45-70 load data pdf

Due to different barrel lengths, type of bullet, seating depth, primer type and other factors, you may not get near the fps charted. On line free load data and references marlin firearms forum. This data is intended for use only in modern, marlin 1895 rifles in good condition. Get the most performance from federal components by using our carefully developed, highperformance reloading data. Right click on the image of the load data and use save as. Most trap door level loads are quite light and fill the case to 50% or so. So far im thinking imr 4198 or h 4198 seem to be the top performers in this cartridge.

When i pulled out my hornady manual 325 gr bullets arent listed, so im assuming they are a new product. Loading for and shooting the old bpc rifles is a journey, not a destination. Need some reloading data for 4570 alaska outdoors forums. Ive been thinking about putting together some 350gr and 420gr or 450gr loads with this powder and not really sure where to start. Trail boss was designed specifically for lowvelocity lead bullets suitable for cowboy action shooting. You can also click on the image and a pdf version will open in a new window. Anyone who has worked with the 4570 government with loads using blackpowder, smokeless to match blackpowder performance, or smokeless loads at higher pressure, soon learns that this cartridge offers phenomenal performance. Powder measuring technique push the measure through the powder only once, then give the measure a slight shake sideways to level it off. Do not shake it down or add more than is recommended. It shot good in my old shiloh long range express in 4570 but no better than the lyman 457125. Loads of fun and an education with some surprising results along the way. I would suggest a 300gr cast bullet over aa5744 or 4198. The 4570 almost always has an active thread somewhere on the site. All of the shotshell data presented were developed using lead shot.

Armys springfield armory for its springfield model 1873. Do not attempt to reload any of the loads listed using steel shot. Dec 29, 2014 the load data above was issued on 12292014 and supersedes all previous accurate and ramshot load data. This info is displayed on bullet boxes and product webpages. All load data for the 4570 government rifle cartridge free download as word doc. I have a henry rifle, but have verified with henry that it will handle loads designed for the marlin 1895 action. Many are near maximum loads, you should use 10% less to start. You might like the old us cavalry load that was called the 4555405. I was about to post the link to hodgdons load data site but gryffydd already did. All the load data youll ever need, all in one place. Paul matthews has a couple of great reference books you might find at wolfe publishing. It is primarily a pistol powder but has some application in rifles. Im most interested in loads using imr 4198, but would be interested in others, as well.

Anyway did a search and i didnt come up with a whole lot. Improper handloading practices can result in serious personal injury andor property damage. Aug 02, 2017 the 4570 almost always has an active thread somewhere on the site. During load development i found some dangerous published load data, and not because of too much powder. It is just a guide and the reason you should start. Pistol target shooting or just plinking, take hold of the most current handgun data. The coals with barnes original spitzer bullets, as well as with 300 and 350 grain spitzer tsx bullets, exceed the saami maximum coal of 2. My hornady reloading manual is kind of old and predates the ftx bullets.

Its a very mild load and will certainly put a through and through hole through a deer at the ranges you. Rifle imr enduron 4955 an extruded powder offering top performance for. Refer to the current speer reloading manual for handloading instructions. Load data for metallic cartridge loads caliber weight note type bullet mfg dia. Here you will find load data for some of the most recent cartridges on the. Feb 16, 20 im using imr3031 with the 300gr bullets in 4570. Nov 08, 2002 45 70 500 grain jsp bullet 50 grains imr3031 max 1655 fps ken waters 45 70 500 grain jrn bullet seated to 2. If you want to shoot your old friend and not have your hand go numb you can shoot trapdoor loads through it. Fullmetal jacketed, lead bullet, or plated bullet load data can be used as long as the following standards are adhered to.

Have shot some 2 groups at 100yds with merit aperture sights and that load in a marlin 4570 with minor felt recoil in a 7. Do not use barnes spitzer shaped bullets in tubular magazines4570 1895 marlin charge velocity charge velocity load powder grains fps grains fps density % vit n120 50. Maximum loads should be used with caution c compressed load 1973 1951 1924 1918 1915 1908 1878 1827 1765 1745 1603 maximum charge muzzle velocity feetsec 45. Even though i now had loads for 4570 using these 405 gr cast bullets, i wondered what hornady 325 gr leverevolution ammunition would chronograph. After checking to confirm that the powder matches the reloading data and bullet. Be thoroughly familiar with those instructions before using these loads. Sep 14, 2018 i am just starting to search for a nice. Accorging to the charts, hodgdons varget powder gives much higher velocities with much milder chamber pressures. Our load data is only for use in the new breed of strong action rifles such as those listed below. Blackout high density, double base, spherical propellant. All 250 gr 300 gr 325 gr 350 gr 385 gr 400 gr 405 gr 420 gr 440 gr 460 gr 473 gr 485 gr. Designed for small caliber varmint loads, it meters consistently and meets the needs of the most demanding bench rest shooter.

The saami map value for this cartridge is 28,000 psi. I have cast some 240 grain round nose bullets, but cant find any loading data for the lighter bullet. On line load data, cast alloy, and other references thanks for the contributions. Does anyone here have the latest manual, and could share the. Only load i use and powerful enough for most any end use. Load data from any load manual or website can be used. Use maximum loads with caution refer to page 5 for additional safety information 22250 remington barrel length. Hunting trophies or punching paper, precise rifle data is in sight.

It killed plenty of game on the plains during the us army cavalry expeditions in the 1870s and 1880s. As vista outdoor operations llc has no control over individual handloading practices or the condition of firearms in which the resulting ammo may be used, we disclaim all liability for any damages that may result from the use of this information. I as well as at least one other have posted published loads for unique for the 4570. Maximum loads should be used with caution c compressed load. Dec 06, 2011 studying that data, it is very evident that trail boss is a very poor powder for the 4570, yielding very high chamber pressures with only moderate bullet velocities. The loads i use in my sharps reloader 7 under a 405 grain lead bullet are way to hot for this old man about took my hands off. The most uptodate and comprehensive 223 rem data available new data for. Primer oal inches charge weight grains velocity fps velocity standard deviation pressure psi load density 1 indicates maximum load 2 dacron. Bthp 80289 2960 2697 2449 2215 1993 1786 23 1098 906 741 600 482 1 517 07 22 454 m 223 rem 73 gr. All load data for the 4570 government rifle cartridge scribd. My loading books list loads around 27,000 lbs, but state that these are for the stronger actions listed above.

Occasionally, we will temporarily publish load data on this page when a bullet becomes available and is not yet listed in the latest edition of the handbook. I dont have experience with imr4895 or 4198 but depending on the bullet, imr4895 fits my comfort zone better than 4198. Feb 28, 2017 ok i know the 4570 isnt really a long range cartridge but its the next on my list for load development. See note on powders below or read all about various powders. The best range load for this powder, bullet and rifle seems to be around the 45 gr of imr 3031 mark. Ldunless you can find the unique load in a qualified reloading manual with a solution to the too much air problem, it is unsafe to use that load. Here you will find load data for some of the most recent cartridges on the market, with more being added frequently. I am a safe reloader and will start well below any suggested data. The data contains the correct grain weight of bullet.

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