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Offline lostchild

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45-70 in an encore
« on: October 13, 2011, 03:44:18 AM »
I just got a 45-70 bbl 16" for my encore.  I've shot some Black hills ( 405gr) loads in it.  I hand load but have no dies yet, what kind of loads can my pistol take?  I don't plan on using hot loads all the time, but would like to try some warm/hot loads just to see what it's like.  I did have a 445sm 10" and hot-rodded it some ( 300gr @ 1950 fps ), I am interested in loads from mild to wild ( if only once ).  I don't want to hurt my gun but also want to explore it's limits. I would thank you for any advice.  Thanks in advance....lost
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Re: 45-70 in an encore
« Reply #1 on: October 14, 2011, 01:11:19 AM »
Encores can take 460 & 500 S&W loads which can approach 65,000 psi and can also take Weatherby loads which approach the same pressure so the Encore should be strong enough to take any published 45-70 data out there.  Usually, extraction will be come a little sticky when a maximum load is approached there.  I stop pushing a load when optimal accuracy has been reached or if any signs of excess pressure are evident including sticky extraction.
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Re: 45-70 in an encore
« Reply #2 on: October 14, 2011, 07:46:24 AM »
I got very hot with it in a SSK 14" 'tender. An Encore can take a nitro express. I have a friend with a 458 lott in a 16" WOW now that is a ride. So a 45-70 govt is no task for her.........What about you? Do you want that kind of ride? Or is this not a handgun your talking about?
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Re: 45-70 in an encore
« Reply #3 on: October 14, 2011, 04:16:46 PM »
butchen I'm talking about a 45-70 in an encore not a nitro or a 458lott .  If I wanted a nitro I would have got onr.  Thanks. ...lost
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Re: 45-70 in an encore
« Reply #4 on: October 14, 2011, 04:24:54 PM »
Quote from: lostchild on October 14, 2011, 04:16:46 PM
butchen I'm talking about a 45-70 in an encore not a nitro or a 458lott .  If I wanted a nitro I would have got onr.  Thanks. ...lost

Sorry did not imply you wanted that. I was saying if it would take those rounds then the 45-70 is not a problem go as hot as you want. And I was asking if it was a handgun or a rifle..........
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Re: 45-70 in an encore
« Reply #5 on: October 15, 2011, 06:16:14 PM »
butchen sorry I poped off, really sorry I missread your post. I mistook your question for a flame.
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Re: 45-70 in an encore
« Reply #6 on: October 16, 2011, 02:39:07 AM »
FYI, there are few flames here.  Flamers don't last long.
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Re: 45-70 in an encore
« Reply #7 on: October 16, 2011, 08:46:35 AM »
Quote from: lostchild on October 15, 2011, 06:16:14 PM
butchen sorry I poped off, really sorry I missread your post. I mistook your question for a flame.
It's all good I should have made myself more clear. But your not going to hurt an Encore with the 45-70. It is one of the greatest rounds for a handgun (I think) Not much it will not do. It is just a little ruff on squirrels but it can be down loaded for deer and uploaded for water buffalo. I have even killed a doe with it by shooting her in the hind quarters and did not have to track her. She fell in the spot, I did have to cut her throat. We needed something for the camp pot and that was all I could see of her. So I shot. Broke her down on both sides. I love the round. I just got a 500 mag just to have 1/2" bore. Bigger is better. But I still have my first love the 45-70!!! She will go from mild to wild!!!!!
Have fun!!!!!!!
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Re: 45-70 in an encore
« Reply #8 on: October 16, 2011, 02:40:59 PM »
Thanks butchen, and all.  Now all I have to do is find dies and bullets ( not easy I'm laid off for now )  then I'm all set.  Thanks again. ...lost
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Re: 45-70 in an encore
« Reply #9 on: October 17, 2011, 04:52:50 AM »
     I think over the years, I've probably enjoyed my 45-70 barrels more than any other that I've tried ;D .  One of the most FUN things I've done with'em is to shoot a soft cast booolet sitting on top of a case full of black stuff, lit up by a magnum rifle primer 8) .  Might just be as much fun as a guy can have with his clothes on ;) .
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