I want to reload 45-70

[jethunter]

My advice for starting out is to keep it simple, Sam. Practice and have a good understanding of the basic steps for reloading before going too deep into the advanced, theoretical videos.

 

[Dogleg]

Just about any cast bullet, a fiber wad and all the FF you can get in the case without deforming the bullet.

 

[Bubba Yugga]

In an 1895 GBL I know, 36.2 grains of IMR4198 under a plated Campro 300 grainer offers cloverleafs at 50 yards.
The slower IMR3031 would be better suited for 400 gn projectiles.

After depriming, I toss the brass in a pickle jar of warm water with Dawn and Lemishine overnight.
Clean enough.

My OCD demands annealing every time.
I've only ever seen OTHER people's brass split.
.45-70 brass ain't cheap.