fav 45-70 powder?

axis223 · May 9, 2017, 08:33 AM

Im reloading under Marlin data 300gr Hornady JHP and 325GR FTX bullets. I would like to keep the speed up a little bit but don't want to get knocked off the bench either. Just need a good whitetail deer load.

what 45-70 powder do you guys like for this setup?

NoSecondBest · May 9, 2017, 11:42 AM

I own several different 45-70 rifles and shoot them all with loads in the range of 1300-1600fps. With the lighter 300-350 grain bullets there are a number of "easy" loads to shoot out of the gun. This cartridge is the least fussy cartridge I've ever loaded for (been reloading for almost fifty years) and many powders produce outstanding results. Some of my favorite powders are: Rel7, 4198, 4227, 5744, and 4759 (if you can find any). Any load in this velocity and bullet weight will be tolerable and shoot very well. My nod for first place is Rel7.

**Unclenick** · May 9, 2017, 04:31 PM

I'll have to try Reloader 7, but 4198 has done quite well for me.

Kevin Rohrer · May 9, 2017, 07:29 PM

In smokeless, the goto powder for that round is IMR3031.

For BP: 2F.

Road_Clam · May 10, 2017, 06:45 AM

4198 for a simple clean shot , and Goex FFG for that wonderful antique stink and smoke !

BumbleBug · May 10, 2017, 08:10 AM

I pulled out my targets & notes for my Ruger #1 .45-70. My rifle seems to not care what powder is used, it seems to shoots everything great! My most un-particular rifle!

For my deer load, I settled on a Rem 300gr HP in front of IMR4198. Not loaded to max but speed is 2047 fps. H322 shot just as well but needs a magnum primer for 100% burn.

FWIW...

bfoosh006 · May 10, 2017, 09:18 AM

I have had very good accuracy with H322.

So much so that .. I ended up only using it.

zeke · May 10, 2017, 07:46 PM

H-4198, but not at the max levels shown by hodgen

reinert · May 10, 2017, 07:47 PM

I had a Browning '86, 45/70, a number of years ago (no tang safety on that one), and used the Hornady 350 grn. round nose for a bullet, and IMR 3031 for powder. Can't remember the powder charge amount, but it was a fine, accurate combination of bullet and powder, crimped well at the cannelure. I used the load quite successfully on 2 elk.

jclepley · May 11, 2017, 12:39 AM

60-62 grains of BLC-2 with put you in the 1700-1800 fps rate. Great accuracy in general, middle of the road with CCI-200 primers.

Jeffm004 · May 11, 2017, 05:18 AM

Varget 57.30 S JHP 300 1667 33 My deer load

Sure Shot Mc Gee · May 11, 2017, 12:29 PM

AA-5744

Jim Watson · May 11, 2017, 12:41 PM

A friend loaded 3031 like Elmer Keith did.

Six Pack · May 13, 2017, 09:07 AM

My Marlin 1895 likes H4198 with 300, 350, and 400's. It will shoot all three into about 1 1/2" to 2" and puts Hornady 350 flat points into big bug holes at 100 yards. However, the sweet spot is about 2g under Hodgdon max and it WILL get your attention.

May 9, 2017, 04:31 PM	#3
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,060	I'll have to try Reloader 7, but 4198 has done quite well for me. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

May 9, 2017, 07:29 PM	#4
Kevin Rohrer Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2010 Location: Medina, Ohio Posts: 1,049	In smokeless, the goto powder for that round is IMR3031. For BP: 2F. __________________ Member: Orange Gunsite Family, NRA--Life, ARTCA, and American Legion. Caveat Emptor: Cavery Grips/AmericanGripz/Prestige Grips/Stealth Grips from Clayton, NC. He is a scammer

May 10, 2017, 06:45 AM	#5
Road_Clam Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 2013 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 1,695	4198 for a simple clean shot , and Goex FFG for that wonderful antique stink and smoke ! __________________ "To be old an wise you must have been young and stupid"

May 11, 2017, 12:39 AM	#10
jclepley Junior Member Join Date: May 10, 2017 Posts: 1	Good medium powder. 60-62 grains of BLC-2 with put you in the 1700-1800 fps rate. Great accuracy in general, middle of the road with CCI-200 primers.

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May 9, 2017, 08:33 AM	#1
axis223 Senior Member Join Date: March 6, 2016 Posts: 178	fav 45-70 powder? Im reloading under Marlin data 300gr Hornady JHP and 325GR FTX bullets. I would like to keep the speed up a little bit but don't want to get knocked off the bench either. Just need a good whitetail deer load. what 45-70 powder do you guys like for this setup?

May 9, 2017, 11:42 AM	#2
NoSecondBest Senior Member Join Date: December 7, 2009 Location: Western New York Posts: 2,736	I own several different 45-70 rifles and shoot them all with loads in the range of 1300-1600fps. With the lighter 300-350 grain bullets there are a number of "easy" loads to shoot out of the gun. This cartridge is the least fussy cartridge I've ever loaded for (been reloading for almost fifty years) and many powders produce outstanding results. Some of my favorite powders are: Rel7, 4198, 4227, 5744, and 4759 (if you can find any). Any load in this velocity and bullet weight will be tolerable and shoot very well. My nod for first place is Rel7.

May 10, 2017, 08:10 AM	#6
BumbleBug Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2013 Location: Near Heart of Texas Posts: 870	I pulled out my targets & notes for my Ruger #1 .45-70. My rifle seems to not care what powder is used, it seems to shoots everything great! My most un-particular rifle! For my deer load, I settled on a Rem 300gr HP in front of IMR4198. Not loaded to max but speed is 2047 fps. H322 shot just as well but needs a magnum primer for 100% burn. FWIW...

May 10, 2017, 09:18 AM	#7
bfoosh006 Senior Member Join Date: February 17, 2009 Posts: 1,089	I have had very good accuracy with H322. So much so that .. I ended up only using it.

May 10, 2017, 07:46 PM	#8
zeke Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 1999 Location: NW Wi Posts: 1,671	H-4198, but not at the max levels shown by hodgen

May 10, 2017, 07:47 PM	#9
reinert Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 646	I had a Browning '86, 45/70, a number of years ago (no tang safety on that one), and used the Hornady 350 grn. round nose for a bullet, and IMR 3031 for powder. Can't remember the powder charge amount, but it was a fine, accurate combination of bullet and powder, crimped well at the cannelure. I used the load quite successfully on 2 elk.

May 11, 2017, 05:18 AM	#11
Jeffm004 Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2013 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 255	Varget 57.30 S JHP 300 1667 33 My deer load

May 11, 2017, 12:29 PM	#12
Sure Shot Mc Gee Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,876	AA-5744

May 11, 2017, 12:41 PM	#13
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,535	A friend loaded 3031 like Elmer Keith did.

May 13, 2017, 09:07 AM	#14
Six Pack Member Join Date: May 7, 2016 Posts: 37	My Marlin 1895 likes H4198 with 300, 350, and 400's. It will shoot all three into about 1 1/2" to 2" and puts Hornady 350 flat points into big bug holes at 100 yards. However, the sweet spot is about 2g under Hodgdon max and it WILL get your attention.