45-70 ammo safe in an IAB falling block?

a1bigtuna · May 23, 2014, 04:03 PM

I have an IAB 45-70 falling block and do not want to use factory ammo that might be too hot for it. Are all of the standard Govt. ammo listed 45-70 ammo on sale okay for it? I understand that the Ruger and Marlin rifles are used with the high power rounds, just wondering if the Rem, Win, etc 325, 405 gr are still safe in this replica.

NoSecondBest · May 23, 2014, 04:47 PM

Yes, and it will say so right on the box if you look. They load it down due to the large amount of old guns still being used in this caliber. If you want it "hotter" you have to do it yourself.

May 23, 2014, 04:03 PM	#1
a1bigtuna Member Join Date: February 22, 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 40	45-70 ammo safe in an IAB falling block? I have an IAB 45-70 falling block and do not want to use factory ammo that might be too hot for it. Are all of the standard Govt. ammo listed 45-70 ammo on sale okay for it? I understand that the Ruger and Marlin rifles are used with the high power rounds, just wondering if the Rem, Win, etc 325, 405 gr are still safe in this replica.

May 23, 2014, 04:47 PM	#2
NoSecondBest Senior Member Join Date: December 7, 2009 Location: Western New York Posts: 2,736	Yes, and it will say so right on the box if you look. They load it down due to the large amount of old guns still being used in this caliber. If you want it "hotter" you have to do it yourself.