Just picked up a Marlin 1895 45-70. I’m new to lever guns and the 45-70. Where do I start for reloading straight walled. I was thinking of going with a 350gr interlock but I don’t know. Any help would be amazing.
Just picked up a Marlin 1895 45-70. I’m new to lever guns and the 45-70. Where do I start for reloading straight walled. I was thinking of going with a 350gr interlock but I don’t know. Any help would be amazing.
What are you planning to use it for? For just plinking, 405gr cast bullet is great and relatively cheap. For hunting, the 300gr, 350gr, or 400gr jacketed bullets are all good. You can use the data from the trapdoor or marlin ( low or medium pressure) sections from the load manuals. IMR4198 has been an excellent powder for me with jacketed bullets, but there are many good choices.
JTD
Strictly hunting. Needed a brush gun and I seen the Marlin 1895 Dark series and fell in love. Mainly for black bear.
The 350gr interlock is a solid choice for a hunting bullet.
JTD
Can I use any .458 projectile in a 45/70? Are there handgun specific .458?
For black bear,I would choose a 405gr WFNGC (hardcast) from Cast Performance.
I have shot thru both shields of a 300lb hog with these bullets. Killed big Maine moose with them also. This,coming out of a 16.5" Marlin 1895.
There are no handgun specific .458" bullets. --- SAWMAN
Last edited by SAWMAN; 11-29-2019 at 03:03 PM.
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Any .458” round or flat nose bullet will work. Pistol bullets are .452”.Originally Posted by AJ Steam
JTD
Will the 405gr SNS cast RNFP that Wes carries work? And did you mean WLNGC from Cast Performance?
Last edited by AJ Steam; 11-29-2019 at 03:29 PM.
The SNS is not hard cast. Sawman is referring to the Wide Flat Nose Gas Check. The Wide Long Nose Gas Check is sometimes too long to cycle in a lever action.
JTD
Last edited by JeffreyDeGraff; 11-29-2019 at 03:51 PM.
Just a little advice on reloading for that particular rifle. Keep your CUP as low as possible. I had a marlin 1895. It recoils back like a high powered rifle and up like a shotgun. If you scope it keep that in mind. Your gonna need alot of eye relief. As far as a bullet. I never went under a 405gr. I'd try the 350's as well. Never know your rifle may love them. I prefer cast bullets but have shot a jacketed soft point. Moyers bullets is a good place for cast. His mix for the 45 70 is great. He has one for the 1863 sharps that can't shoot hard cast that works great on deer and I'd imagine hogs. Happy shooting and be safe.
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