45/70 reloading with leverevolution powder

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I bought a lb bottle of this powder not realizing it isn't the same powder used in the lever gun ftx factory ammo,I think it's a bit of false advertising ,but now I'm stuck with this powder and I don't reload for the calibers its recommende for so I started low and made up 20 rounds of 45/70 using 325 grain ftx bullets,hornady lever gun brass,winchester large rifle primer and 44 grains lever powder is what I finally came up with as a very nice shooting ,low recoil,and quite accurate load.

I know this powder is not recommended, but I thought I would give it a try.Everything seems to be ok except that it seems like a very dirty powder ,my brass is black when ejected lol.prob due to wrong burn rate for this cal.

I like reloader 7 and h322. Much better but I can't waste a lb of powder .
 
bk; Leverevolution powder is way too slow burning for a straight walled case like your 45-70
It is similar in burn rate to the 4895s
Jethunter has already made the valid observation. Dave.
 
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That sooty-black residue on your brass is usually caused by not enough pressure (powder too slow for the bullet weight). It can also be caused by a poor seal because of grease/cleaner/oil in the chamber. Chamber should be clean and completely dry.

Out of curiosity, are you using Hornady's short brass or standard-length brass for that FTX bullet? Using the correct brass (shorter Hornady brass) will increase the pressures and may solve your issue. Just a thought.
 
Yes,I'm using the correct shorter Hornady brass specific to the levergun ammo,and htx 325 grain bullet .The gun is cleaned after each range session and I suspect it's just as others stated,wrong powder for the cartridge.Its still fun to plink with at the range ,but requires more clean up,for sure.
 
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Yes,I believe you are right,not the right powder for the cartridge at all,Definately a slower burn ,I will stick with the h322 and reloader 7.
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Good idea. 4198 will also do you well. At 405 gn bullet weights, I start to look to 3031.
If you've got a 223, 308, or 30-06, you may be able to consume your Leverevolution there.
 
buck knife said:
Yes,I'm using the correct shorter Hornady brass specific to the levergun ammo,and htx 325 grain bullet .The gun is cleaned after each range session and I suspect it's just as others stated,wrong powder for the cartridge.Its still fun to plink with at the range ,but requires more clean up,for sure.
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If the accuracy is good and you clean the rifle bore and chamber regularly I see no compelling safety reason to not use that powder. Yes, there are better choices but if you can get decent results from a powder you won't otherwise use, then why not.
 
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