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45/70 ladder rounds test
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 7:23 pm
by Grunt67
Finally got a break in the weather, hi today 69, sunny. Hit the range to see how it goes.
5 sets of 3 each ( saving ammo ). IMR 4198, Hornady 300 gr JHP.
Former load : 41 grs.
41.5
42.0
41.5
40.5
The winner was 40.5.
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Re: 45/70 ladder rounds test
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 7:27 pm
by Grunt67
I tried putting all 5 targets on here, would not work. These pics drive me nuts ( I know, short drive ).
Two others were close, but not this good.
Re: 45/70 ladder rounds test
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 7:52 pm
by JEBar
nice .... very nice indeed .... how would you rate barrel jump and felt recoil
Re: 45/70 ladder rounds test
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 8:10 pm
by Grunt67
JEBar wrote: ↑Tue Feb 23, 2021 7:52 pm
nice .... very nice indeed .... how would you rate barrel jump and felt recoil
Jim, I was using a Led Sled, so recoil, not so much. The barrel did jump quite a bit out of the front rest. I wasn't really trying to control
it, just hold it on point.
The times I have shot it, without the Led Sled, recoil wasn't so bad, but it has a cumulative effect. Shoot a lot, you feel it for a few days ( I had a bruise several days )
It is quite accurate, the rest is up to the shooter.
Re: 45/70 ladder rounds test
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 8:32 pm
by JEBar
well understood ... 45-70 Government level ammo fired from our CCH model kicks like mule .... realizing its a big game hunting rifle, its intended to take down large, dangerous critters with a single (if not very few) shots ....