45-70 postell bullets

[shaggybull]

Will postell bullets shoot well in a Marlin or are better suited for another rifle?
I picked up couple molds off craig's list one drops a 1.1 inch long bullet 450 gr.

[725]

I'd think it is a matter of function through your action, first. To deeply seat a very long boolit in the case will affect the nature of the load, second. Look for published data in relation to OAL of the finished cartridge.

[mehavey]

Postells are (normally heavy 535gr) and are (waaaaay) too long to function through the action.
What mold is this?

[upnorthwis]

I shoot the Lyman 535 gr. Postell in my Marlin .45-70. Have to single load it and they better go off or I'll have to disassemble the gun to get them out. Not a problem for me as it is used as a Cowboy side match and gong rifle. Was the only bullet that gave me acceptable accuracy.