Author Topic: 45-70 loads??? (Read 442 times)

Reloader · « **on:** October 09, 2004, 07:16:27 PM »

I bought some Sierra 300 grain bullets to shoot in a 16" 45-70 Contender.

It would be appreciated if you guys could steer me in the direction of a good powder to start with.

I have the current Sierra manual but thought my choices could be narrowed down a bit by coming here before I begin loading.

Any and all suggestions appreciated.

IKE · « **Reply #1 on:** October 09, 2004, 11:49:29 PM »

My 15" Encore barrel in 45-70 will shoot one very large jagged hole at 100yds. using 58.5grs of Varget under a Rem. 300gr JHP and a CCI BR-2 primer.

Ike

VSSF · « **Reply #2 on:** October 10, 2004, 01:00:24 PM »

I 2nd Varget ,use it with 405's.

Bullseye · « **Reply #3 on:** October 10, 2004, 05:46:21 PM »

I use IMR 4198 with 300 gr bullets with good results.

wheelgun · « **Reply #4 on:** October 11, 2004, 01:30:03 AM »

I have had good luck with Reloder 7 in my 14" barrel.

bigbore442001 · « **Reply #5 on:** October 11, 2004, 10:34:58 AM »

I happen to like using H 322 with the 45-70 with bullet weights in 300 to 350 grains.