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rebjr
03-01-2009, 12:47 PM
Who uses a .45-70?What factory loads do you use or do you reload?


I have a Marlin 1895XLR that I use and I'm going to start reloading soon. Currently using Hornady,s 325gr. Leverlutions.

rebjr
03-02-2009, 11:43 AM
No one?

s10goes10s
03-03-2009, 01:09 AM
i recently got one (marlin guide SS) put a Sightron illuminated recticle scope on it. i have a bunch of reloading stuff for it but so far im going to just use up the lever evo's first(3 boxes) then i will start playing with loads. i have some hardcast, jacketed softpoints & the ultimate in poking a hole in something......drumroll please......the Barnes Tripleshock, yeah baby.

aggiebowhunter
03-03-2009, 01:12 AM
I have a .45-70 contender, but Ive never bought any ammo for it. It came with the pistol from a friend of mine when I got it from him.. I also have a Marlin guide gun, but its never been out of the safe.

I have alot of hunters have great success with big bore rifles. Im relieved when someone is shooting one, I know I wont have a tracking job later that evenging.

txbhunter1
03-03-2009, 07:28 AM
I've been trying to aquire one for quite awhile now. Iwant the guide version. No one seems to want get rid of thier's for some reason.

rebjr
03-03-2009, 12:03 PM
Hodgens powders has a load that will push a 300gr. bullet between 2400-2500fps that I'm going to try. I'm hoping this load will be accurate. Barnes has a load recipe for a 250gr HP that I hope to try also.I want to put some quick release mounts on it so I can use a scope or open sights. I'm just not sure if the mounts will be low enough to use the open sights. It will be worth a try.

HBar
03-25-2009, 11:54 AM
Hello to all, new member here.... I also have a 45/70 contender, with muzzle tamer, of course. It's got a 4x Leupold on top. I've shot factory loads along with reloaded rounds too. Got a little kick to it, but nothing that can't be handled. Have a 15" 7-30 Waters, and a 10" 221 Fireball to boot. Looking for some new places to hunt some hogs.

riverhog
08-23-2009, 04:17 PM
i like shootin the 45-70, the load i'm usin now is - 54 gr.IMR 3031 w/ 300 gr. hornady hp. shoots well out of marlin levergun and pedersoli sharps reproduction. also shootin same load in h&r single shot.

Hogdude1234
08-24-2009, 06:47 AM
I have a Marlin 1895 Guide Gun. Trying to get the loads to shoot flatter....but my shoulder is paying for it. LMAO!!!

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txbhunter1
08-24-2009, 11:57 AM
Then you need to sell it to me. My shoulder is tougher after shooting all of these magnum .50 loads. LMAO!!!!!