Source for 45-70 Ammo (but with
50 grains of powder. Have an old trapdoor carbine that I want to fire but am told the 45-70 loads are too hot. Where can I purchase the 45-50-405? Anyone? [8D]
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Resident Pyrrhonist
It's not what you know that gets you in trouble, it's what you know that just ain't so!
Resident Pyrrhonist
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I don't know where you can get the lighter loads, but if you haven't had a gunsmith go over your 45/70 yet, it's a good, safe idea to have it done. An older gun like you have may look fit to fire some rounds through, but unless it's taken apart and inspected, you could end up with some singed eyebrows or something worse. Trust me, I've seen it happen. I have a newer Marlin 45/70 lever action and I absolutely love it! Good luck and happy elephant hunting!
Bubba " There is no such thing as having too many guns!"0 -
The carbine was equally as strong as the rifle. They cut the load from 70 grains to 50 to lighten the recoil a little because the carbine is about 1/2 pound lighter.
The factory (Remington,etc) loads are loaded for the trap doors.
It'll just kick a little harder than the rifle.0
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