Finally got started with .45-70

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Friday I received my Hornady LNL Shellplate #14 and that was the last thing I needed to start reloading 45-70 for my Guide Gun. I don't have any boolits or bullets but I turned the remaining factory fodder (about 30-35 rounds) into brass yesterday. All the people pinging steel with their fancy AR-15s, me included with my Service Rifle. Those big slow bullets from the .45-70 hit them with a little more authority though. Also hit my shoulder with some authority. The 300 grainers at 1800fps were definitely a little more potent than the 405 cowboy loads at 1100. I don't doubt those heavy cast boolits could be used for something other than shooting targets though. Got about 35 pieces of brass sized and primed ready for my mentorship with Swamp.

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I've shot about seven or eight deer the last four years with a few different 45-70s using 405g bullets traveling around 1350-1400fps and have yet to get one back. No matter the angle the bullet zips right on through. I must be getting old or something but I like shooting guns that only kill on one end.

[Anschutz]

I've shot about seven or eight deer the last four years with a few different 45-70s using 405g bullets traveling around 1350-1400fps and have yet to get one back. No matter the angle the bullet zips right on through. I must be getting old or something but I like shooting guns that only kill on one end.
I hear you there . I don't mind recoil but it's like a fight. If I can avoid it I will.