Author Topic: Load data for 405 & 420 gr LBT LFN in the 45/70 Marlin G (Read 402 times)

Bigboar · « **on:** November 28, 2004, 03:07:29 PM »

Does anyone have load data that they would like to share for either the 405 gr. or the 420 gr. LBT LFN or WFN for your 45/70 Marlins?
Any info. would be appreciated.

John R. · « **Reply #1 on:** November 29, 2004, 11:28:21 AM »

Go to castperformance.com, they have a section on reloading with their bullets. I believe I saw some loads with the bullets mentioned. :grin:

Castaway · « **Reply #2 on:** November 30, 2004, 12:45:06 AM »

Before you invest in 1,000 of the 420 grain WFN bullets, I'd test load one. The Martlin is limited on what you can seat for an overall cartridge length. The large meplat may not allow for chambering. Found this out the hard way when I extracted a cartridge, the bullet stayed, case extracted and powder spilled out.

Bigboar · « **Reply #3 on:** November 30, 2004, 04:23:10 AM »

Quote from: Castaway

Before you invest in 1,000 of the 420 grain WFN bullets, I'd test load one. The Martlin is limited on what you can seat for an overall cartridge length. The large meplat may not allow for chambering. Found this out the hard way when I extracted a cartridge, the bullet stayed, case extracted and powder spilled out.

The mold is cut so it will function with precision. My problem most manuals don't list data for the 420 gr. I do have 1 load with Reloader 7 but would like to use a powder more heat tolreant.

bigboar