Marlin 45-70

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canonsix
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Marlin 45-70

Post by canonsix »

My new to me 1895GS, used but in really great shape.Any of you guys ever used Lil"Gun in a 45-70.I have a Lee 450gr fn and want a load around 1200 for play.I have LilGun, Unique and RL 15 on hand thanks Doug.
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Post by salvo »

Congrats, looks like a nice guide gun.
I have only used H322 & IMR4198 so far for my Guide Gun. I have not noticed LilGun mentioned for the 45/70 in any reloading books that I have.
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Post by longarm4146 »

I really like 4198 nd 5744 for 45-70......with 5744 25.5 -27.5 should get u in the neighborhood......probably a good starting place for the 4198 but theres plenty of data for both good luck
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Post by Chuck 100 yd »

I think Lil-Gun would be no good in the .45-70. I have never seen any data for it. :)
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Post by jazman »

Good looking gun, congrats. I like those Guide Guns, may have to search one out one of these fine days. Jim
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Post by 1886 »

Probably best to avoid Lil'Gun. 10grs of Unique would probably give you about 1100fps but I do not know if the bullet would properly obturate. RL-15 would give you better load density, a more full case, but even a starting charge would exceed your stated velocity goals. Regards. 1886.
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Post by Chuck 100 yd »

Dont forget Trail Boss ! I have had some great results using about 14gr. TB behind a 300-350 gr. cast bullet and recoil is about like a .22 Mag.
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Post by TedH »

About 12 grains of Unique should do nicely for what your after.
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