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gundoc1 · January 22, 2011, 01:30 AM

So Im an old reloader but new to the whole black powder cartridge thing I have a 45-70 winnie 1886 and want to load up some traditional loads do I need a drop tube and why?? why not use a powder measure or a powder laddle and drop a 70 gr charge right into the case? what would be a good start off range for this load, can you load 70 gr in todays cases?, also want to load up some 45 colt for my six gun any sugestions there as well?

January 22, 2011, 01:30 AM	#1
gundoc1 Junior Member Join Date: March 2, 2009 Posts: 8	Black powder reloading So Im an old reloader but new to the whole black powder cartridge thing I have a 45-70 winnie 1886 and want to load up some traditional loads do I need a drop tube and why?? why not use a powder measure or a powder laddle and drop a 70 gr charge right into the case? what would be a good start off range for this load, can you load 70 gr in todays cases?, also want to load up some 45 colt for my six gun any sugestions there as well?