM	#3
Xfire68 Senior Member Join Date: March 31, 2010 Location: Communist State of IL. Posts: 1,562	^^^^This^^^^ Hornady's 8th, Lyman's 49th or just about any other manual out there would help you get you where you need to be. I don't think any reloader should be without 3-5 reloading books let alone 1! __________________ NRA Life Member, SAF Member

March 1, 2011, 12:09 PM	#5
Brian Pfleuger Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 25, 2008 Location: Austin, CO Posts: 19,578	The ABCs of Reloading is not an actual manual. It is excellent information on the process, particularly for someone unfamiliar with the basics, but it does not contain any load "data". It's a good idea to own at least one manual with actual load data because they contain diagrams and description of the cartridges. However, it is not strictly necessary to have a manual to gain access to a large amount of official load data. Here is the link to the thread I created which contains links to all of the official load data that I have been able to find. __________________ Nobody plans to screw up their lives... ...they just don't plan not to. -Andy Stanley

March 1, 2011, 06:11 PM	#6
jeepster11 Senior Member Join Date: July 3, 2008 Location: fairborn ohio Posts: 175	also just as a starting tip make sure you lube your cases or its a pain in the butt to try to remove a stuck case from the die.

March 2, 2011, 08:40 AM	#7
Shootest Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2011 Location: Just outside Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 722	I would not use reloads from an inexperienced reloader for dangerous game like wild boar, even if I were that reloader. Stick with factory ammo till you are sure your reloads perform well enough for the tough stuff. __________________ The private ownership of firearms is an American Heritage. Anyone who disputes that is Anti-American and unpatriotic. NRA Life Member

March 1, 2011, 09:26 AM	#2
Hog Hunter Senior Member Join Date: August 14, 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 386	Get you a reloading manual and start from there. Something like Nosler or Hornady. Then find out what shoots the best.

March 1, 2011, 12:01 PM	#4
deezbullets Junior Member Join Date: February 24, 2011 Location: Texarkana, Ar. Posts: 12	i have one called the ABC's of reloading. it is pretty interesting im about half way thru it.