Need a load for 45-70 using Reloader 7

CS8161

May 04, 2010 19:33

Using a 400 grain Jacketed bullet, midrange load suitable for lever actions (not trapdoor loads), anyone have a Barnes book that shows a powder charge for the 400 grain JFP?
Thanks!

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  awinds

  May 05, 2010 04:06

  From Barnes Manual # 3..............
  FOR THE RUGER #1 ONLY
  Bullet: 400 gr. F.N.S.P.
  Powder: RL 7
  Start: 44.0 grains = 1707 fps
  Max.: 48.0 grains = 1862 fps
  As usual, be careful; your mileage may vary.

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  CS8161

  May 05, 2010 07:17

  Thank you!

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  CapnMidnight

  May 05, 2010 12:23

  Ken has given you a good load, I have a Mauser bolt action in 45-70 with a 22" barrel, I use RL #7 for it with 400gr Barnes SST bullets. Works great on the elephants in the tomato garden.
  52.5grs RL #7 and a Win LRP primer.
  This is a very warm load.
  W.D.

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  awinds

  May 05, 2010 14:02

  Thanx, Capt.
  I trust loads from the books, but loads from "who knows where"
  are worked up very slowly and carefully.
  Just makes good sense.
  Best
  Ken

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  excavman

  May 17, 2010 20:11

  The Lyman manual (48th ed.) has three sections for the 45-70. They separate the Trap Door, lever guns and modern single shots (ie. Ruger #1). Their starting load for a lever gun with Re7 and a 405 gr jacketed bulletis 41 gr for 1602 fps@20,500, max is 46gr for 1795 fps @27,100.
  
  Larry

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