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45-70govt question

Post by Ojaileveraction » Tue Feb 26, 2019 8:25 pm

45-70 question for for the forum.
Will I blow up my 1895CB or hurt it in any way if I load a Trapdoor pressure cartridge using a Barnes TSX 300g fnhp loaded backwards like a wadcutter?
I just can't sustain shooting the Barnes loaded to pressures for it to perform as designed.
Backwards gives it a .458 inch meplate. A hole that size through anything ought to do the job.
Looking for options.
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Re: 45-70govt question

Post by Flinch » Tue Feb 26, 2019 9:32 pm

Trapdoor 45-70 pressures are the lowest published in reloading data. The 1895CB should have a strong enough action to easily handle Trapdoor pressures.
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Re: 45-70govt question

Post by 220 » Tue Feb 26, 2019 10:03 pm

Just find yourself some softer cast pills in the lighter weights.
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Re: 45-70govt question

Post by Ojaileveraction » Tue Feb 26, 2019 10:17 pm

220 wrote:Just find yourself some softer cast pills in the lighter weights.
It's a California thing.
State wide manditory lead free hunting starting 2019 season.
Lead free only for hunting. I shoot lead otherwise.
I have any varmint type hunting covered with 17HMR, 17WSM, and .223 Remington.
Nosler lead free Etips got 30-30 covered.
Just wondering about Barnes?
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Re: 45-70govt question

Post by 220 » Tue Feb 26, 2019 10:31 pm

The Barnes is claimed to expand at velocities as low as 1150fps.
Just back your loads off to a level you are comfortable at and load it normally.
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