i did it!! 45-70

killer · January 5, 2006, 09:45 PM

i reloaded my first rifle cartridges tonight. they were 45-70, i used a lee turret press i got for christmas. imr 4320 3.4 dipper 405 grain jsp. cant wait to shoot them . thanks denny

gm110656 · January 5, 2006, 10:24 PM

Congratulations! I remember my first loads made at the kitchen table. Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

steve4102 · January 6, 2006, 12:40 AM

I was so excited when I made my first round I decided to keep it. Still sits on my computer desk. Have fun with your new hobby (obsession) and remember be safe!

Dave R · January 7, 2006, 01:34 AM

Congratulations! Give us a range report when you shoot them.

MADISON · January 7, 2006, 06:12 PM

ouch!!!!!
Did the 45-70 break my shoulder?
Shooting the 300 or 350 grain bullets will be more comfortable.

killer · January 7, 2006, 06:16 PM

well i shot 5 rounds today, they all shot great. and no the recoil didnt break my sholder. they kicked less than i thought. thanks denny

Ruger4570 · January 8, 2006, 11:51 AM

I don't know what rifle you have, but the 45-70 is one of my favorite rounds,,, hence,, the screen name.. The nice thing is you can load from mild to wild in the right gun. I use a Ruger #1 and have loaded everything from standard issue rounds to ones getting real close to a 458 mag. I think I like the std. ones better, less recoil on the bench. Good luck and enjoy your sport

January 7, 2006, 01:34 AM	#4
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2000 Location: Idaho Posts: 6,073	Congratulations! Give us a range report when you shoot them. __________________ I am Pro-Rights (on gun issues).

January 7, 2006, 06:12 PM	#5
MADISON Senior Member Join Date: January 1, 2000 Location: Roanoke, Virginia Posts: 2,678	45-70 ouch!!!!! Did the 45-70 break my shoulder? Shooting the 300 or 350 grain bullets will be more comfortable.

January 5, 2006, 09:45 PM	#1
killer Member Join Date: May 24, 2005 Posts: 20	i did it!! 45-70 i reloaded my first rifle cartridges tonight. they were 45-70, i used a lee turret press i got for christmas. imr 4320 3.4 dipper 405 grain jsp. cant wait to shoot them . thanks denny

January 5, 2006, 10:24 PM	#2
gm110656 Member Join Date: December 21, 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 16	Congratulations! I remember my first loads made at the kitchen table. Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

January 6, 2006, 12:40 AM	#3
steve4102 Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,952	I was so excited when I made my first round I decided to keep it. Still sits on my computer desk. Have fun with your new hobby (obsession) and remember be safe!

January 7, 2006, 06:16 PM	#6
killer Member Join Date: May 24, 2005 Posts: 20	well i shot 5 rounds today, they all shot great. and no the recoil didnt break my sholder. they kicked less than i thought. thanks denny

January 8, 2006, 11:51 AM	#7
Ruger4570 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2005 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 2,136	I don't know what rifle you have, but the 45-70 is one of my favorite rounds,,, hence,, the screen name.. The nice thing is you can load from mild to wild in the right gun. I use a Ruger #1 and have loaded everything from standard issue rounds to ones getting real close to a 458 mag. I think I like the std. ones better, less recoil on the bench. Good luck and enjoy your sport