The .45-70 (11.6x53mmR), also known as the .45-70 Government, .45-70 Springfield, and .45-2 1 ⁄ 10" Sharps, is a .45 caliber rifle cartridge originally holding 70 grains of black powder that was developed at the U.S. Army's Springfield Armory for use in the Springfield Model 1873.

2021年3月11日 · Cartridges with +P Pressures, list both the standard and +P Pressure. The trim to length is equivalent to the minimum case length. COAL stands for Cartridge Overall Length, and is the measurement from case head to bullet tip. This is a Composite (Plastic) case and should be considered non-reloadable. P/V Standard Barrel Length – 16in.

2023年2月19日 · And 45-70 cartridges vary greatly in COAL depending on the bullet used; Lyman 48th Ed. specifies COAL of 2.835" for the #547125 500gr RN and COAL of 2.550" for the #457191 292gr FP-BB bullet. SO -- is there some SAAMI-specified MINIMUM length for a …

2012年9月19日 · I'm looking to take a .45-70 case and trim the case back to 1.80" maximum case length, to meet our states maximum case length regulations for deer legal rifles. I want to load a 350 grain cast bullet, with gas check into this shorter case. The bullet is .852 in length, and .455 from nose to crimp.

2020年7月18日 · However, the published overall cartridge length for 45-70 is 2.550 inches. The 2 11/16 COAL is 2.6875 inches. .1375 longer than the published maximum cartridge overall length.

Bullet sizes vary from .458′′ for jacketed to .459′′ for some lead in diameter. Due to different barrel lengths, type of bullet, seating depth, primer type and other factors, you may not get near the FPS charted. It is just a guide and the reason you should start under these charges and work up. These loads are for MODERN guns.

2024年11月18日 · How to Reload .45-70 Ammo: A Comprehensive Guide. Reloading .45-70 ammunition can be a rewarding and cost-effective way to keep your classic rifles shooting. The process involves carefully disassembling spent cartridges, cleaning and preparing the cases, priming, charging with powder, and seating a new bullet.

.45-70 Government (Shooters World) reloading data with 12 loads. Using bullets from Winchester JHP, LC RNFP 10 Saeco, LC RNFP 7 Saeco, LC RNFPHB 5 Saeco. Powders include Shooters World

2004年12月28日 · Check the Lyman Reloading Handbook #46 or #47 for loads you can adapt. It lists 400 (2.640" COAL) and 405 (2.735" COAL) grain 45-70 loads for the Ruger #1 & #3 which are 40,000 CUP or below and are suitable for the modern 1886.

.45-70 Government (Using Sierra Bullets) reloading data with 35 loads. Using bullets from Sierra HP/FN. Powders include Alliant, IMR