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Offline McLernon

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Max. Bullet Weight for 45-70 Marlin
« on: February 14, 2007, 11:55:29 AM »
What is the maximum bullet weight for top Trapdoor loads that can be loaded assuming that the crimping is done in the cannelure.

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Re: Max. Bullet Weight for 45-70 Marlin
« Reply #1 on: February 14, 2007, 05:09:30 PM »
Probably the 600 grain Barnes Original.  Some Springfield Trapdoors had pretty deep throats.  Otherwise, the Jae Bok Young Crater at 550 grains could be loaded to Trapdoor levels and crimped for a 2.55" COL.
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Re: Max. Bullet Weight for 45-70 Marlin
« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2007, 04:41:55 AM »
check out Beartooth Bullets .45 Caliber 525g WLNGC Pile-Driver information.

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Re: Max. Bullet Weight for 45-70 Marlin
« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2007, 05:53:33 AM »
Here's a bunch of readin for ya Mc, particularly the magazine article!!

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Re: Max. Bullet Weight for 45-70 Marlin
« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2007, 02:15:13 PM »
Hey Quick, those heavies aren't bullets they're arrows ;D

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Re: Max. Bullet Weight for 45-70 Marlin
« Reply #5 on: February 15, 2007, 02:34:47 PM »
They are long, aren't they!! :D
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