Originally Posted by
hoghunter59
most reloading manuals will a section of loads for the older rifles, possibly start with the minimual load
.... Good advice there. The Lyman manual will give you loading data for three different parameters..
(1) Older Trapdoor type guns
(2) Modern lever action rifles such as Marlin in 45/70
(3) Modern Falling block and Bolt actions such as Ruger, etc.
.... Use a little caution and common sense there. I do believe the "off the shelf" ammo by Remington that's out there today is only loaded to the specs for the early-type guns, such as what you're dealing with. It sure would be beneficial to you to have it thoroughly checked by a competent 'smith before you do anything, tho...