Yes, the 6.5x55 have been the standard here for over 100 years and together with the 45-70 it makes an excellent combo.
Do you get any lead in the barrel?
I actually found some Performance Cast 460gr bullets in stock at a gunstore here.
Based on the bullet length I found online (1.121 inches) I ran some data in QL, and 38gr of Norma 200 should be about 1600 fps @ 29.000 psi in my 1886.
This would meet the criteria for class 1 in Sweden (2000...
We used to be able to buy all the good stuff from the US online, but now I hear everything from single action holsters to iron sights being stopped at customs...
That's true. It would be interesting to try. I have thought about loading 458 win mag RN or spitzer type bullets in the single shot just to get the BC performance. But I don't shoot much beyond 100 yards with the tang sight anyway.
I think he meant that recommended impact velocities for 405gr 45-70 was too high (1700-2000 fps) because most 405gr 45-70 loads are in the 1400-1600 range at the muzzle.
Yeah the Core Lokt has been my go to for Hogs, Roe deer, Fallow deer and Moose. It works well but I find it seperates easy when hitting bones on Moose and Hog. I think the Woodleigh should do a better job holding together.
Another good one is Cast performance (hard cast). Up to 1500 fps they...
I have been working with Norma 200 powder, CCI 250LRM and Starline brass. My loads have been worked up carefully with advice from Norma's customer service here in Sweden.
I'm open to try different powders as well, but we haven't had that much choice here this past year.
Thank you!
I have been running the Remington core-lokt 405gr bullet in the following loadings:
43.500 PSI in my 24" barrel 1886 @ 1980 fps (good accuracy and similar recoil to my 9.3x62)
58.000 PSI in my 28" barrel 1885 @ 2150 fps (this one is no good without limbsaver)
These speeds are way...
Hello! I'm waiting for my Woodleigh reload manual, it's supposed to go into print any day but I've been waiting since december. If anyone could check their load data for 45-70 I would be very thankful.
/Johannes
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