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Offline craiginok

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250 grain Barnes bullets in 45/70 ????
« on: February 01, 2006, 06:07:42 AM »
I picked up 2 boxes of these and can't find any load data for them.
My barnes manual doesn't list them.
I need data or will 300 data be ok???
I'm using a super 16"/45-70 contender.  thanks,craig.
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250 grain Barnes bullets in 45/70 ????
« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2006, 07:11:25 AM »
The only online data that I've seen is for the 1895 and Ruger at Realguns.com and from what I've read, that would be too hot for the contender. The 45-70 Loadbook has 250gr XFN data at trapdoor levels...

http://www.midwayusa.com/rewriteaproduct/694314
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ask barnes
« Reply #2 on: February 05, 2006, 10:04:13 AM »
that would be a rocket if it will work, let us know please, R
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ask barnes
« Reply #3 on: February 05, 2006, 10:14:42 AM »
that would be a rocket if it will work, let us know please, R
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have the recommended loads from Barnes
« Reply #4 on: February 16, 2006, 06:27:58 AM »
email me and I will send the pdf file

250gr xfn imr4895 53 gr 2002fps   57max 2153 fps
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250 grain Barnes bullets in 45/70 ????
« Reply #5 on: February 21, 2006, 12:36:40 PM »
If you email Barnes they'll send you some data.
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« Reply #6 on: February 21, 2006, 05:05:05 PM »
If you're gonna use barnes bullets in a contender, be very careful of pressures.  Especially if it is a barnes X bullet.  According to the techs at T/C the contender should be kept at under 24000 cup.

John
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good point about pressure
« Reply #7 on: February 21, 2006, 05:19:35 PM »
the data they gave me was for encore!!!
picked up one of the Katadhin carbines, wow is that fun, I highly encourage anyone thinkin bout gettin one to do so, R
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