Randy Garrett manufacturers two loads, both serious hunting loads. One is his 415 grain .45-70 load patterned after Elmer Keith's old loading of the .45-70, .

16 posts - 11 authors - Last post: May 8For my Malrin 1895 and T/C 23 inch carbine. I guessing the T/C won't take the presuure the 1895 will. That's a guess based on.

11 posts - 7 authors - Last post: Jan 12, 2008anyone know where i can get some heavy loads for my 45-70?there's not much out there as far as factory stuff goes.cor-bon , buffalo bore .

5 posts - 3 authors - Last post: Oct 7, 201045-70 Guide Gun Heavy Loads THE Ammo & Reloading Forum.

22 posts - 9 authors - Last post: Apr 22the 45-70 was a great cartridge in its original loading and quite the killer. However, like the 45Colt, we quite often load it up much .

9 posts - 5 authors - Last post: Feb 28, 2008I have some conflicting load data for 45-70 and wanted to run it here for a second opinion please. What I have, is a lb of IMR 3031 and a .

17 posts - 7 authors - Last post: Jun 18, 2004BFR users - 45-70 load questions. Handloading, Reloading, and Bullet Casting.

.45-70 (for modern Marlin and Winchester lever actions; loads do not exceed . .45-70 (standard pressure; no loads exceed 21000 psi) using Western Powders .

The traditional .45-70 factory load is a 405 grain bullet (BC .214, SD .272) at a MV of 1330 fps, and a ME of 1590 ft. lbs. This is a very moderate load .

While the effective range of the .45-70 on individual targets was limited to about 1000 yards (915 m) with either load, the heavier bullet would produce .

Apr 25, 2011 – Just a quick expasnsion test at about 20 yards. Rifle used is a Marlin 1895 Cowboy, 26 inch barrel 1:20 RH Twist. First load is a 300 Grain .

6 posts - 4 authors - Last post: Jan 24What's your favorite pet load for the 45-70 cartridge? . I don't handload for my 45-70, but have experimented with some commercial loads. .

45-70 loads for 1886 Winchester Handloading, Reloading, and Bullet Casting.

8 posts - 5 authors - Last post: Jul 10Any one have a source or a favorite load for the 350 grain cast bullet for 45-70 ? Looking at the range of 1300 to 1600 or so. .

16 posts - 7 authors - Last post: Jul 17, 2002Any reason I can't use 450 Marlin load data for my 45/70? . There is more than enough 45-70 load data that one does not need to attempt .

I loaded up some .45-70's last night, using these 300 grain lead bullets and 50.0 grains of Reloader 7. I can't want to try them out, they should have no .

Mar 29, 2010 – Loads for .45/70: (Note: These are near MAXIMUM loads, you should use 10% less to start.) (See note on Powders below or read all about .

6 posts - 6 authors - Last post: May 27, 2005OK, I have two Marlin 1895's. one Guide Gun stainless and one CB. My recent birthday has come and gone, and the net gain was a set of 45-70 .

8 posts - 6 authors - Last post: Nov 30, 2008I have just bought a New Marlin 1895 CowBoy in 45/70. Anyone have any experience shooting this rifle or suggestions on a load for this rifle .

The 45-70: tough, tenacious and testy: modern loads for this timeless treasure from Guns Magazine provided by Find Articles at BNET.

25 posts - 7 authors - Last post: Nov 29, 2010Good timing - I was just researching .45-70 loads this evening. I can't vouch for them since I haven't loaded the .45-70 yet, .

Oct 28, 2004 – Now I have a new question. go figure!I have a NEF 45-70, I planned on all BP loads for fun. Looking at the load.

2 posts - 2 authors - Last post: Jul 5#5377886 - 06/29/11 06:32 PM Re: Favorite IMR 4198 loads for 45-70 [Re: Hawk_Driver]. Swampman700 Offline Campfire Tracker .

18 posts - 10 authors - Last post: Jan 8, 2010The load data for the .450 Marlin itself is almost non-existent, and .45-70 data is focused on 405 grain and smaller. Has anyone loaded .

Apr 11, 2005 – Plentycoupe, With the 45-70, it's claim to fame is heavier bullets at modest velocity. When you go to lighter bullets, 300-350 grain, .

7 posts - 5 authors - Last post: Jun 5, 2008I have a NEF 45-70 that I have been shooting 300g Hornady HP's at 2000fps with 48g of IMR-4198. Accuracy is surprisingly good, about 1.5" at .

