Reduced 45-70 load

[Reloader708]

But avoid, if found h110, hs6, any fast spherical.

N110 might work.

Noted, I have a stash of h110 for my hornet.

 

[25 Sharps]

I think RS14 is the new goto "fluffy" powder now that Trailboss and NC32 (Tin Star) are unobtainium.

It's not quite Trailboss fill to 70% and you cannot go wrong, but much bulkier than other powders.

Regards

Mark

Just chuffing expensive, £65 for 400 grams

 

[25 Sharps]

Noted, I have a stash of h110 for my hornet.

I think @Smellydog is saying avoid H110.

As above RS14 would work.

It really depends what you are after, if it’s just a soft gallery load, powders are limited.

If it’s a medium load, say 405gr cast at 1350 ish (similar to the old black powder load I believe) there’s a few more options.

I have various loads for, 405 subsonic, 405 at around 1300, 405 at 1600 (thumps). And for hunting 250 gr copper and 300 gr JSP at 2100-2200.

It’s a pretty versatile cartridge, so it just depends what you’re trying to get out of it.

 

[Smellydog]

I think @Smellydog is saying avoid H110.

As above RS14 would work.

It really depends what you are after, if it’s just a soft gallery load, powders are limited.

If it’s a medium load, say 405gr cast at 1350 ish (similar to the old black powder load I believe) there’s a few more options.

I have various loads for, 405 subsonic, 405 at around 1300, 405 at 1600 (thumps). And for hunting 250 gr copper and 300 gr JSP at 2100-2200.

It’s a pretty versatile cartridge, so it just depends what you’re trying to get out of it.

Thank you and yes, avoid h110!!

 

[Smellydog]

Noted, I have a stash of h110 for my hornet.

Sorry I read n110 but please do NOT substitute h110 for n110 in 45/70.

N110 ignites easily, h110 is case fill fussy but it's way to fast in order to fill the case where ignition becomes reliable.

 

[Reloader708]

Thank you and yes, avoid h110!!

I got that, should maybe have been clearer in my reply. Thanks.

 

[25 Sharps]

@Reloader708 if you can get hold of any lovex give data for 378 gr bullets and D060 (AA 5744). This could be used for 358 gr bullets, their advice is to drop 10% from the published maximum to give a start load.

 

[25 Sharps]

Just chuffing expensive, £65 for 400 grams

@Smellydog I got it wrong, their pistol powders are around £65 for 500 gr, the RS14 is around £90 for 400 gr !!!!

 

[Lee the Gun]

Reload Swiss - RS14. 10-21 Grains.

 

[harrygrey382]

I’m using 8gr of AS30N behind a 350gr cast, a shade slower than N310 or equivalent to Clays. Gives 904 ft/s, is accurate enough for plinking steel (can’t remember groups) and is really nice to shoot. My 12 y/o can shoot many rounds with no complaints from his shoulder.

As said previously, any pistol/shotgun powder is good

 

[25 Sharps]

I’m using 8gr of AS30N behind a 350gr cast, a shade slower than N310 or equivalent to Clays. Gives 904 ft/s, is accurate enough for plinking steel (can’t remember groups) and is really nice to shoot. My 12 y/o can shoot many rounds with no complaints from his shoulder.

As said previously, any pistol/shotgun powder is good

Looks like the OP won’t need it anymore as the rifle’s up for sale