RCBS 45-300 in 45-70, Any users?

[stubert]

I have a Guide gun model 1895 that I have been shooting 390 hp or 420 gr flat nose out of. I am looking for a bullet that doesn't beat you up as much. I only hunt whitetail deer but hope to go after hogs someday. I like a gas check in a rifle and would like some input on the above mentioned bullet. 300 grains is plenty for deer and hogs, I am concerned with recoil and accuracy. My go to powder is 3031. Anyone casting this? Can anyone tell me what diam. it casts at using lyman#2 equivalent. Thanks, Stu

[5Shot]

Just measured one cast from WW + 2% and it mic's right at 0.459. Meplat diameter is approx 0.290

[6thtexas]

I am shooting that bullet cast from wheelweights in a Ruger #1. 50.0 grains of IMR 3031 works great and recoil is not bad. Three shots will always group 1-1 1/4". I run them through a .459" sizer to lube them, as the above post states they roll out right at .459.

I understand about recoil concern. I found out a long time ago that a Ruger or Marlin can stand more than I can!

[stubert]

I had a Ruger #1 in .458 Lott, a 500 grain bullet at 2200 fps. was NOT fun.

[dlbarr]

I just finished some loads with that boolit & 3031, about 46gr I believe.

Have not shot them yet and didn't mic them either but I am expecting good results as I've had someone else tell me it was a good load out of a 1895 Marlin.

[MT Chambers]

My bullets dropped .457" from that mold and were not so accurate for me, while the Gould HP was very accurate and .459"

[5Shot]

I am shooting that bullet cast from wheelweights in a Ruger #1. 50.0 grains of IMR 3031 works great and recoil is not bad. Three shots will always group 1-1 1/4". I run them through a .459" sizer to lube them, as the above post states they roll out right at .459.

I understand about recoil concern. I found out a long time ago that a Ruger or Marlin can stand more than I can!

Thanks for the load...I'll have to try it in my #1.

[Tatume]

Personally, I don't like to go that short on 45-70 bullets. Instead, I use 350 LFN bullets and find that recoil is much less than with 400 grain bullets. Still, if the RCBS 45-300 is accurate in your gun, it will be more than enough bullet for wild hogs.