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Offline olter

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Best loads for 1895 45-70 ?
« on: June 21, 2004, 04:53:54 AM »
Fascinated by this rifle. Friend of mine has one and interested in reloading. And black powder cast bullit loads ? Any help you guys can provide wiuld be appreciated .
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« Reply #1 on: June 21, 2004, 12:05:27 PM »
Olter,
You might do better down at the Black powder forum, I think there are more black powder fellers there. Hope you find what you are looking for.
Good luck......Joe...........
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« Reply #2 on: June 21, 2004, 12:08:03 PM »
olter,

I load my 95G with 50.0 gr of IMR 4198 under a 300 grain bullet.  It moves out just over 2100 fps.  With this load, my rifle will keep 5 holes touching at 100 yds.  The bad part is that because the rifle recoils straight back, I keep beating the heck outta my nose with the scope.

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« Reply #3 on: June 21, 2004, 12:47:39 PM »
Thanks for the info . Going to have some fun with this rascal.
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« Reply #4 on: June 23, 2004, 08:21:09 PM »
Olter, I guess i missed the boat on that one, I thought you wanted black powdwe loads, When you said black powder cast bullets i miss understood you, Looks like you got the info. you needed, Good luck.........Joe.............
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« Reply #5 on: June 30, 2004, 06:15:25 AM »
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olter,

I load my 95G with 50.0 gr of IMR 4198 under a 300 grain bullet.  It moves out just over 2100 fps.  With this load, my rifle will keep 5 holes touching at 100 yds.  The bad part is that because the rifle recoils straight back, I keep beating the heck outta my nose with the scope.

C F


Crow-feather:

OUCH...been there---Done that.....

Try one of the Leupold Vari-X-1 scopes...that's what I use on my 1895GS and I don't have any problem with it...They have a much longer eye-relief than most and still give you a crystal clear site picture...and they don't cost too much either.


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« Reply #6 on: July 04, 2004, 04:32:18 PM »
Better stay away form the black powder with a lever gun unless you love to take it apart to clean it up after every fireing session.
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« Reply #7 on: July 05, 2004, 05:34:13 PM »
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Better stay away form the black powder with a lever gun unless you love to take it apart to clean it up after every fireing session.


You got that right. I only shoot Black powder cartridges in my Rolling Block and my Shiloh Sharps 45-70's. I use the smokeless with my 1895. :)
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« Reply #8 on: July 06, 2004, 05:19:57 PM »
Mac11700,

I've been trying to get an older weaver low power but keep getting beat at the end of the auctions.  I think I might have one comming up though.  
Thank you for the info,

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« Reply #9 on: July 08, 2004, 07:32:27 PM »
:cb2: Hey crow-feather, try the Simmons 4x shotgun scope. 5" of eye relief and a very clear, bright picture. Maybe I just got lucky, but it has a brighter picture than either my Burris or Leupold. Surprised the heck out of me, especially since it only cost $89.  :eek:
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« Reply #10 on: July 24, 2004, 08:15:23 AM »
Olter,
 If you want black powder loads, without all the hassle of cleanup, use some CleanShot powder. It has the characteristics of BP, without the mess or corrosion.
 I use it in many of my old Marlins, and single shot rifles, with excellent results. One note though; the cases need to be washed in soapy water at the end of the shooting day. It will still corrode the brass, even though it wont hurt steel.
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