« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: H&R Model 155 45-70  (Read 1144 times)

0 Members and 4 Guests are viewing this topic.

Offline millwright

  • Trade Count: (1)
  • Avid Poster
  • **
  • Posts: 160
  • Gender: Male
H&R Model 155 45-70
« on: February 29, 2008, 12:41:13 PM »
I just acquired one and need load info if anyone has it.  These guns were made from 1972 to 1982 so I think the loads will have to be quite mild.  Thanks in advance.
Logged
The worst time to find your tongue is when you lose your head.

Offline canon6

  • GBO Supporter
  • Trade Count: (119)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1508
  • Gender: Male
Re: H&R Model 155 45-70
« Reply #1 on: February 29, 2008, 12:44:07 PM »
That was my first H&R/NEF 45-70 and I really loved it.If you go to any of the reloading manuals .just stay in the trap door area and you will be fine.I used to load 3031powder and 405 grain bullets.  hth   Doug
Logged
a armed man is his own master

Offline millwright

  • Trade Count: (1)
  • Avid Poster
  • **
  • Posts: 160
  • Gender: Male
Re: H&R Model 155 45-70
« Reply #2 on: March 01, 2008, 11:29:13 AM »
Thanks Doug.  Before I buy all the 45-70 re-loading components, does anyone know of any factory ammo that can be fired in this gun.  I would like to shoot one box of factory loads before I invest.  I load for every caliber that I have but I have never loaded for a 45.  Thanks.
Logged
The worst time to find your tongue is when you lose your head.

Offline quickdtoo

  • Global Moderator
  • Trade Count: (149)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 43301
  • Gender: Male
Re: H&R Model 155 45-70
« Reply #3 on: March 01, 2008, 11:33:07 AM »
Just about any factory 45-70 ammo can be used in it short of the Buffalo Bore and Garrett ammo, they're all loaded to trapdoor pressures, the Federal, Remington and Winchester loads are the least expensive, save the brass!!  ;)

Tim
Logged
"Always do right, this will gratify some and astonish the rest" -  Mark Twain

Offline dodd3

  • Trade Count: (1)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1004
  • Gender: Male
Re: H&R Model 155 45-70
« Reply #4 on: March 01, 2008, 12:26:34 PM »
Quote from: millwright on February 29, 2008, 12:41:13 PM
I just acquired one and need load info if anyone has it.  These guns were made from 1972 to 1982 so I think the loads will have to be quite mild.  Thanks in advance.
does the one you are talking about look like this 155 shikari 45/70 they where excellent guns i wish i had not sold mine.
bernie
Logged
if its feral its in peril

Offline millwright

  • Trade Count: (1)
  • Avid Poster
  • **
  • Posts: 160
  • Gender: Male
Re: H&R Model 155 45-70
« Reply #5 on: March 02, 2008, 08:42:57 AM »
Thank you guys.  I have always received great advice on this forum.  Yes, dodd3, my rifle looks exactly like that 155 except different sights.  Mine has a side mount receiver and a blade front.  Also it is in excellent condition.  It does not have the recoil pad.  Quickdtoo, I looked at a box of federal loads and they loaded 325 gr. speer bonded bullets at a premium price and I thought they might be hot so I didn't buy them.  I have checked my local suppliers, there are only 4, and none of them had any remington's, so it is either mail order or travel 100 miles.  I will do something soon because I can't wait to shoot it.
Logged
The worst time to find your tongue is when you lose your head.

Offline quickdtoo

  • Global Moderator
  • Trade Count: (149)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 43301
  • Gender: Male
Re: H&R Model 155 45-70
« Reply #6 on: March 02, 2008, 08:54:51 AM »
Even tho they have a high price, they're still loaded to trapdoor levels, those apparently have been discontinued tho, they only show the Power-shok ammo at 1850fps, which is in the same neighborhood as Win and Rem 300gr ammo. Midsouth has the current lower velocity Hornady 45-70 ammo, but it's not the best for reloading since the brass is shorter.

Tim

http://www.federalpremium.com/ballistics/Ammo_Ballistics.aspx?id=42&firearm=1&bc=0.289&muzzvel=1850&bulletwgt=300

http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/item.asp?sku=0000382747
Logged
"Always do right, this will gratify some and astonish the rest" -  Mark Twain

Offline quickdtoo

  • Global Moderator
  • Trade Count: (149)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 43301
  • Gender: Male
Re: H&R Model 155 45-70
« Reply #7 on: March 01, 2008, 10:53:23 AM »
Wisconsin has ammo for $24 a box, $23.50 if you buy two.

