Good bullet weights for 45-70?

[waco]

This is my go to 45-70 bullet. Feeds like butter in my Marlin 1895.
https://accuratemolds.com/bullet_det...bullet=46-405V

[Ramjet-SS]

I suggest two RCBS moulds for 100-200 yard plinking and target shooting in a 45-70 lever rifle. The 45-325-FN is a plain based bullet that will do very nicely for loads in the 900 - 1400 fps range. Particularly when loaded over Unique for right about 1100 fps. For practical longer range, higher velocity loads or the best accuracy for target shooing the GC'd 45-300-FN is an excellent bullet. I have used this bullet upwards of 2000+ fps and it is an excellent performer.

If you can find either of those moulds then NOE, Accurate or MP probably have similar versions.

Yup what Larry says exactly how I load my 45/70 is over Unique or Universal 1100 FPS my boolit is around 440 and another like the RCBS is 325 grain WFN

[Geezer in NH]

Paper and small game and varints
https://noebulletmolds.com/site/prod...60-186-cb-ap4/

[FergusonTO35]

My Henry loves the Lyman 292 as cast and dipped in LLA!

[FergusonTO35]

Yup what Larry says exactly how I load my 45/70 is over Unique or Universal 1100 FPS my boolit is around 440 and another like the RCBS is 325 grain WFN

What charges of Unique do you use?

[MostlyLeverGuns]

Unless you are hunting the great bears, or cape buffalo, or target shooting past 300 yards,there is little need for bullets heavier than the 290-325 grainers. Recoil is significant in the lightweight lever guns when bullet weight climbs. I like the the RCBS 45-300 Flat nose Gas Check for most shooting. A plain base 300 grain works well for under 1300-1400 fps. In a Marlin you might want to size to .460-.461 for less leading, better accuracy. I have shot at least a dozen elk and a moose with the 300 grain bullets and have no reason to go heavier unless for bison.