Looking for loads for a 45/70

[S.B.]

Using LBT 450 gr. bullets. What powder and how much(range low to high)?
TIA, Steve

[warboar_21]

search function would be highly suggested. Unique is what I use for low end loads and RE-7 is what I use for all upper end loads.

[hickfu]

I dont use a 450gr but my 430gr's I use H322 IMR-3031, 2400

Starline brass / Winchester LRP / 42gr - 47gr H322 powder / 430gr Tombstone GC boolit (47gr is 1663fps )
Starline brass / Winchester LRP / 42gr - 45gr IMR-3031 powder / 430gr Tombstone GC boolit (45gr is around 1600fps)
Starline brass / Winchester LRP / 24gr of 2400 / 430gr Tombstone GC boolit (Never chrony'd but guessing 1200 to 1300 fps

All 3 powders are very accurate with just a little nod towards the IMR-3031.... ragged hole at 50 yards 15 shots and I was really only checking velocity of the 45gr load


Doc

[MtGun44]

For plinking and just fun target shooting - 10-14 gr of Unique.

For hunting, I use 57.0 W748 under either RCBS 405 GC boolit or Rem 405 Jbullet. Gives about
1750 and very effective on game.

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=99217&d=1394553968

Bill

[S.B.]

Thanx Doc, someone finally hit on a powder I just happen to have a good supply of, IMR 3031