RE: 45-70 GOVT loads Any links to reference data?

Ghost Dog · March 29, 2005, 12:05 PM

"Newbie here to the board", "Hello Everyone"

I was wondering if anyone might know of any good links to reloading data regarding the 45-70 GOVT to be used in Lever action rifle (Marlin 1895 Guide Rifle)...

I like to load 300 GN Speer HP, using IMR_3031 powder, with a comfortable, enjoyable, powder reduced load, that wouldnt have that bad a shoulder kick, as in my hunting loads.

I've not found much on the subject, for a 300 gn, unless I have discovered them yet, thought I ask around....

Superhornet · March 29, 2005, 02:25 PM

Do you have a reloading manual?? Go on the net and type in --reloading powders--and look at every manufacturers data for the 45-70 or any other caliber. There is much data on the net for the 45-70...

Ghost Dog · March 30, 2005, 08:19 AM

I have a older Sierra manual, which shows about 8 loads for the 45-70 Govt but the lowest grain bullet found is 350 gn. I found a bit more on the 45-70 which speaks of trapdoor loads, or dont use those loads on lever actions, same as with loads for bolt actions, and such...

I keep searching though....thanks for the reply...just the same....

EOD3 · March 30, 2005, 12:37 PM

Look Here and Here

Ghost Dog · March 30, 2005, 11:00 PM

Thanks EOD3 for the links... they are big help... I was able to finally find a couple more also.... Thanks for the help everyone....

March 29, 2005, 12:05 PM	#1
Ghost Dog Member Join Date: March 29, 2005 Location: Arkansas-USA Posts: 20	RE: 45-70 GOVT loads Any links to reference data? "Newbie here to the board", "Hello Everyone" I was wondering if anyone might know of any good links to reloading data regarding the 45-70 GOVT to be used in Lever action rifle (Marlin 1895 Guide Rifle)... I like to load 300 GN Speer HP, using IMR_3031 powder, with a comfortable, enjoyable, powder reduced load, that wouldnt have that bad a shoulder kick, as in my hunting loads. I've not found much on the subject, for a 300 gn, unless I have discovered them yet, thought I ask around....

March 29, 2005, 02:25 PM	#2
Superhornet Senior Member Join Date: March 24, 2005 Location: florida Posts: 292	45-70 Do you have a reloading manual?? Go on the net and type in --reloading powders--and look at every manufacturers data for the 45-70 or any other caliber. There is much data on the net for the 45-70...

March 30, 2005, 08:19 AM	#3
Ghost Dog Member Join Date: March 29, 2005 Location: Arkansas-USA Posts: 20	I have a older Sierra manual, which shows about 8 loads for the 45-70 Govt but the lowest grain bullet found is 350 gn. I found a bit more on the 45-70 which speaks of trapdoor loads, or dont use those loads on lever actions, same as with loads for bolt actions, and such... I keep searching though....thanks for the reply...just the same.... __________________ "VIRIS ET HONOS"

March 30, 2005, 11:00 PM	#5
Ghost Dog Member Join Date: March 29, 2005 Location: Arkansas-USA Posts: 20	Thanks EOD3 for the links... they are big help... I was able to finally find a couple more also.... Thanks for the help everyone.... __________________ "VIRIS ET HONOS"

March 30, 2005, 12:37 PM	#4
EOD3 Junior Member Join Date: March 28, 2005 Posts: 8	Look Here and Here