Could be a keeper 45/70.

[JEBar]

thanks for the info .... if/when you get to do some shooting at 100 yards I'd really appreciate hearing your results

[tx gunrunner]

I've used Unique in 3 45-70's I use over the years with great success too . I don't remember the load data . But I did use Fed 150 pistol primers .

[Squatch]

JEBar, Will do.

tx g, If you check the link I posted at the beginning of this thread You find the load data and an explanation of the why's. It's a good read. I'm basically using a cowboy load for light recoil. Most all the loading I'm doing right now is either coming from that link or from the Lyman cast bullet book.

[Squatch]

1st 5 shots today at 25 yds with 300 gr. When I can do this on the bull at 50 yds I'll be happy!


I changed the front sight out last night to a slightly taller Skinner front blade. Unfortunately it's still not tall enough.

I'm liking these loads. Just need to get the sights where I want them.

I've run about 70 rounds through the gun since yesterday. I'll clean it later and report on leading if any.

[CT_Shooter]

Great shooting, very soon to be awesome shooting. Thanks for the pics, Squatch.

[Squatch]

Just a quick follow up. I cleaned the gun after 60 rounds. I had no real fowling of any kind in the barrel. I'll be making more soon including stepping up the load a little.

[JEBar]

1st 5 shots today at 25 yds with 300 gr. When I can do this on the bull at 50 yds I'll be happy!

I've run about 70 rounds through the gun since yesterday. I'll clean it later and report on leading if any.

I have been told, by a fellow who has far superior knowledge in this area that I do, that shots stringing like the ones shown on your target are a sign of heating in a non free floated barrel .... just curious, about how long did you let pass between shots

[Squatch]

Probably a minute between shots. Those were the 1st 5 so I'll take the blame not the barrel. I was actually pretty happy they were that close.

I understand what you are saying. But the light loads I'm using don't heat the barrel up quick at all. There is a lot of steel in that octagon barrel to heat up. Now my 44 mag BB with factory loads will warm up after some rounds. I've actually gotten it quite hot. Didn't notice a lot of difference in the groups though.

Thanks for the input it is something I'll watch for.

[tx gunrunner]

I use my wrist to check temp of the barrel like the milk in a baby bottle . Each caliber and loads are different . Some guns like my jacketed guns for hunting or bench target guns I clean the gun every 10 rounds . My cast bullet shooter for bench or like CAS/SASS guns I only clean at the end of day .