As near as I can determine, H/IMR 4198 are considered the most efficient powders to use in high-end lever action handloads for 45-70 and 350-405-grain bullets.
IMR 3031 is slightly slower burning powder than the 4198s. In .45-caliber lever actions I think this means it is better suited for: slightly larger powder capacity per bullet weight; slightly longer barrels (24-28 inches); and slightly heavier bullets than the usual 350-405 grains.
If the previously written paragraphs are accurate, is a slightly "enhanced" 45-70, such as 457 WWG correct to take best advantage of IMR 3031?
Or is it better to ask: How to use 3031 in 45-70/457 WWG/45-90 class of modern lever actions in terms of case capacity, bullet weight, and barrel length?