Author Topic: 45/70 KATAHDIN (Read 566 times)

Dippingvat · « **on:** August 08, 2004, 05:30:02 PM »

Bought a new ported Katahdin barrel. I have several hundred 300 grain JHP .458 bullets. I have looked at 4-5 web reloading sites and about the same number of reloading books. I would appreciate feedback on what powder and charge to use for whitetails. I am an experienced reloader, but new to the 45/70, much less the 18-inch barrel. I have four other Encore barrels and two frames.

ricciardelli · « **Reply #1 on:** August 08, 2004, 08:57:41 PM »

Cartridge: .45-70 Government
Bullet: Sierra 300 Grain Flat Nose Hollow Point
Powder: 51.8 grains of IMR-4198
Primer: Winchester Large Rifle
Case: Winchester
Firearm: Ruger Number 3 Carbine
Velocity: 2,161 FPS @ 15' from muzzle

Dippingvat · « **Reply #2 on:** August 10, 2004, 04:27:11 PM »

Thanks for the reply. I'm gonna start mid-range and work up from there. I probably will go with what Steve recommends.

djl4570 · « **Reply #3 on:** August 12, 2004, 01:51:16 PM »

I like H322 with the 300g bullet. Hodgdon #27 lever gun section lists a start charge at 57g for 2000fps and a max charge at 63g for over 2200fps and the pressure is listed under 33,000cup. The bulky powder compresses slightly at max load which always gives me more uniform results.

KN · « **Reply #4 on:** August 12, 2004, 02:02:38 PM »

I second the H-322. Thats all I use in my 45/70's and 450 marlins. Just works too good. KN