45-70 Load Question

[Wots]

Using a Marlin Model 1895GBL
I am new to this cartridge.
In Lyman’s 4th Edition there are several different categories for the 45-70 ie 1873 Springfield, 1886 Winchester and the 1895 Marlin.
For example, using a 405 g boolet with IMR 4198;
1873 Springfield: starting grains 31.5g thru 35g.
1895 Marlin: starting grains 36.5g thru 40.5g.
Is there any reason the 1873 load data would not work for this Marlin?
Or would my powder charge range from 31.5 thru 40.5?
Thanks!

[Frozone]

31.5 to 40.5

Just takes advantage of a stronger action is all.
The 45-70 is a very forgiving cartridge.

[tall grass]

Wots

I checked with the new Hodgdon load publication and it has the trap-door loads for a 405 cast alloy starting at 30.5 grains of IMR 4198 for a velocity of 1364 f/s which is about where the old "Government trap door" load originally was. You can stoke them up to 40+ grains but they become tiresome after several shots. You will enjoy the trap door load, millions of American Bison died from that round and it was specified to kill a horse at long distance (I think 500 yards).

Jim

[Gunlaker]

Wots the Springfield Trapdoor is a much weaker action so pressure-wise you're fine. But the Springfield can chamber a much longer cartridge than your levergun so just don't choose any loads that are longer than the max length your rifle will feed. 2.55" is generally a good length.

Chris.

[Gunlaker]

Wots, I should add one more thing. I shoot far more "Trapdoor" level loads out of my Marlins than any of the stronger loads. The are a lot more friendly to the shoulder :-)

Chris.

[GARCIA]

Wots, I should add one more thing. I shoot far more "Trapdoor" level loads out of my Marlins than any of the stronger loads. The are a lot more friendly to the shoulder :-)

Chris.

+1 on what Gunlaker stated!!!!!
I load for three 45-70's all in modern lever actions and find the Trapdoor loads more than good for my needs. And yes you can load it from mild to wild. With that said I am happy with the mild to middle of the road loads. I like using VARGET in mine.

Tom

[rintinglen]

I love the 45/70 for exactly the reasons afore mentioned. I can load 15 grains of unique for a 45 LC load thats fun to plink with and that I can shoot all after noon, or loadIMR 4198 or 3031 up to the point where I am shaking my fillings out. As long as you stick with flat-nosed boolits loaded to a COAL that'll feed, you'll be just fine. It is a great cast boolit launcher. And, should marauding buffalo start munching up the hygrangeas, you'll be ready for 'em.

[monge]

Great chioce in cal. I love my 45-70 s All load will work in your lever except Ruger #1 data ! My favorite are the old 2400 loads with a tuft of dacron.