45-70
Type: Posts; User: smokepolehall
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Just personal use n i have Redding, RCBS, Lyman & Lee. I have nothing bad to say about these, they just work decently for me.
Forum: Muzzleloading.
I used to have a .40 cal Tn. Poor Boy made by Jack Gardner before he sold the business. Twas a sweet shooter, LH caplock
Forum: Our Town
At this time i just cast .50 cal REAL boolits from my mould. Reckon i could use sabots. No reloading i would just buy Cowboy loads by HSM for my 45-70. I do have enuff stuff on hand to reload a few...
Forum: Factory & Surplus Powder
I don't think you will find a replacement that is real close to the 4759. I had 2 lbs i was using to shoot with my .45 sml. I stopped n have found 2 more lbs of it. I will save n use it for my 45-70....
Forum: Our Town
I am sad your grand furbaby has crossed the Rainbow Bridge. I know you will miss her, specially when you have bond. May you be Blessed for helping those Furbabys, they only know they love us n give...
Forum: Casting Equipment
I know the iron will rust unless its kept coated n moisture free. Does the brass or alum. have any problems ?
Forum: Reloading Equipment
.35 Rem. in 1970 RCBS Dies n Press n the needed extras
Forum: Leverguns
My choice is not listed, all i shoot here are tick toters on my place. So i will just list some 25-20, 25-35, 32-20 & 32-40 :)
Forum: Cast Boolits
The Meister 350 gr have blue lube on them, i spect lubing works well enuff. So i will lube cast boolits once i do decide to get a mold. I will have to learn all i can on that also. I am really hoping...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I don't think i need GC's, i am not planning on over 1300 fps. I have the NEF 1-20 twist N hope to see if the 350 gr will be accurate enuff for my under 100 yds deer hunting on my place. From all i...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I have a box of Win. S-X at 1880 fps n they are not fun. I can handle it, too me there is not a good reason to. I reckon most of the base wads are for Blk. powder loads ? Or maybe like you said in...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I have been on 8 Forum Sites n think i have my answer. As long as i stay with lower Vel. under 1500 fps n use powder loads that isn't high pressured i will be ok.
Forum: Cast Boolits
Still reading n researching. My NEF 45-70, at what Vel. do you need to use a GC ? I plan on staying in the nice recoil area of Trapdoor loads but using smokeless. My tick toter hunting range is 100...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Had my 1st set back. The Lee hand loader i ordered was back ordered n shipping date of Sept. 25th, so i cancelled my order. I ordered a set of dies from Natchez, Redding, FL of which i will adjust to...
Forum: Factory & Surplus Powder
I use a 18.5 gr load under a dry wool wad & a HB45 sabot with 200gr XTP bullets in my .45 sml. I get 3/8" ctc ragged one hole groups at 50 yds, love it!
Forum: Cast Boolits
Duh on me, all i have found in this burg i live close to is the Win. Super X at 1880 fps. I have ordered the loader n bullets, they won't be a wasted effort. I will load n shoot light loads n enjoy...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I ordered the 350 gr rnfp cast bullets .458, that is the largest dia. they show on the 45-70. I reckon if'en they don't work. I can melt them down and pour the lead into my REAL bullet mold for my...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I am reading many posts on this Forum. I have ordered a Lee Classic loader. I have CCI rifle primers, several of the powders y'all have posted. I have 5 pieces of Win. brass n will add the other 15...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I think i need to add abit more info, i am going to purchase cast bullets. so will 300 gr or 330 gr or 350gr do well on deer. Powder i have on hand is Blue Dot, 4759, VV110, H4198 & RL7. Say i only...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I joined seeking help, n i know this has been asked many time through the yrs. I have a NEF 45-70, the Factory ammo isn't all that pleasant to shoot. Being 67 n disabled i am looking for 100 yds n...
BP | Bronze Point | IMR | Improved Military Rifle | PTD | Pointed |
BR | Bench Rest | M | Magnum | RN | Round Nose |
BT | Boat Tail | PL | Power-Lokt | SP | Soft Point |
C | Compressed Charge | PR | Primer | SPCL | Soft Point "Core-Lokt" |
HP | Hollow Point | PSPCL | Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" | C.O.L. | Cartridge Overall Length |
PSP | Pointed Soft Point | Spz | Spitzer Point | SBT | Spitzer Boat Tail |
LRN | Lead Round Nose | LWC | Lead Wad Cutter | LSWC | Lead Semi Wad Cutter |
GC | Gas Check |