Interesting loads for a 16 inch 45/70?

[Greg Bell]

Hey guys. Anybody have any pet loads for 45/70 out of Co-pilot/trapper length guns?

 

[flashhole]

I have/load for a Guide Gun. My favorite powder is H4895. You might consider a powder like Reloader #7 or IMR 3031, they are both quicker than H4895 and should give good performance in a 16" barrelled gun.

 

[nosualc]

In my Marlin 1895 GG, this shoots very well for me...

Hornady 300gr HP
48.3 gr RL7
Federal Large Rifle Primer
Starline Brass
COAL 2.550 (at cannelure)

I'm sure you know all of this, but: Note that this is a rather warm load. Don't start there; start lower and work up. Don't use this in guns that can't handle it (if you're not sure, ask!).

-nosualc