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Virginian
02-18-2012, 08:12 PM
I've got all my components for loading my first 45-70 black powder rounds. Mt
R rifle is a Shiloh Sharps 45-70 with a 30" heavy half barrel. I'm using KiK 2F powder and my cast bullets are 405 gr flat nose. All my data books show only smokeless recipes. Can someone point me to where I might find loading info for this powder bullet combo?

Also, do I need to use fillers or wads? My book that I have "Shooting Buffalo Rifles of the Old West" by Mike Venturino doesn't even reference KiK powder. Most of his loads are 64 to 68 gr and using wads as near as I can tell.

Thanks,

Eric

45 2.1
02-18-2012, 09:01 PM
If you move this question to the next section down "Black Powder Cartridge", you'll probably get the answers you seek.