What is the best powder for reloading 45-70?

Reloder 7 and the 4198’s are favorite powders in the 45/70 and 375 Winchester, but 3031 works well, as does 4895, Varget, AA-2520, SR-4759, AA-5744, there’s quite a list of useful powders. As many members as we have that load the 45/70, you should get plenty of suggestions!

What caliber is IMR 4198 powder used for?

IMR 4198 is a fast burning rifle powder that gives outstanding performance in cartridges like the 222 Remington, 221 Fireball, 45-70, and 450 Marlin. Varmint shooters with small-bore cartridges love it.

What is the best grain bullet for a 45-70?

45-70 for hunting deer, feral hogs, black bear, and maybe even something bigger, then the Remington 405 grain Core Lokt will probably work really well for you. Make sure you purchase the standard (not “High Performance”) Core Lokt ammunition if you want to use it in a Trapdoor Springfield.

How much powder is in a 45-70?

When one digs into the 45-70’s history and applications, it is quite interesting, almost fascinating. The 45-70 Government gets its name from being a 45 caliber projectile pushed by 70 grains of black powder, and it was the government standard issue rifle & cartridge.

What type of powder is IMR 4227?

IMR 4227 is the Magnum Pistol Powder in the IMR lineup. If it says Magnum, IMR 4227 is the choice for true magnum velocities and performance. In rifles this powder delivers excellent velocity and accuracy in such cartridges as the 22 Hornet and 221 Fireball.

Is a 45-70 Too big for deer?

A 45/70 makes a fine deer round, for timber, or anywhere that the shots are not over 150 to 200yds. It is not really over kill, with standard loads, however the recoil is usually more then one would experience with rounds simular to the 243 win, or even the . 308 Win.

Is a 45-70 worth it?

While it certainly has its limitations, the . 45-70 is still an extremely effective cartridge when used under the proper conditions. There are few modern cartridges that can match balance of power and portability that the . 45-70 offers.

What kind of bullet is IMR 3031 used for?

A medium burn speed propellant with many uses, IMR 3031 has long been a favorite of 308 Match shooters using 168-grain match bullets. It is equally effective in small-capacity varmint cartridges from 223 Remington to 22-250 Remington, and it’s a great 30-30 Winchester powder.

How many grains are in a.45-70 reload?

The final selection of .45-70 reloads are for strong bolt action or single shot rifles that can take pressures running up to 50,000 cup. In such rifles 55.4 grains of IMR 3031 can give the Hornady 350 grain bullets a MV of 2000 fps, and 59.6 grains a MV of 2200 fps.

What’s the charge table for a Ruger 45-70?

IMR 4320 IMR 4895 IMR 3031 IMR 4064 Hercules Reloader 7 Hodgdon 4895 43.3 42.6 40.7 41.6 39.7 42.6 1450 1550 1550 1425 1575 1400 350 to 450 IMR 4320 IMR 4895 IMR 3031 IMR 4064 43.3 42.6 40.7 41.6 1400 1500 1500 1425 450 to 500 IMR 4350 IMR 4831 42.2 42.2 1250 1200 LOADS LISTED BELOW ARE ONLY FOR USE IN NEW MANUFACTURE RUGER & MARLIN GUNS.

What kind of powder measure do I need for a 45-70?

HARTFORD, WISCONSIN 45-70 GOVERNMENT Use 3.1cc Powder Measure for all loads listed below These loads are safe to use in all guns in good condition BULLET WEIGHT IN GRAINS POWDER TYPE & MANUFACTURER GRAINS POWDER APPROX.