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02-29-2008, 07:18 PM
i am getting a 45-70 tc g2. rifle . what is a good bullet mold and load for 100-200 yards paper shooting? also load for same for deer and hogs? thanks
Kraschenbirn
02-29-2008, 07:44 PM
What barrel length and approx/ weight the G2? Smokeless or BP?

While I've never fired a TC G2 Rifle, I've owned/shot a number of Contenders so I suspect that the G2 rifle/carbine is going to be a shade on the light(weight) side so, for paper-punching, you'll probably want to keep your loads fairly mild.

Bill
idahoron
02-29-2008, 09:07 PM
You could try what I shoot out of my Muzzleloader. My ML is a .458 so I use the Lee 459-405-HB, Ron
MtGun44
03-01-2008, 02:56 AM
RCBS 405GC over 57.0 W748 runs 1750 fps, and shoots into 1.5" at 100
in my Marlin SS GG. Substitute either a Speer or Rem j-bullet and it works
the same. Great hunting load, one shot on wildebeest and zebra. This
is a trapdoor pressure load, too.

Also try 10-12 gr Unique for nice light fun load with cast boolits.

Bill
threett1
03-01-2008, 10:01 AM
The Lyman 457122 and 27gr of 4759 will wreck any deer or hog in its path.
PatMarlin
03-01-2008, 12:09 PM
For an accurate lighter boolit on a budget would be the 340gr Lee.. IMO
John Boy
03-01-2008, 08:52 PM
... Lyman 457124 - 385gr cast any hardness you desire for hunting. For target shooting - 1:20
WyrTwister
03-02-2008, 07:24 AM
You could try what I shoot out of my Muzzleloader. My ML is a .458 so I use the Lee 459-405-HB, Ron


That is what I am currently using in my Marlin . The HB mold throws a larger bullet than the other Lee molds , with the exception of the large ( 500 grain ? ) pointed bullet mold . Obviously , I do not want a pointed bullet in a rifle w/ a tube magazine .

I use a Lee .457" sizing die lapped to .460 " .

God bless
Wyr
lovedogs
03-02-2008, 01:10 PM
Your T/C will be a bit light. My Buffalo Classic is also a little light. My light bullet load is a Saeco 350 gr. RNFPGC pushed at just over 1400 FPS by 28 gr. 5744. Recoil is not at all bad, even less than the mild 300 gr. factory stuff.
WyrTwister
03-02-2008, 02:16 PM
Your T/C will be a bit light. My Buffalo Classic is also a little light. My light bullet load is a Saeco 350 gr. RNFPGC pushed at just over 1400 FPS by 28 gr. 5744. Recoil is not at all bad, even less than the mild 300 gr. factory stuff.

My light .45-70 load is 13.5 - 13.6 grains of Unique . 300 - 405 grain bullet . About 1150 fps with 405 grain .

Mild recoil .

Will knock the steel rams down at 200 meters , if you crank in enough elevation . :-)

Echonomical to shoot with home cast bullets .

God bless
Wyr