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Offline Ikeneil

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45-70 handloads
« on: October 03, 2006, 04:54:58 AM »
I am about to load for a T/C 23 inch 45-70 barrel. Shall I follow data for Springfield loads or is it safe to go higher ?
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Re: 45-70 handloads
« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2006, 06:13:55 AM »
Some data is a little hotter but not by much. As you may be aware there are generally three levels of 45-70 handload data published: (1) Springfield (2) Marlin lever (3) Ruger #1. I have never seen any Contender data as hot as the latter two. I would recommend using loading tables specifically for the Contender.
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Re: 45-70 handloads
« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2006, 06:39:30 AM »
Stick with the trapdoor loads.
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