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Offline swifty22

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#3 vs Handi
« on: April 23, 2011, 06:32:23 PM »
Guys, DAQ. Can I load my Handi (new) 45-70 w/book Ruger #1 loads? I know how hard my Ruger #3 kicks w/them but just wondering if the ammo will exchange between the two safely, Thanks-Muddy
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Re: #3 vs Handi
« Reply #1 on: April 23, 2011, 07:06:35 PM »
See WHAT LOAD LEVEL FOR 45-70? in the FAQs sticky.

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Re: #3 vs Handi
« Reply #2 on: April 24, 2011, 10:26:26 AM »
My standard H&R 45/70 does not like my #3 loads at all and it makes my #3 recoil seem mild.I'm sure the H&R BC would be much better with the hotter loads
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Re: #3 vs Handi
« Reply #3 on: April 24, 2011, 11:13:34 AM »
Yup, it's all in the FAQs!

I find the vast majority of shooters shoulders are "weaker" than the handi action.  Meaning you won't like shooting the top loads that can safely be fired from it....
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Re: #3 vs Handi
« Reply #4 on: April 24, 2011, 11:45:57 AM »
swifty,

A scoped, unmodified handi 45-70 and a Ruger #1/#3 load is a great recipe for a good case of scope eye! :o  It will also test the fit & lockup of the latch.

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