And the winner is....... 45-70.
I bought a 1895GBl about a year ago with the mission of making my own cast boolits and NEVER using a factory load....
Thanks to everyones help here i accomplished a great load. 405 gr RCBS 45-405-FN, cast from wheel weights and range scrap with a BHN of 11-12 range. Powder coated zombie green and fitted with a shiny copper gas check. beautiful bullet.. i sat it on top of 18gr of Blue Dot for a mild 1200 fps load. shot great and is a MOA gun all day long.
I carried it with me alot of deer season and never had a chance to whack anything with it.
Last night i Took the wife on her 1st real hog hunt. she told me about 5 months ago that she wanted to try hunting, after 20 years of marriage. Every Mans dream come true.
Due to the close proximity of the feeder to our stand (12-14 yards) i swapped guns with her and let her have the 45-70. well she effortlessly guided a 405 grain Green Cruise missile right into His Right ear..... Instant dirt nap. 1st Kill with that bullet, that rifle, and her 1st kill ever... to say i am a proud man is an understatement..
Thanks everyone for all of the wisdom you have bestowed on me.
Ron