Author Topic: 45-70 pointed bullet??? (Read 496 times)

con10der309 · « **on:** July 17, 2006, 04:34:40 PM »

i was wondering if anyone knows of a pointed bullet to shoot from my 12" contender?i was looking at the barnes book and i noticed they have 2 bullets listed in the 458 diameter but they are listed as being for the 458 win.this is a barnes x bullet would this be safe to shoot from the 45-70?would i get enough expansion at the contender velocities? if this is not a viable option please throw any and all info you may have on this subject,and i most certainly will appreciate it.if no info on a viable pointed bullet what do you use in your contenders..ok fellas thanks in advance for any and all info you maty wish to share..jim.

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 18, 2006, 01:00:14 AM »

See if you can find the Barnes originals in 300 or 400 gr. they are the 45-70 SSP. The SSP's are made for the single shot pistols. I have shot the 458 pointed bullets in my 45-70, but they were in my Ruger #1.

Doc T · « **Reply #2 on:** July 18, 2006, 04:37:46 AM »

Try www.hawkbullets.com I bought some spitzer bullets for my 444 Marlin. They have them in .458 as well.

Author Topic: 45-70 pointed bullet??? (Read 496 times)

con10der309

45-70 pointed bullet???

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