45-90 300gr load data for 1906 levergun

[dirtybarry]

I am having a heck of a time finding load data for 45-90WCF using a 300gr JHP bullet. The gun is a mid year 1906 production Winchester 1886 Express that has the stronger nickel steel barrel. I've got Hodgdon H-335 and H-322 powder to choose from in NOS Bertram brass using Federal match primers.
In playing with this cartridge 60 grains of H-335 looks lost in this massive tube. Looking for suggestions from anybody with experience with this cartridge. Thanks in advance.

 

[toddh]

I have looked in the past as well and you are correct...there isn't much published data around.
The 45-90 has been discontinued for many year's.
I will send you an pm with a pic of some published data from years ago.
Todd

 

[Andy]

I have a rifle in 45-90 and I often use 45-70 loads and work up by 2-3 grs to get the 45-70 MV and pressure, usually with IMR4198, but I've used H335 as well. In my opinion 60.0 grs is a good place to start with H335 and you could comfortably go to 65.0 grs.

 

[skokie]

This is from Lyman 49th Edition Reloading Manual, 385 grains is the lightest bullet weight listed, but it may give you a starting point. It also lists loads for 400 gr, 500 gr, and 535 gr. I can send you that data if you'd like.