45-70 Bullet

[mattsheik]

Hello Mr Smith, I just bought a NEF Single shot in 45-70 and was wanting to get a 400 ish grain bullet mold for it.  I would like something without a gas check, if possible.  I'd like to be able to push it to 1600-1700.  I hunt mostly hogs and deer, but want to get an elk with it next year.  I was just wondering what you might suggest and what kind of speeds I can use the pb bullet for?  I don't care if I have to use a different alloy, or if water quenched ww will work I'll use that.

Thanks

[45-70.gov]

i  just got  the  405 grain  from  veral

one  in  WFN  and  one in LFN

long story  but i will let you know which  i like better
if he ever sends me a top punch  for  the WFN

pm  me  i may send you a few of each  when  i get  to casting   next month
you can do a side by side comparison  too

[Veral]

  I make pb bullets in any weight, diameter or profile asked for.
  My recommendation is an LFN, and if you use LBT bullet lube, 1700 fps is a relistic speed, with accuracy and freedom from leading.  However the bore MUST be smooth, and few new barrels are smooth enough to stand that speed with PB bullets.  Order our lap kit and a pack of 45 rifle push through slugs when you order the mold, and you can lap the barrel quickly till it will perform for sure.
  460 diameter gives best accuracy in most Marlins, because it fills the chamber well, which keeps the bullet straight while being driven into the rifling.  Some chambers will require sizing to .459, some could handle u[ to 462, but the difference in accuracy doesn't make it worth the effort of doing a chamber slug.