45-70 blackpowder load data
I have been shooting my Marlin 1895 and Sharps replica for some time now using smokeless powders. I would like to try some blackpowder loads using Triple 7 and/or Pyrodex RS (blackpowder is impossible to get in my area). Can anyone give me some ideas on load data? I have three cast bullets I would like to use. A 500gr, 405gr and 300gr.
Jim Shockey Gold F.F.F.G.
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bajaretired
I have been shooting my Marlin 1895 and Sharps replica for some time now using smokeless powders. I would like to try some blackpowder loads using Triple 7 and/or Pyrodex RS (blackpowder is impossible to get in my area). Can anyone give me some ideas on load data? I have three cast bullets I would like to use. A 500gr, 405gr and 300gr.
I started using Jim Shockey Gold in my .40/65 with good results and I laodaed up about 50. About two months later I went to shoot them and they were all over the place. I went to load some more and the powder in the container was as hard as a rock. I pulled some bullets and sure enough the loaded ammo was also solidified. I contacted Shockey and apparently the powder has a tendency to do that with age. I had a hell of a time getting the compacted powder out of the cases, and now shoot Goex F.F.F.G without problem.