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Hey Folks...what kind of hunting bullet do you guys use for your 45/70 Lever Guns???
I just got a Marlin Trapper in 45/70 (16" barrel) and this is my first 45-70. I'll be using it for just about all the big game out here...including bear (although I wasn't really leaning towards a hard cast bullet). I've got to get some brass and bullets on order...Any suggestions???
I just got a Marlin Trapper in 45/70 (16" barrel) and this is my first 45-70. I'll be using it for just about all the big game out here...including bear (although I wasn't really leaning towards a hard cast bullet). I've got to get some brass and bullets on order...Any suggestions???
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http://www.barnesbullets.com/products/rifle/original/
I have 2 45-70s, a Marlin Cowboy, 26" barrel and a Siamese Mauser with a 22" barrel.
I shoot Oregon Trail .359" 350gr lead for plinking and playing around, I shoot .358" 350gr Speer RFP on top of 59gr H4895 for Elk, in the heavy timber. You should work up to that load VERY carefully.
In the Mauser with the 22" barrel, I shoot 400gr Barnes SS over a healthy dose of Reloader #7 for elk, and elephants that get in the wifes tomato garden. I don't plink or play with these, as they are +$50.00 a box.
Oregon Trail-Lazer Cast makes a gas check bullit in 350 and 400gr that you can step right up there without having leading problems.
Hope this helps.
W.D.
http://www.laser-cast.com/45Cal.html