45-70 loads

imported_John · Mar 8, 2003

Hi all,
I'm trying to find some good loads for my 1895GG in 45-70. I just bought some 500 grain, gas checked, hard cast bullets. I would like to move them at somewhere between 1550 and 1800 FPS. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
John

Calif. Hunter · Mar 9, 2003

Try 48 to 52 gr of IMR-3031 - that should work right into the range of velocity you are looking for. Good Luck! Wear your ear protection...

snake river rufus · Mar 10, 2003

FYI, I always had to single load the 500 gr bullets in my 1895 if I used the crimp groove. You need to keep the COL under 2.56 as I recall.

imported_John · Mar 10, 2003

Thanks for the help guys. I'll have to get some more powder, but I was going to Bass Pro anyway. I don't think I will have a feed problem as I have been keeping them at 2.55. We'll see. Going to try it this weekend.
Thanks again,
John

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