Thread: Any loads for a 45-70 405 gr cast bullet
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Old 09-05-2010, 10:29 PM
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3031 is a great powder in the 45/70. I shoot 47.0 grains of it with an RCBS 405 gr. out of a Ruger #1. Work your load up carefully.

68 grains of FFG with a Lyman 457193 with a Federal 215 primer works good too if you like a little smoke and don't mind a little cleaning up afterwards.
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