Tim

http://www.wisconsincartridge.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=41&idproduct=74
Logged
"Always do right, this will gratify some and astonish the rest" -  Mark Twain

Offline millwright

  • Trade Count: (1)
  • Avid Poster
  • **
  • Posts: 160
  • Gender: Male
Re: H&R Model 155 45-70
« Reply #8 on: March 01, 2008, 02:53:29 PM »
Quickdtoo, thanks again for the info.  I added them to my favorites.  I am sure these loads would be fine but my lyman 47th edition lists 300 gr maximum velocities of 1500 to 1600 fps for this gun.  I will probably use this ammo after I get more familiar with the caliber.  Right now I am just a little gun shy because I have never had any experience with this type of firearm.  All of my reloading and shooting has been with modern firearms with the exception of my two muzzleloaders.  With the guidance I have received from you guys with much more experience than me I will get through this and finally shoot the gun.  Again, thank you.
Logged
The worst time to find your tongue is when you lose your head.

Offline quickdtoo

  • Global Moderator
  • Trade Count: (149)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 43301
  • Gender: Male
Re: H&R Model 155 45-70
« Reply #9 on: March 01, 2008, 03:16:24 PM »
Lyman is very conservative with their data, Hodgdon and Hornady put the max trapdoor pressure at the SAAMI limit of 28kcup, but you can always load it up a liitle more from Lyman's data if you want a little better performance, but the 45-70 is fun as long as the recoil is tolerable, the lighter loads being the most fun for everyone. ;)

Tim
Logged
"Always do right, this will gratify some and astonish the rest" -  Mark Twain

Offline coyotejoe

  • Trade Count: (4)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2937
  • Gender: Male
Re: H&R Model 155 45-70
« Reply #10 on: March 02, 2008, 05:20:46 AM »
Quote from: quickdtoo on March 01, 2008, 03:16:24 PM
but the 45-70 is fun as long as the recoil is tolerable, the lighter loads being the most fun for everyone. ;)

Tim

I'll second that! Years ago I had a Ruger #3 carbine which I loaded really heavy, 300 grain bullets up to 2400 fps and 400 grains going 2000 fps and Man oh Man did that little bugger kick! Even with a slip on recoil pad it was just brutal. I was thirty years younger then and now I don't find that sort of recoil to be much fun at all. My current 45/70 is a Shakari with 28" barrel just as Dodd3 pictured and my normal loads now are 300 grain bullets, either Remington JHPs or Laser Cast FNs and I run them at 1300-1600 fps. That seems to be my present threshold for "comfortable" recoil. Comfortable loads put the fun back into shooting and still do anything I need done out to 100 yards and I'm "comfortable" with that restriction.
Logged
The story of David & Goliath only demonstrates the superiority of ballistic projectiles over hand weapons, poor old Goliath never had a chance.

Offline millwright

  • Trade Count: (1)
  • Avid Poster
  • **
  • Posts: 160
  • Gender: Male
Re: H&R Model 155 45-70
« Reply #11 on: March 02, 2008, 11:51:28 AM »
T ;D
Logged
The worst time to find your tongue is when you lose your head.

Offline millwright

  • Trade Count: (1)
  • Avid Poster
  • **
  • Posts: 160
  • Gender: Male
Re: H&R Model 155 45-70
« Reply #12 on: March 02, 2008, 11:53:41 AM »
Sorry, I will try again,  Thanks for all the help.  I am getting ready as soon as possible.
Logged
The worst time to find your tongue is when you lose your head.

Offline Swampman

  • GBO Supporter
  • Trade Count: (44)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 16518
  • Gender: Male
Re: H&R Model 155 45-70
« Reply #13 on: March 02, 2008, 12:44:37 PM »
I'd get the Remington 405 grain factory loads.  They are the only factory loads I'll use.
Logged
"Brother, you say there is but one way to worship and serve the Great Spirit. If there is but one religion, why do you white people differ so much about it? Why not all agreed, as you can all read the Book?" Sogoyewapha, "Red Jacket" - Senaca

1st Special Operations Wing 1975-1983
919th Special Operations Wing  1983-1985 1993-1994

"Manus haec inimica tyrannis / Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem" ~Algernon Sidney~
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »