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Thread: Unique 45-70 Load Data

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    .460 UNSIZED lubed with lla/jpw mix in my 95 and no leading with 15gr of Unique and no fillers using LP primers. These are Ranch Dog 350 grain boolits cast from ac ww.

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    trailboss all the way for my 1873 trap ,easy on the old shoulder

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    Big45/70 is the backing on your target holder all torn up? possibly causing it to look like it is keyholing when a boolit hits a torn up spot and making an uneven hole, Just grasping at straws here, seems like if a boolit is keyholing it wouldn't group with the others...........................steg

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    This is an old thread but I'll post an update. When I was doing was not expanding the cause mouth enough and shaving some lead when I was seating the bullet. I believe this was causing the key-holing and leading. Since I started expanding the case mouth a little more I haven't had any key-holing or leading.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BIG45-70 View Post
    Any of you guys willing to take a picture of the load data in these manuals?
    I have the 1973 edtion of Lymans cast bullets, it list a bunch of different wieghts using Unique powder I'll scan the pages when I get back from coffee.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tom-ADC View Post
    I have the 1973 edtion of Lymans cast bullets, it list a bunch of different wieghts using Unique powder I'll scan the pages when I get back from coffee.
    that would be awesome

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    Hope this works if not PM me your email and I'll send it to you.

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    It worked but the text is VERY small, even my laser vision eyes are having a tough time.

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    WHAT IS FELIX LUBE? Also what is the best target to use with the factory open sights? perhaps you could attach a target I could copy and print.

    Thanks all.

    Matt

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    One more thing guys...do you guys full length the cases after firing? Or do you partial size. May be a dumb question considering this similiar to a pistol case. Thanks for all info and merry christmas.

    Matt

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    I full length size but you can only next size as long as your shooting them in the same rifle.

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    Range report using unique groups at 50 yards were all consistent at 2.5" using the factory open sights
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    Fired15.2 graings =1240 fps
    17.2= 1340
    18= 1400

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    15 grains Unique , any gas checked cast bullet to 300- 400 grains.
    Not for trap doors probably, but crazy accurate on Pedersoli sharps, Roller, Ruger #1 and Marlin GG..
    In a 34" barreled Sharps, it's relatively quiet as well.

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    Anybody try Unique with a 500 grn boolit? I'm thinking 10-12 grns of Unique. Just looking for confirmation on that load range.

    Thanks,
    -Matt
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    The only loads I have for Unique, and a 500 grain 45-70 Boolit are from the Lyman #47 manual and are for the "Ruger No.1 ONLY". They list 10.0 grains with a filler at 14,100 CUP, and 888 fps. and 14.8 grains MAX. with a filler at 33,700 CUP, and 1153 fps.. You are on your own beyond that. I would move up to a slightly slower powder for a boolit that heavy unless you are looking for a "Whisper" load, or something to poke through windshield glass without fuss.

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