17 posts - 10 authors - Last post: Mar 11, 2008I was going to replace my marlin 45-70, for a single shot, because I want to unleash the full power of a 45-70, and use spitzer type bullets .

Mar 7, 2011 – I just compiled some data on hot 45-70 loads in a bout of insomnia, so I figured I'd share (and store it here for reference). .

20 posts - 9 authors - Last post: Dec 6, 2010Lyman #47 lists Unique data for 45-70 400gr, 420gr and other weights up to .

With a subscription you can download all loads in .45-70 Government as a PDF load manual. On top of that you will also get unlimited access to downloadable .

10 posts - 8 authors - Last post: Jan 20I have decided to start loading .45-70 since paying $1.50-$2.00/round just doesn 't cut it. Will be loading for a Marlin 1895 with 22" .

7 posts - 5 authors - Last post: Apr 6Well, there's more follow-up on that 45-70 load I started with in my Marlin. I decided to try a little experimenting with Trail Boss powder .

8 posts - 3 authors - Last post: Feb 8, 2007If I want to work up some loads for my Encore with a .45-70 barrel, should I follow the pressure limits for a modern lever gun or the Ruger .

5 posts - 4 authors - Last post: Mar 8I have a Pedersoli 45/70 rolling block heavy barrel, I have some 400 grain cast flat nose coming, what are the recommendations?

13 posts - 5 authors - Last post: Oct 24, 2010Scotty is right, the 45-70 is a ton of fun to shoot. They have impressive accuracy too. My hunting load with the Nosler 300 gr BST (seconds) .

10 posts - 6 authors - Last post: Nov 7, 2010I wish that I could find a load to use LilGun for the 300 Partition bullet in the .45-70. I had a good one and lost it. .

10 posts - 9 authors - Last post: Mar 8, 2010I have never seen any loads for the .45-70 with that powder, which is rather fast burning for rifles, and majorly so for such a large volume .

May 22, 2005 – Loading Data BTB-.45-525gWLNGC "Pile-Driver" in .45-70 Govt. All loads using Starline .45-70 Govt. brass, Winchester Large Rifle Primers, .

10 posts - 8 authors - Last post: 6 days agoI just returned from my cabin, where I tested my experiment with 3 ball loads for my Guide gun. I used 11 grains of unique to push 3 balls .

Does anyone have any load data for a 45-70 govt. in a Marlin 1895 guide gun for a 405 gr. lead round nose bullet using IMR 4320 I dont have any data.

14 posts - 7 authors - Last post: Mar 26, 2009Hornady FTX 45-70 loads. « on: February 13, 2009, 02:38:37 PM ». FWIW, I loaded up some of these new rubber tipped bullets and took 'em to .

My load is very near MAX for a Marlin 1895ss. There are loads on this page .

10 posts - 6 authors - Last post: Aug 9, 200945-70 loads. This is the place to discuss your duplex and smokeless loads for your black powder guns. All SAFETY concerns must be addressed, .

7 posts - 7 authors - Last post: May 24My rifles (BLR 450M x2; Ruger #1 45/70; GG in 45/70 and 450M) all shoot them very well at 100yards with IMR 4198. .

Re: Filler for 45-70 loads. Posted By: Trailrider <trailrdr@ecentral.com> Date: Sunday, 4 October 1998, at 5:27 p.m.. Doc, The subject of fillers is touchy. .

17 posts - 13 authors - Last post: Sep 14, 2010What hunting load is the best for the 45-70,as far as moose and bear!Im .

Home Defense 45-70 Loads. Posted on April 15, 2011 by gunwriter. Um, yeah, that's right. Shot some of these today. I was skeptical at first but a 5 inch .

11 posts - 4 authors - Last post: Aug 31, 2010Thread Title: "45-70 Loads for a New Pedersoli Remington Rolling Block Rifle". I just got some 370 gr. Gas Checked Round nose bullets, .

17 posts - 9 authors - Last post: Nov 12, 2005Hi Guys, I just picked up a bunch of 500gr hard cast bullets for my 45-70. The powders I have on hand are Reloader #7.

Great Guide Gun Load-45-70 350 Grain Hornady FN 51.8 Grains of RL 7 Federal Match 210GM Primers Federal Nickle Cases Crimp using Lee Factory Crimp Die .

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