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Since this thread was brought back, what level of .45-70 loads do you use? There are 3, #1 trapdoor, #2 Marlin 95, & #3 Ruger #1. Certainly not Ruger loads, possibly Marlin? Just curious.

Actually according to the Hornaday 11th edition loading manual, pg 741. The max load for 450-400 with the the 400gr DGX Bonded & DGS is 2150 with a max load of 88.9gr of Vit H-165. So that 400gr Speer load I used to use is very close to the 450-400.

Oh that Speer 400gr bullet from the #1 is awfully close to the 450-400 ballistics!

My dog isn't in this fight, however I am a huge fan of the .45-70. I have personally chronographed a 405gr jacketed bullet out of a 95 Marlin at just under 1800fps. I have also chronographed a 400gr Speer at 2196fps from a Ruger #1 & a 500gr Hornaday soft & solid, at 1800fps from a Ruger #1. The...

Me too!

Sorry for the loss of your friend, remember him with his rifle. It is beautiful.

That's beautiful, congratulations. Let us know how it shoots.

Very nice rifle, the irons do make it look better

I read an article that suggested try a powder & if it didn’t group well with a load that’s not maximum, try a different powder with a similar burn rating. He said that rifles often show a marked preference for one powder. Try one with a safe load & if it doesn’t group well try the other powder...

Yes & unscrew the aperture, put it in a safe place, you have a very quick to use ghost ring sight.

Skinner? Very nice, I like them too!

What gives with the 2nd above post?:sick:

Protecting them from becoming man killers!;)

There are a LOT of people glad the lock is gone. At least on some models.

Haaah, more likely won't hurt YOU! That's a beautiful M&P, congratulations.

That's just before those parents pull his face off!;)

Guess I spoke to soon, I apologize for mentioning the 10. The topic was what's the best .45 ACP round for defense against a black bear. NOT which is a better cartridge. Wish folks wouldn't derail a topic with their favorite ctg.

Wow! Thread started in 2021- Dec of 24 & the 10mm crowd didn't ruin it! Some good posts here, I live & hunt in grizzly country & am ALWAYS armed when in the hills. Thanks fellas.

I remember those days! Mecurichrome too

I have loaded the #1 in .45-70 to a chronographed 1800fps with the 500gr Hornady. Its recoil was beyond unpleasant, the .458 #1 would be heavier, but you'd also have more velocity. I love the #1, but I stop at the .375!

Been there, done that!!!!:ROFLMAO:

Road flares work very well!:LOL:

Unfortunately it will also keep my Wife away.:censored:

Thank you I will. I'm interested. Remember .357 mag bullets for plinking/varmints!

Teach it to lay down with its trunk outstretched and charge $50 for a hero picture?:cool:

I'd be interested too! Thanks.

Beautiful rifle Atticus, thanks for sharing!

I don't have a .358, but all reports I've heard it preforms above its paper ballistics.

I remember that, wonder if they're still using the silverware or sold it?

Very nice,thanks for sharing!

Happy New Year.

And this the complete truth!

That will work!

I remember articles saying a .264win mags bbl had a very short life. Shame it never really took off. The short bbls it was offered in didn't help much!

I have never loaded for a drilling, the shotgun bbls could influence your loading? I am a big fan of starting low & working up slowly. I would be more after accuracy than velocity. Good luck, & please keep us informed, that sounds like a very nice gun.

That’s beautiful.

The good old 6.5X55 will do nicely thank you!

I am sorry for your loss, that is truly beautiful.

Turkeys are slower than road runners? But they can fly.

My parents watched it all the time. I actually liked it. You could understand the words .

Love it!

It won't skip our street!

Those suckers look like they're smiling at you!!!! As in gotcha now!

A nice rifle in .22LR flips my switch now!

The 9.3X62 is a great ctg, I’m not getting into which is better. Once a fellow asked me why I hunt with a .375, my answer was because on game like our Elk, angles don’t matter. Aim at what you want to hit & press the trigger. The 9.3 probably falls into the same nitch.;) And we do have grizzlies...

You think so???

Did you have a timer on the camera? Beautiful photos, thanks for sharing.

Normal elk season goes to Dec. 1. You still have a good chance, hope you fill your tag.

NO! Neither did chameleon, or obama .

Probably keep salesmen away too!:LOL: