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Thread: HS-6 in 45-70?

  1. 12-12-2021, 10:27 AM #1
    Cosmic_Charlie
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    HS-6 in 45-70?

    I have most of a jug of HS-6 and wondered if anyone has used it in 45-70? Seems as though it may be compatible.
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  2. 12-12-2021, 03:02 PM #2
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    I use the following site as guidance. http://www.gmdr.com/lever/lowveldata.htm It is dated, but reliable for the data included. I saw HS7, but no HS6. Prob have to work up and check for pressures.
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  3. 12-12-2021, 03:54 PM #3
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    TY LD, great info there. Looks like 13 gr. HS-6 at about 1025 for a 405 gr. boolit gave good accuracy. Caution, this data not verified by me! Also 11 of Unique at about 1000 fps looks good with a 405 grainer. Both those loads seemed good. The HS-6 load has more oomph. I also shot 27 grains of 4198 and that is closer to actual TD loads.
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  4. 12-15-2021, 01:51 PM #4
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    Kind of settled on 27 grains of 4198. Accurate and seems powerful enough. Reminds me of shooting 12 gage slugs.
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  5. 12-20-2021, 01:33 PM #5
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    22gn 2400 works well for me
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  6. 12-23-2021, 09:41 AM #6
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    Click image for larger version.  Name: Screenshot 2021-12-23 at 07-35-34 45-70 Government Powder Weight Velocity Data for the 350gr FPb.png  Views: 22  Size: 10.1 KB  ID: 293524

    13 grains of HS6 is very accurate in my single shot Henry 45-70
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  7. 01-04-2022, 07:15 AM #7
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    TY cabin, got a 350 gr. NOE mold inbound.
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  8. 01-04-2022, 07:54 AM #8
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    I shoot a lot of 25 grains of 2400 with a 405 grain cast bullet!
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  9. 01-13-2022, 01:57 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by smithnframe View Post
    I shoot a lot of 25 grains of 2400 with a 405 grain cast bullet!
    Getting low on 2400 and Unique.......
    "If everyone is thinking the same thing it means someone is not thinking"

    "A rat became the unit of currency"
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  10. 01-13-2022, 07:43 PM #10
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    13 gr of Green Dot worked well. Forgot that GD was an old pistol powder too.
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  11. 01-14-2022, 08:25 AM #11
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    12.5 of Unique on a 405g cast works fantastic out of my sharps.
    The psychologist said I’m normal, and gave me paperwork to prove it.
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