Load Data for .45 - 70 Government


 
Bullet: 300 gr Barnes Originals  (Barnes)
Diameter: 0.458"
 
Powder: 2230 (Accurate)
Starting Powder: 58.0 gr
Max Powder: 65.0 gr
 
Primer: FED 210m
 
Case: Starline Brass
Trim Length: 2.095"
 
Cartridge Overall Length: 2.515"
 
Starting Velocity: 2,268
Starting Pressure:  
Max Velocity: 2,446
Max Pressure:  
 
*Recommend crimping case mouth into front cannelure groove. *This data is intended for use only in modern, Marlin 1895 rifles in good condition. Do not use this data in Springfield Trapdoor rifles. *The SAAMI MAP value for this cartridge is 28,000 psi. We shot the 1895 Marlin data to 42,000 psi. *Do not use Barnes’ spitzer shaped bullets in tubular magazines.
Barrel: 24" with 1:20" twist.
 
Source: https://www.barnesbullets.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/45-70Marlin1895Web.pdf
 

Printed from Shooter's Reference on 05/05/2024:
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