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Old 09-06-2010, 10:29 AM
David Sinko David Sinko is offline
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I have used a cheapo commercially cast 405 gr. plain base bullet in my Guide Gun with heavy charges of IMR 4198. Accuracy is excellent, with very little leading. In fact, I killed my last whitetail with this load. It's very simple but very effective. I also use XMP5744 for reduced loads with excellent accuracy. These are the only two powders I now use in the .45-70, as IMR 4198 also gives the highest velocity with the super heavyweight bullets.

Oh, if you want some really reduced loads 231 works fine with practically all cast bullets meant for the .45 Colt.

Dave Sinko
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