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Encore 45-70 - What cartridge???
« on: August 29, 2010, 02:47:10 AM »
Have an Encore 45-70 coming and wondering what cartridge to use.

Remington has a 300gr and 405gr Soft Point,

Winchester has 300gr Hollow Point,

Hornady has 325gr Ballistic Tip.

Any advantages to any of these cartridges?  (I don't do handloading anymore!)
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Re: Encore 45-70 - What cartridge???
« Reply #1 on: August 29, 2010, 02:51:26 AM »
I only use the 405 Remington.  The lighter bullets equal a .44 Mag.
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Re: Encore 45-70 - What cartridge???
« Reply #2 on: August 29, 2010, 09:05:41 AM »

1. What shoots well( group) for your rifle
2. The 405 Rems have the worst trajectory of all the rest you listed
3. Unless you love recoil( lots) :o stay away from some of those high pressure offerings made by some  smaller ammo makers.
4. Maybe re-loading is something to consider in you future
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Re: Encore 45-70 - What cartridge???
« Reply #3 on: August 29, 2010, 09:08:27 AM »
The 405 Remington is still going when the others run out of steam.
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Re: Encore 45-70 - What cartridge???
« Reply #4 on: August 29, 2010, 10:31:29 AM »
Re Rem 405 Factory load:
Depends on how much elevation adjustment you have on your scope ;D
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Re: Encore 45-70 - What cartridge???
« Reply #5 on: September 08, 2010, 06:42:26 AM »
I shoot the Rem 405 with a Weaver 3v scope, 2" spread all day long.
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Re: Encore 45-70 - What cartridge???
« Reply #6 on: September 08, 2010, 06:53:52 AM »
Quote from: hoosierdome on September 08, 2010, 06:42:26 AM
I shoot the Rem 405 with a Weaver 3v scope, 2" spread all day long.

I don't doubt it, my "caveat" was directed at the ( howitzer) trajectory. :D ;)
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Re: Encore 45-70 - What cartridge???
« Reply #7 on: September 08, 2010, 06:56:06 AM »
Quote from: Swampman on August 29, 2010, 02:51:26 AM
I only use the 405 Remington.  The lighter bullets equal a .44 Mag.

You must have very different loading/ballistic programs then I have.
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