Handloading for the BFR .45-70
10-11-2010, 05:00 PM
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Boone & Crockett
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Handloading for the BFR .45-70
Anyone have any load data for this revolver. What load do you use? I was going to go with Hornady 300 gr bullets. Same as I use for my Marlin Guide Gun and Browning 78.
10-12-2010, 06:44 AM
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Typical Buck
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This is a black powder cartridige correct? If so, you could contact the folks who sell Black Horn 209. They advertise that their powder can be used for 45-70 cartridges. I don't know anything about 45-70 but remembered seeing that so I figured I would mention it incase it helps.
Good luck!
Good luck!
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10-12-2010, 10:37 AM
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Well Coloratdo, it started out as a black powder cartridge but has evolved into a very potent smokeless powder big game cartridge. There are currently 3 load classifications for the 45-70: #1 or original loadings for trapdoor style actions, #2 for lever action rifles like the Marlin 1895, and #3 loads for Ruger #1 style actions which can approach 458 Win Mag performance.
The BFR is a modern revolver that can supposedly handle the #2 class loadings. I am wondering if anyone in here has loaded for this revolver.
The BFR is a modern revolver that can supposedly handle the #2 class loadings. I am wondering if anyone in here has loaded for this revolver.
10-12-2010, 12:33 PM
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Typical Buck
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Well Coloratdo, it started out as a black powder cartridge but has evolved into a very potent smokeless powder big game cartridge. There are currently 3 load classifications for the 45-70: #1 or original loadings for trapdoor style actions, #2 for lever action rifles like the Marlin 1895, and #3 loads for Ruger #1 style actions which can approach 458 Win Mag performance.
The BFR is a modern revolver that can supposedly handle the #2 class loadings. I am wondering if anyone in here has loaded for this revolver.
The BFR is a modern revolver that can supposedly handle the #2 class loadings. I am wondering if anyone in here has loaded for this revolver.
Mitch
