45-70

redhawk41 · August 19, 2005, 08:19 PM

i just recieved my dies and will be loading my first batch of 45-70 rounds.

here are the details:

firearm - marlin 1895
bullet - speer 400gr flat nose
powder - imr 4198
primer - cci 200
brass - winchester (new)

according to speer 13 i will be working in the range of 30.0-40.0 gr for the powder charge.

what do y'all like to load up in your 45-70?

LAH · August 20, 2005, 07:53 AM

I use the NEI version of the RCBS 458-405-FN and AA 5744. I shoot a repo '74 Sharps at 1200-1300 fps. Plenty for what I do with the rifle.

**Unclenick** · August 20, 2005, 08:24 AM

Redhawk,

Rather than go into details of specific loads (lots of them out there), let me point you to resources: M.L. McPherson has written extensively on working up loads in the Marlin action specifically. He is a regular contributor to Precision Shooting magazine and has written several books, including Metallic Cartridge Reloading. Contact PS about back issues related to Marlin loads.

I would also recommend, since I have the same Marlin, that you consider fire lapping the barrel. For cast bullets in the Marlin this process is a Godsend. It greatly reduces the effort needed to clean this gun and improved accuracy on mine. I favor the NECO method, though the others will work. The deep Ballard rifling will not be adversely affected in the least.

Nick

August 19, 2005, 08:19 PM	#1
redhawk41 Senior Member Join Date: February 1, 2005 Location: Red Desert Posts: 819	45-70 i just recieved my dies and will be loading my first batch of 45-70 rounds. here are the details: firearm - marlin 1895 bullet - speer 400gr flat nose powder - imr 4198 primer - cci 200 brass - winchester (new) according to speer 13 i will be working in the range of 30.0-40.0 gr for the powder charge. what do y'all like to load up in your 45-70? __________________ {empty thought cloud}

August 20, 2005, 07:53 AM	#2
LAH Senior Member Join Date: March 22, 2002 Location: In The Hardwoods Posts: 1,188	I use the NEI version of the RCBS 458-405-FN and AA 5744. I shoot a repo '74 Sharps at 1200-1300 fps. Plenty for what I do with the rifle.

August 20, 2005, 08:24 AM	#3
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,063	Redhawk, Rather than go into details of specific loads (lots of them out there), let me point you to resources: M.L. McPherson has written extensively on working up loads in the Marlin action specifically. He is a regular contributor to Precision Shooting magazine and has written several books, including Metallic Cartridge Reloading. Contact PS about back issues related to Marlin loads. I would also recommend, since I have the same Marlin, that you consider fire lapping the barrel. For cast bullets in the Marlin this process is a Godsend. It greatly reduces the effort needed to clean this gun and improved accuracy on mine. I favor the NECO method, though the others will work. The deep Ballard rifling will not be adversely affected in the least. Nick