45-70

[redhawk41]

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]

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]

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