45-70

[platnumbob]

Have you guys ever tried your hand at 45-70 reloads? Just curious if that is something that could come up in the future. Thanks!

 

[Falconflyer]

Sure, you just have to make sure your not using data meant for a Ruger #1 in an old rifle that isn't designed to handle the pressure.

 

[McCrea]

yes and it's pretty easy to do, you can buy a Lee Loader and some supplies and it drops the price of the round significantly

 

[Foxer2373]

Also be aware Hornady leverevolution brass is longer than all the other 45-70 brass, don’t mix them.

 

[bunny]

I have owner up to seven 45-70 's at one time and have made thousands upon thousands of loads for everything from my Ruger #1 to my trapdoor with bullet from 300 to 525 grains in jacketed and cast, it is one of the easiest cartridges to load for and the brass can last almost forever.

 

[romayama]

I like using black powder in them. Even if 70 stands for grains by volume, it takes about 55-60 volume grains of the substitute. Nice mild recoil and cheap reloading. Also mild recipe for old rifle is available for the H4190 powder

 

[Derv]

Hey Folks, I think the OP is asking Western Metals if they would add 45-70 to their remanufactured ammo.

 

[platnumbob]

Hey Folks, I think the OP is asking Western Metals if they would add 45-70 to their remanufactured ammo.

Um.... yes, I thought that was obvious In the event it was not, yes was hoping WM will make some for bulk sale.

 

[stuckon308]

Also be aware Hornady leverevolution brass is longer than all the other 45-70 brass, don’t mix them.

Don't you mean short?

 

[gristle111]

Don't you mean short?

^^ right

 

[Falconflyer]

Um.... yes, I thought that was obvious In the event it was not, yes was hoping WM will make some for bulk sale.

Obvious to you maybe not so obvious to others by the answers that you got.

 

[Dreaded Platypus]

.........

 

[bibatoad]

Also be aware Hornady leverevolution brass is longer than all the other 45-70 brass, don’t mix them.

Actually the Hornady is shorter.

 

[platnumbob]

Obvious to you maybe not so obvious to others by the answers that you got.

Agree - and I may need that reloading info given the WM lack of response suggests 45-70 won't be on the menu.

 

[hatman1793]

I recently saw some Winchester 300 grain factory ammo at the Bass Pro here for $54.99 before taxes. That’s for 20 cartridges.
One could save considerable costs over factory by casting & reloading your own. The Hornady LeverEvolution 45-70 brass is about 1mm shorter that other 47-70 brass, truly insignificant.