Reloading .45-70 Traditions Outfitter G2

[4fifty8]

• Starline brass / Re7 / CCI 200
• hunting load 400gr Barnes Buster@~1925 fps
• target load 405gr CamPro@~1950 fps mv
• mild pressure load maybe 100~150 fps more mv safely possible
• lightweight takedown rifle 6.4 lbs scoped with Leupold 2.5x
• muzzle brake tames recoil pretty good
• accuracy ok reliable mechanical extractor

 

[Raton57]

This a Traditions that says 29000 lbs pressure on the barrel. If so I am in the same boat trying to come up with loads.

 

[Mr.Rigpig]

I would have expected the target load to be lighter than the hunting load.

 

[4fifty8]

Results with Woodleigh 350gr RN & Re7 pressure near max.